Shri Nathji cautions Priya Nath against inducting newcomers into the household, and narrates how Rajmata Vidyaraani of Kasmanda used to tell the story of the poisoning of a spiritual leader by his own cook. It was for this reason that servants were kept out of the kitchen, which was solely in the charge of Mangla.“Jab se ye aayaa hai achhe“Ever since this person has come I have not been feeling so well.”The man was frequently seen in the mornings, outside Shri Nathji’s bedroom window, sitting in a meditating posture. He had belonged to some ashram before he was engaged by Priya Nath as a chowkidar and gateman.