It seems highly inappropriate that Damu Anna, an older man, was trying to kiss Mavshibai in Sai Baba's presence. Why didn't Baba stop this harassment?

This interpretation misconstrues the humorous and familial nature of the event as described in the text. According to Chapter 24, Damu Anna was not trying to kiss Mavshibai. Instead, while Mavshibai was vigorously serving Baba, her face came close to Anna's. The 'humorous Mavshibai' then playfully accused him, asking for a kiss and then feigning outrage. Anna, an older man himself, reacted defensively. Sai Baba did not see this as harassment but as a squabble between devotees. He cleverly defused the situation with a witty remark, saying, 'I don't understand what is improper in taking a kiss from the Mother,' which made everyone laugh and restored peace.