In Calcutta he plunged into vicious pursuits to allay his unsatisfied desires, and then strove to wash away his heart's reproaches in wine; after that he ceased to feel any remorse, he took delight in vice.

When he had learned what Calcutta could teach him in regard to luxury, Debendra returned to his native place, and, taking up his abode in the garden-house, gave himself up to the indulgence of his recently acquired tastes.

Debendra had learned many peculiar fashions in Calcutta; on returning to Debipur he called himself a Reformer.

First he established a _Brahmo Samaj_; many such Brahmos as Tara Charan were attracted to it, and to the speech-making there was no limit.

He also thought of opening a female school; but this required too much effort, he could not do it.