How does the author describe the people of Shirdi and the significance of the day of Baba's Mahasamadhi from different perspectives?

In Chapter 42, the author calls the people of Shirdi "Blessed, blessed" for having enjoyed the happiness of Baba's company for over half a century in what was an extremely joyful period. When describing the day of Baba's passing, the text presents multiple perspectives. It was the Hindu festival of Vijayadashami and the Muslim eve of Moharram (the night of 'Kattal'). The author also adds another layer, noting that while the day was Buddha Jayanti for some, for Sai's devotees it became his death anniversary (Punya Tithi). Chapter 42 poignantly observes that the birth anniversary of gods is often the death anniversary of saints.