What is the significance of Dwarkamai and 'Lamba Bawa' as mentioned by Sai Baba in his conversation with Mirikar?

In the conversation with Mirikar detailed in Chapter 22, 'Lamba Bawa' (the snake) and Dwarkamai represent the classic dichotomy of a killer and a savior. Baba introduces the 'Lamba Bawa' as a terrifying threat, which the text foreshadows will be a literal snake. However, he immediately contrasts this threat with the supreme protective power of Dwarkamai, referring to her as "Masjidmai" and a "mother...very affectionate." Baba states, "While Dwarkamai is the savior, what can 'Lamba Bawa' (the killer) do?" The significance lies in Baba's teaching that for his devotees, the 'children of Dwarkamai', the power of the savior is absolute and renders any worldly threat powerless. It's a lesson that faith in the protector completely negates the fear of the destroyer.