How does Chapter 45 reconcile the paradox of Sai Baba's physical departure with his continued presence for devotees?

Chapter 45 masterfully reconciles this paradox by transitioning the devotee's focus from the physical to the spiritual and literary. The chapter first validates the sense of loss, stating the form that brought bliss and courage is 'now lost to our sight.' However, as Chapter 45 clarifies, this was not a simple departure but a comprehensible state of Yoga where Sai 'brought His incarnation to an end' after 'Establishing His own form in the hearts of devotees through meditation.' This establishes an internal presence. The chapter then introduces the Shri Sai Satcharitra as His 'literary form,' an external but ever-present source of remembrance and peace. Therefore, Sai's presence continues through the internal meditative form and the external literary form, ensuring his guidance is never truly lost.