Chapter 44 mentions a period of doubt and deliberation after Baba's passing. What was the cause of this confusion, and how does the text use a past event to explain it?

The confusion after Sai Baba's passing, as detailed in Chapter 44, stemmed from uncertainty over whether he was truly dead or in a deep spiritual trance (Samadhi). The text states that devotees became doubtful and that 'it seemed impossible for Him to rise again' after seeing the cessation of breath. This doubt is contextualized by referencing a past event from 32 years prior, where Baba had 'once draw His life force into the crown of the head for three days.' During that time, he appeared to be deceased but then 'suddenly returning to His body, He drove away the people's anxiety.' This previous occurrence fueled the debate and uncertainty among the followers for twenty-six hours following his final departure.