He descended with a rope; dawn was breaking.
He went out to gather some of the broader tree leaves and cleaner, softer grass, tied them up with a rope. He carried them to the bottom of the cave. First, he climbed into the cave with the rope, then hoisted the leaves and grass inside.
Then he spread them out in a layer.
It was very soft.
Next, he used ropes to create several lines at the cave entrance, forming a net that couldn't be penetrated by wild animals' heads. He also placed a few stones so that if they tried to enter the cave, the stones would be knocked down and wake him up.
He realized his current problem was that he hadn't endured enough hardships and was thus subject to moral backlash.
To progress, one must actively endure hardships.
He lay down to sleep in the cave. Even though there were many inconveniences, he was not worried.
He was completing a test of himself.
