Chapter 42 mentions both Dashami and Ekadashi in relation to Baba's passing. Can you clarify the exact tithi (lunar day) of his departure based on the text?

📖 Chapter 42

Chapter 42 presents a nuanced explanation of the tithi of Sai Baba's Mahasamadhi. While the event occurred on the day celebrated as Vijayadashami (Dashami), the chapter clarifies the technical timing. It states that the bell struck at twelve-thirty, at which point the Dashami tithi had concluded and the Ekadashi tithi had just begun. Therefore, the actual moment of Baba's departure was during Ekadashi. However, as Chapter 42 explains, the convention is to consider the tithi that is active at sunrise as the tithi for the entire day. Since Dashami was the tithi at sunrise, the day was officially recorded and observed as Vijayadashami.


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