Chapter 42 provides a nuanced explanation of the timing of Sai Baba's Mahasamadhi. It states that the event took place on Vijayadashami (Dussehra), and the tithi, or lunar day, at sunrise is what determines the day's observance. However, the chapter clarifies that the astrological period of the Dashami tithi was completed at 12:30 in the afternoon. At that point, the Ekadashi tithi dawned. Therefore, as the source explains, while the day was celebrated as Dussehra (Dashami), the actual moment of Sainath's departure occurred during the Ekadashi tithi in the third watch of the day.
The text mentions both Dashami and Ekadashi in relation to Sai Baba's passing. Can you clarify the timeline based on the details in Chapter 42?
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