How does Sai Baba's interaction with the snake and the frog illustrate a method for handling deep-seated enmity?

Sai Baba's interaction demonstrates that resolving deep-seated enmity requires addressing its root cause, even if it stems from a past life. As narrated in Chapter 47, Baba did not simply separate the snake and the frog. Instead, he spoke directly to their souls, identifying them as Veerabhadrappa and Basappa, who held a grudge from a previous life. He admonished them, saying, 'You too have come into the snake species, yet the bone-deep enmity remains; At least now, feel some shame, give up the enmity, and stay peaceful.' This act of bringing the ancient betrayal to the surface and calling for repentance was what caused the snake to release the frog and flee, showing that true resolution comes from confronting and releasing the original grievance.