Summons from Court Sarasvatichandra and Chandrakant spent the entire day on the upper storey of the Saumanasya Gufa. Kumud came a few times to join them. Sarasvatichandra shared the entire history of his and Kumud’s life; he kept nothing back. As their story, hitherto unknown, came to light, Chandrakant’s mind experienced a plethora of emotions—sorrow, wonderment, joy and confusion. The anger of the morning gave way to hitherto unfelt emotions and thoughts. ‘The two of you have together attained unprecedented spiritual powers in this place. But you have left the crucial decision to me and even explain it to the world! So, all the abuses will come my way! Good! Very good! Kumud Sundari who looks so naïve has set the scene for me!’ Just as he said these words, Kumud came up from Vasant Gufa and stood behind them. Chandrakant, startled by her presence, stood up. ‘Please come in and sit,’ he said. Kumud and Chandrakant sat down. ‘Chandrakantbhai, some men are here. They wish to see both of you,’ Kumud gave them the news. ‘Both of us?’ asked Sarasvatichandra, somewhat surprised. ‘Yes.’ Both friends went down. Kumud waited for them and looked at the surrounding beauty. Sarasvatichandra and Chandrakant saw the ascetics speaking to a man who had come up riding a horse. He had tied his horse to a post outside the cave. His ‘dress’ was that of a rider from the British police and he had worn ‘spurs’ and ‘boots.’⁵²⁵ He saluted Chandrakant and, turning towards Sarasvatichandra, asked, ‘Are you the ascetic called Navinchandra?’ Sarasvatichandra: ‘Yes sir, I am.’ Rider: ‘Chandrakantji, is he Navinchandraji?’ Chandrakant: ‘He admits that he is. Why do you need to ask further?’ Rider: ‘Navinchandra Maharaj, these are summons for you issued by our judge. Please accept them and sign this duplicate copy with ink and pen. Chandrakantji, these are summons for you.’ Both of them read their summons, exchanged glances and signed their respective copies. The rider asked and noted the names of all the ascetics present and rode away. Radhedas: ‘Maharaj, what is this?’ Sarasvatichandra: ‘Chandrakant, please read it out.’ Chandrakant read out the relevant portions: ‘Chaitra Sud 10, on this day, under the authority of Maharaj Maniraj and with the benediction of Shri Vishnudasji, the Chief Judicial Officer of the state himself or his representative shall seek the testimony of the ascetic Navinchandra. These proceedings shall take place in the monastery of Shri Yadunandan. On that day, or any other day decided by them, you shall present yourself before any witnesses that are brought forward in this proceeding. Ascetic Navinchandra himself must remain present for this, failing which you shall not be treated as an ascetic and you shall be produced by force before the state officials under the laws which apply to common citizens.’ Jnanbharati: ‘This is in accordance with special rights granted to Guruji. Does the summons mention the reason for this proceeding?’ Chandrakant read: ‘Outlaw Chandandas and others are charged by the State of Suvarnapur that