How does Chapter 44 compare Sai Baba to traditional deities like Rama and Krishna, and what does it say about the nature of a Saint?

Chapter 44 draws profound comparisons between Sai Baba and deities. It explicitly states, 'Rama, Krishna, and Sai; there is no difference between the three,' viewing them as essentially one. The chapter distinguishes the nature of Saints from Gods by noting that while the forms of Gods are 'beautiful and handsome,' Saints are the 'form of bliss.' A key difference highlighted in Chapter 44 is their response to adversity and prayer. Whereas God proclaims, 'As they approach me, so I receive them,' the text asserts that Saints possess a deeper compassion, noting they 'melt even for their detractors.' The chapter elevates Sai to a level beyond mortality, suggesting that as the Ultimate Reality with authority over Time, his physical death is a 'completely false rumor' from a spiritual perspective.