At this juncture, Baba detested such behavior and attitudes, because they reminded him of the Old Life which he had given up. He added that he might be at fault, and the companions might be right, but where there was a difference of opinion there would always be a clash and a cause for him to be displeased. And if he became excited, he would either remain quiet about it, which would compromise his oath, or he would vent his feelings of anger, which would not be in accordance with the New Life conditions.
In conclusion, Baba came to the decision that there was no alternative other than to dissolve Plan Three, so that there would be no day-to-day orders and no interference from him. Those under Plan Three might be trying 100 percent; still, there being an obvious difference of understanding between Baba on the one hand, and the companions on the other, there would always be a risk of Baba compromising for the sake of his companions or becoming annoyed or upset.
Also, according to the explanation of Plan Three given to the companions a month before on 1 March, Baba ought not to have questioned nor corrected Baidul, whether Baidul criticized him or not, much less lost his temper. In conclusion, it seemed impossible to continue Plan Three, if his oath was to be preserved 100 percent. Therefore, Baba decided to discontinue the plan without dissolving it. He clarified that if he wished to take anyone in the New Life under Plan Three in the future (outside the Old and New Life), he could do so.
When Eruch finished this account of events, Baba stated:
“”I repeat that if I see any mistake on your part — which from your point of view may not be a mistake — I must either be indifferent to it, which would be against my oath, or I must send you away, which would be doubly wrong, because I myself have not yet overcome my Old Life habits 100 percent. Therefore, until March 1, I had to take a middle course of correcting mistakes. This used to make me annoyed and so jeopardized my oath.
I am firm in upholding my oath even if all my companions leave me.
Therefore, today I have definitely decided that from May 1, none of you should remain in Plan Number Three. I shall remain alone to carry out the three phases of the New Life under the third plan.
