Based on Chapter 43, what was the emotional reaction of the villagers to Sai Baba's passing, and how did it contrast with his own departure?

Chapter 43 paints a picture of stark contrast between the villagers' grief and Sai Baba's serene transition. Upon seeing his body lay motionless, "a great lamentation arose," and the villagers became "poor and miserable." Children and elders alike were filled with anxiety, feeling as if it were the end of life itself. Many were distressed, wishing they had been present at the final moment. In complete opposition to this, Sai Baba's departure was peaceful. The chapter states there was "no rattling, no gasping, no cough, no struggle" and "no agony of the soul." Instead, he "departed with joy," consciously merging into a state of union (Sayujya).