Can you explain the event from 32 years prior when people thought Baba had died?

Chapter 44 references a remarkable incident that occurred 32 years before Sai Baba's final Mahasamadhi, which caused confusion after his actual passing. In this earlier event, Baba consciously drew his life force up into the crown of his head, resulting in a complete cessation of breath and other vital signs. For three full days, he remained in this state, and his followers, believing death was certain, began to discuss his final rites. However, the text explains that Baba was "extremely alert within" the entire time. He then suddenly returned to his body, alleviating the great anxiety of his devotees. This past demonstration of his supreme control over life and death is why there was so much doubt and deliberation when he finally left his body for good.