Chapter 42 mentions that the day Baba passed away was significant for other reasons too. What were they?

Yes, Chapter 42 points out several other significant events that coincided with the day of Sai Baba's Mahasamadhi. The primary significance was that it was Vijayadashami (Dussehra), a major Hindu festival. The text also notes that for some people, this particular day was celebrated as Buddha Jayanti. In addition, it aligns the date with the Islamic calendar, stating it was the 9th day of the Muslim month, known as the night of 'Kattal' (the eve of Moharram). As mentioned in Chapter 42, this confluence of events leads to the observation that the birth anniversary of gods is often the death anniversary of saints, highlighting the profound spiritual importance of the day.