Chapter 42 addresses this specific nuance about the lunar day, or tithi, of Baba's Mahasamadhi. While the day is widely recognized as Vijayadashami (the tenth day), the text provides a more precise chronological breakdown. It clarifies that the period of the Dashami tithi was actually completed at 12:30 in the afternoon. Since Baba's departure occurred in the third watch of the day, which is after 12:30 PM, the Ekadashi tithi had technically already begun. Therefore, as this chapter explains, although the sunrise tithi for the day was Dashami, the specific time of Sainath's departure fell within the period of Ekadashi.
There seems to be some confusion regarding the tithi of Baba's passing. Does Chapter 42 clarify whether it was Dashami or Ekadashi?
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