How did the darveshis who owned the tiger react to its death?

The darveshis had a complex and mixed reaction to the tiger's death, as described in Chapter 31. On one hand, they were sad-faced because the tiger was their primary means of livelihood and provided for their families. Its death created an immediate practical problem. On the other hand, they also "looked pleased" because they understood the spiritual significance of the event. They recognized that the diseased creature had attained liberation by dying at the feet of a great saint like Sai Baba. They then humbly asked Maharaj for guidance on how to properly handle the burial.