How does the text support the idea that Sai Baba had authority over death itself?

The text supports the concept of Baba's mastery over death in two ways. First, chapter 44 makes the philosophical claim that for the Ultimate Reality, which Baba embodied, "the state of death is a completely false rumor." It explicitly states that one who has authority over Time and Death cannot suffer at their hands. Second, it provides a concrete example from 32 years prior to his final passing. In that event, Baba consciously drew his life force up to the crown of his head, remained in a death-like state for three days, and then returned to his body at will. This act demonstrated a profound control over the processes of life and death, making his followers question the finality of his eventual passing.