The source mentions an 'ill-fate' that was averted. What was this event and how was it avoided?

The 'ill-fate' or 'Kuyoga' mentioned in Chapter 44 refers to Sai Baba's potential permanent departure during his three-day samadhi in 1886. This event happened thirty-two years before his final passing. Baba himself instructed his devotees, "Dig a Samadhi there and keep me in that place." This potential premature burial was considered the ill-fate. The text credits Mhalasapati’s wisdom with averting it. By faithfully guarding Baba day and night and not acting on the command to dig the grave, Mhalasapati ensured Baba could return to his body after the three days, thus preventing what would have been a great loss for all his devotees.