How did the physical state of Sai Baba's body during the 1886 trance cause confusion and lead some to believe he had died?

According to Chapter 44, the physical signs during Sai Baba's three-day trance were indistinguishable from death, creating significant confusion. The moment he entered the state, his body became motionless, and there was no breath or pulse. As two days passed, the signs became more convincing; the text notes his body turned cold, his luster faded, all his senses became motionless, and his voice was under a "firm silence." These stark physical changes led many, including community leaders, to conclude that his soul had left the body and that he had truly passed away, prompting them to discuss arrangements for his grave.