How did Sai Baba prepare for his Mahasamadhi, and what does this practice reveal about his spiritual path?

As his final days approached, Sai Baba engaged in a profound spiritual practice. Chapter 44 details that he listened to the Ramayana being recited by a Brahmin for two full weeks, which is fourteen days and nights. This was not a casual listening; the text specifies he did so with "focused contemplation." This intense devotional act, culminating on the day of Vijayadashami when he attained the state of bodilessness, highlights a path of devotion and deep concentration. This preparation indicates that his spiritual journey involved deep immersion in sacred scriptures and maintaining a focused mind on the divine leading up to his final moments.