Was there a deeper significance or premonition associated with the tiger's death at Sai Baba's feet?

Yes, the account in Chapter 31 suggests the tiger's death was not just a standalone miracle but also a significant omen. While the immediate event was about the liberation of a soul and the power of a saint's gaze, the text concludes by revealing a startling connection. It states that on the seventh day after the tiger died, Baba himself 'placed His body on the earth,' meaning He took Mahasamadhi. This timing turns the tiger's death into a profound and poignant premonition of Baba's own departure, which is why the memory of the tiger's passing 'wells up overflowing' when recalling these events.