How did Sai Baba utilize the conflicts between his devotees, such as the one between Anna and Mavshibai, as a form of divine play or teaching?

Sai Baba's handling of devotee conflicts reveals his unique method of teaching through divine play (leela). The narrative in Chapter 24 states that Baba would 'watch neutrally, unknowingly making devotees quarrel,' and only after the anger subsided would he 'reconcile both in the end.' By allowing the friction between the fiery Anna and the humorous Mavshibai to unfold in his presence, he created a living lesson. This process allowed his devotees' egos and tempers to surface openly. By then facilitating their reconciliation, Baba demonstrated the transient nature of anger and the ultimate importance of unity and love within the spiritual family, reinforcing his control over the emotional and spiritual climate of his court.