The argument, described in Chapter 24, occurred while devotees were serving Sai Baba. Damu Anna was pressing Baba's hand, while Mavshibai, a devoted follower Baba called 'Mother', was vigorously pressing his stomach. In her devotional fervor, Mavshibai swayed and her face came very close to Anna's. She then jokingly accused him, saying, "What, Anna, why are you following me? First, give me a kiss." The elderly Anna, taking offense, got angry and rolled up his sleeves to argue. Seeing the quarrel escalate, Sai Baba skillfully intervened with a humorous and loving trick. He said, "Oh Anna, why have you started this uproar? I don't understand what is improper in taking a kiss from the Mother." This remark immediately pacified both of them, and the tension dissolved into laughter, showcasing Baba's unique way of teaching through everyday events.
What caused the argument between Damu Anna and Mavshibai while they were serving Sai Baba, and how was it resolved?
📖 Chapter 24