In Anandamath, it is Mahatma Satya who asks Mahendra to return to Padachina to build an arms factory. After initiating Mahendra into the Anandamath, Mahatma Satya explains that Mahendra must return to his home in Padachina to observe his vow of renunciation there. He instructs Mahendra to use his wealth and property to build a fort and establish a factory for manufacturing cannons, rifles, gunpowder, shells, and bullets. Mahatma Satya also mentions that he will send experts to help with the manufacture of arms and will provide chests full of gold, silver, and jewelry to fund the work. Mahendra agrees to this plan and returns to Padachina to support the rebel cause by building the arms factory and fortifications