Though the story of the quarrel appears minor, Chapter 24 explains that it holds a significant lesson for discerning listeners. The underlying moral is about the importance of maintaining a pure and loving intellect, akin to the love between a mother and son, in all interactions. The text explicitly states that if such a loving intellect had existed between Anna and Mavshibai, the quarrel would never have arisen, and the tendency of anger would not have surfaced. Baba’s intervention, where he refers to Mavshibai as "Mother," reinforces this very point, teaching his devotees to view each other with familial love to prevent conflict.
What is the deeper moral lesson conveyed through the seemingly small quarrel between Anna and Mavshibai?
📖 Chapter 24