Yes, Chapter 42 delves into a subtle but important detail regarding the lunar day (tithi) of Sai Baba's Mahasamadhi. While it clearly states that Baba passed away on the day of Vijayadashami (Dussehra), it also clarifies the timing according to the lunar calendar. The text specifies that the Dashami tithi, the tenth lunar day, was actually completed at 12:30 in the afternoon. Consequently, the Ekadashi tithi, the eleventh lunar day, had already begun. Therefore, as Chapter 42 points out, the precise time of Baba's departure from his body occurred during the Ekadashi tithi, even though the calendar day is recognized as Dussehra based on the tithi that was active at sunrise.
Chapter 42 points out a specific detail about the lunar day, or tithi, during Baba's passing. Could you explain this complexity?
📖 Chapter 42