What was the deeper lesson or moral behind Sai Baba's humorous resolution to the argument between Anna and Mavshibai?

The resolution was more than just ending a fight; it was a profound teaching moment. As detailed in Chapter 24, Baba's intervention was a "natural trick" to impart wisdom. By referring to Mavshibai as "Mother" and questioning why a kiss from her would be improper, Baba reframed their relationship in the context of pure, familial love, like that between a mother and son. The text explicitly states that if such a "loving intellect" had existed between them from the start, the quarrel would never have arisen. Baba's words were perfectly suited to the occasion, allowing the listeners to be satisfied in their hearts and immediately grasp the teaching about overcoming anger and misunderstanding through a change in perspective and emotion.