How did the villagers react when Sai Baba appeared to have passed away in 1886, and what was the main point of debate?

When Sai Baba entered a deep trance in 1886, the villagers were stunned and gathered in amazement. As Chapter 44 describes, His body was motionless, with no breath or pulse, leading many to believe His soul had left the body. After two days, a debate arose among the people. The Maulvis, Mullas, Fakirs, along with Appa Kulkarni and Kashiram, decided it was time to give rest to the body. However, others argued for patience, stating that "Baba’s speech is infallible" and they should wait. The core conflict was whether to dig the grave immediately or trust Baba's word that He would return.