Chapter 42 of the Shri Sai Satcharitra provides a detailed account of Sai Baba's Mahasamadhi. It states that he made preparations for his departure in the third watch of the day. The specific date given is the Shaka year 1840, on the day of Vijayadashami during the bright half of the month (Shukla Paksha), in the first month of the sun's southern transit (Dakshinayan). The text further clarifies the time by noting that the bell struck twelve-thirty, which is when the lunar day of Dashami completed and Ekadashi began. Therefore, as Chapter 42 explains, the actual time of his passing occurred during Ekadashi.
According to the Satcharitra, what were the exact date and time details of Sai Baba leaving his body?
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