The text describes Sai Baba as having 'burned the body in the fire of Yoga.' What does this imply about his relationship with his physical form and the concept of death?

The statement that Sai Baba 'burned the body in the fire of Yoga' signifies his complete mastery over the physical realm and the process of death. Chapter 43 clarifies that for a Yogi like him, the body is merely an adjunct, a temporary vessel. By turning the body to ashes even before it falls, he demonstrates that he has no fear of death; it is like dust before him. This act is part of the 'spontaneous play of Yoga' for the sake of his devotees' salvation. It shows that he was not subject to death but could leave his body at will, merging himself into the unmanifest and attaining his previous state, all while remaining present in the hearts of the devotees.