Why was one boy forgiven? While accepting knowledge, there are few instances where one might skip the knowledge becuase of natural cause/ karmic effects. However, the intent of genuienly accepting the knowledge is what the Master would look for. However, not being able to follow the Guru's order being because of his Karma, the Master imparts knowledge to the disciple and also takes measurement to ensure this bad Karma's are taken off the disciple and makes the disciple a Brahmarakshasha not as punishment, but as a path to liberate him from his Karma