Chapter 42 mentions a complexity regarding the lunar day (tithi) of Baba's passing. Can you explain the distinction made between Dashami and Ekadashi?

Yes, Chapter 42 delves into a nuanced detail about the timing of Sai Baba's Mahasamadhi. While the event occurred on the day celebrated as Dussehra (Vijayadashami), the text clarifies that the bell struck at twelve-thirty, at which point the Dashami tithi (the tenth lunar day) was completed. This means the Ekadashi tithi (the eleventh lunar day) had just begun, making the actual moment of departure fall within Ekadashi. However, the chapter resolves this by noting that the tithi prevailing at sunrise, which was Dashami, is the one traditionally considered for the day's events, thus aligning his passing with the great festival of Dussehra.