According to Chapter 44, what caused the confusion and debate among the devotees immediately after Sai Baba's passing?

Chapter 44 explains that following Sai Baba's passing, a significant debate and confusion arose among his followers that lasted for twenty-six hours. The core of the issue was whether Baba had actually died or was in a deep state of Samadhi (trance). This doubt was rooted in a past event that occurred 32 years prior, which the chapter alludes to. In that previous instance, Baba had drawn his life force into the crown of his head for three full days, appearing to be deceased, only to suddenly return to his body and alleviate everyone's anxiety. Because of this precedent, as mentioned in Chapter 44, when his breath ceased on Vijayadashami, the devotees were uncertain if it was a final departure or another temporary, profound trance, leading to prolonged deliberation between Hindu and Muslim followers on how to proceed with the final rites.