What does Baba's intervention in the fight between the snake and the frog teach us about resolving deep-seated enmity?

Baba's handling of the conflict between the snake and the frog in Chapter 47 offers a profound lesson. Instead of using force, Baba used wisdom and spiritual insight. He recognized the creatures not just as animals, but as souls named Veerabhadrappa and Basappa caught in a cycle of 'bone-deep enmity' from a past life. By speaking directly to their shared history and appealing to their sense of shame ('At least now, feel some shame, give up the enmity, and stay peaceful'), he transcended the immediate physical conflict. His words had the power to make the snake instantly release its prey, demonstrating that true resolution comes from addressing the root cause of hatred.