Chapter 42 provides a very detailed and specific timeline for Sai Baba's departure from his physical body. The event took place in the Shaka year 1840, during the first month of the sun's southern transit (Dakshinayan). The Hindu calendar day was Vijayadashami (Dussehra), which falls in the bright half of the month, or Shukla Paksha. The chapter also notes the alignment with the Islamic calendar, stating it was the 9th date of the Muslim month, corresponding to the eve of Moharram. The departure occurred during the day, in the third watch. A further nuance is provided, explaining that while the day was Dashami, the actual moment of departure was after twelve-thirty, when the Ekadashi tithi had technically begun.
According to Chapter 42, what were the specific details regarding the date and time of Sai Baba's Mahasamadhi?
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