According to Chapter 43, what was the spiritual state of Sai Baba after he left his physical body, and how did this contrast with the villagers' reaction?

As described in Chapter 43, Sai Baba's state after leaving his body was one of profound spiritual transformation, not an end. The text states that he became unmanifest, moving from a localized nature to omnipresence, and reached an imperishable state devoid of rebirth. He became eternally whole, merging with his true self in a dwelling of happiness. This is sharply contrasted with the reaction of the villagers, who were overcome with grief. For them, without Sai, they felt poor and miserable. A great lamentation arose among children and elders, who were filled with such anxiety that it felt like the end of their own lives.