How did the community and his followers react when Sai Baba's body was motionless for two days?

The reaction was one of division and debate. Chapter 44 describes how the whole village gathered in amazement when Baba entered his Samadhi. After two days passed with his body showing no signs of life, some people, including Maulvis, Mullas, Fakirs, Appa Kulkarni, and Kashiram, concluded that Baba had passed away. They argued that the body had turned cold and should be given rest in a grave. However, others urged patience, arguing that "Baba is not like others; Baba’s speech is infallible," and that they should wait for the three days he had specified.