Can you explain the incident where people were confused if Sai Baba was in a trance or had passed away?

Chapter 44 recounts a remarkable event that occurred 32 years prior to Sai Baba's final passing. During this earlier incident, Baba engaged in a profound practice where he drew his life force into the crown of his head, causing his breathing to cease for three full days. This led to great confusion and doubt among his followers, who were unable to determine if he was in a state of deep meditative trance (Samadhi) or had actually died. As the text describes, after three days, just as people were beginning to discuss final rites, Baba suddenly returned to His body, completely alert, and dispelled everyone's anxiety, demonstrating his mastery over life and death.