Chapter 42 skillfully bridges the idea of Sai Baba's benevolence with the solemn event of his passing. The chapter opens by praising Sai as the "Wish-fulfilling Tree (Kalpataru) for his devotees' causes," a being who provides a place at his feet for the humble. It then transitions to the main narrative, which is the account of his departure. This juxtaposition implies that even in leaving his body, the Guru's grace and wish-fulfilling nature continue to operate. The chapter states that by remembering the Sadguru's feet, "even death shall meet its death," suggesting that his physical departure does not end his divine, protective influence over his devotees.
How does Chapter 42 connect the concept of Sai as a 'Wish-fulfilling Tree' to the event of his Mahasamadhi?
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