How did Sai Baba spiritually prepare for his passing, and what specific practice did he undertake in his final days?

In the days leading up to his Mahasamadhi, Sai Baba engaged in a profound spiritual practice. Knowing his end was near, he arranged for a Brahmin to read the Ramayana to him. As described in chapter 44, Baba listened to this recitation with focused contemplation continuously for fourteen days and nights. This period of two full weeks spent immersed in the Ramayana concluded on the day of Vijayadashami, which is when he ultimately left his physical body. This act of deep listening was a significant part of his preparation for attaining the state of bodilessness.