The text says Sai Baba is 'beyond birth and death.' How is his continued presence explained?

The text explores the idea that Sai Baba's presence is not limited by his physical body. Chapter 33 poses the question: 'Being in a body means being alive; being in Samadhi means what - dead?' It concludes that Sai is beyond birth and death and remains steadfastly present. This presence is compared to 'fire hidden in wood,' which is not visible but is contained within and can be made manifest through friction. Similarly, for devotees, Sai Baba becomes manifest in response to their exclusive, undivided love and their call for help.