He added, "Just as the sinner will suffer for this act, I too will have to suffer. So with folded hands I beg the sinner to confess his sin. That way, he will not only show mercy toward himself but also towards me, and save both of us from great suffering and be relieved. For that reason, I am giving one more hour for him to take the right decision and close the matter. I wish and pray that Khuda Paak (God-Almighty) grants you nek buddhi [wisdom] and Roodi Taufiat [Divine Guidance]."
Baba declared that the matter would be discussed at the Gutta in an hour. Baily describes what transpired at the meeting:
After a moment's silence, Baba spoke in a low, sad voice. One more time he re-emphasized his warning and asked the sinner to boldly come forward and frankly confess the act. He begged that this very last and final warning be heeded. Then in a very serious tone, he said that he was being compelled to be very strict and firm, and so the result would be tremendous. Once he was obliged to put his mind in the case, the result would surely be terrible for the sinner. No pardon could be given thereafter, even if the sinner dies banging his head. He would not qualify for the slightest mercy or pardon.
"Thereafter, there will be no question of him remaining as my disciple," Baba said. "He will not even be connected with me. Once I am compelled to declare the sinner, no other member of the Gutta will ever speak his name — that much I am stating beforehand. The person will have to leave the Manzil at once, and in the future, too, he will not be allowed to meet me or to visit me."
For a while, the atmosphere was silent. All watched Baba's face intently. There were distinct changes in his face. Sadness was clearly visible.
After some moments, Baba looked straight at me and asked, "Baily, you have heard me well."
I nodded my head indicating assent.
He asked one more time, "Tell me what you have to say. Are you innocent or guilty? Declare it now."
Baily proclaimed his innocence. Baba then shifted his gaze to Kashinath and asked him the same question. Kashinath said that he too had not committed any such act. Baba was completely motionless. Finally, Baba declared that Kashinath was the sinner.