Can you describe the immediate aftermath in Shirdi upon hearing the news of Sai Baba's departure?

The news of Sai Baba's departure plunged Shirdi into profound grief and chaos. Chapter 43 vividly describes the reaction as a 'mountain of sorrow' collapsing upon the town. A great cry arose, and the news pierced people's hearts like an arrow, causing daily business to halt completely. The inauspicious news felt like a thunderbolt, leading to widespread panic and confusion in every house. Many were so overcome with love and sorrow that their throats were choked with emotion and tears flowed from their eyes, while they uttered cries of 'Shiva Shiva Hare.'