But a landholder named Ramacandra Khan, the district tax collector, was envious of devotees of Lord Krsna. Unable to tolerate the great respect that was being offered to Haridasa Thakura, he schemed to dishonor him. By no means, however, could he find any fault in the character of Haridasa. Therefore, he called for some local prostitutes and plotted to discredit the saint. All of you devise a way to deviate him from his vows of austerity.
Austerity means renunciation of sensual pleasures, especially the pleasure of sex.
At night the prostitute, after dressing herself in a seductive way, went to the cottage of Haridasa Thakura. Haridasa was young, strong, and handsome, and the girl was eager to be alone with him. After offering respects to the tulasi plant, she went to the door of Haridasa's hut, offered him obeisances, and stood there. Exposing part of her body to his view, she sat down on the threshold and spoke to him in sweet words. My dear Haridasa, O great preacher, great devotee, you are so beautifully built, and your youth is just beginning.