How did Sai Baba prepare his followers for his three-day samadhi in 1886?

As described in Chapter 44, Sai Baba gave very specific instructions before entering his three-day samadhi. During an asthma attack, he stated his intention to draw his life force into the crown of his head for three days and commanded, "Do not wake us up." He pointed to a specific location for his Samadhi and, addressing Mhalasapati directly, gave him a firm order: "Do not leave me or neglect me for three days." He also requested that two flags be placed at the spot as indicators. Immediately after conveying these plans, his body became motionless, initiating the profound event.