Can you explain the spiritual concept of dying in a saint's presence as described in the Shri Sai Satcharita?

The story of the tiger in Chapter 31 illustrates a profound spiritual concept about death. It posits that leaving the body in the presence of a saint is not a true death but a form of 'self-salvation.' This event is considered a supreme joy, a moment when 'even drinking poison becomes nectar-drinking,' and there is neither joy nor sorrow in the passing. According to the text, such a death is the result of immense good fortune and meritorious past karma. It serves as an atonement for all sins, breaks the cycle of rebirth, and allows the soul to attain the path of salvation, becoming free from worldly suffering.