 The Mahantas protested in a body; and their leaders, the Mahantas of "Mayamara, Makajan, Silikhatal" and "Sesamukh" were thrown into prison from where, the king said, they would be released only if they could satisfy him about their spiritual prowess by performing some miracle.The Mahantas replied in one voice,- "We are incapable of performing miracles.We pass our days in reciting and hearing the glory of the Great God, and in offering prayers for Your Majesty’s welfare.