According to Chapter 42 of the Shri Sai Satcharitra, Sai Baba's body passed away during the day on Vijayadashami. This occurred in the Shaka year 1840, during the first month of the sun's southern transit (Dakshinayan) and in the bright half of the month (Shukla Paksha). The text specifies that Sainath made preparations for his departure during the third watch of the day. It also clarifies a nuance in the timing, noting that while the day is known as Dussehra, the bell struck at twelve-thirty, at which point the Dashami lunar day (tithi) was completed and Ekadashi dawned. Therefore, the precise time of his departure is considered to be during Ekadashi, as stated in this chapter.
Can you explain the specific date and time of Sai Baba's Mahasamadhi as detailed in the Satcharitra?
๐ Chapter 42