What underlying lesson about devotion and human nature does the story of Anna and Mavshibai's quarrel illustrate?

The story of the quarrel, though seemingly small, illustrates a profound lesson about devotion. Chapter 24 reveals that even in the holy company of Sai Baba, devotees are still human and prone to anger and misunderstanding. The conflict arose from a simple, accidental proximity during an act of service. However, Baba's intervention provides the key insight. By calling Mavshibai "Mother," he reminded them that the proper relationship between devotees should be one of familial love, like that between a mother and son. The text explicitly states that if such a loving intellect had existed between them, the tendency of anger would not have risen. Therefore, the story serves as a lesson on transcending petty ego and anger by cultivating pure, familial love for fellow devotees.