What does Chapter 42 say about the people of Shirdi and the significance of a saint's passing?

In its account of Sai Baba leaving his body, Chapter 42 blesses the people of Shirdi, stating they were fortunate to have enjoyed the happiness of Baba's company for over half a century, which was an extremely joyful period. The chapter also presents a unique spiritual perspective on death, noting the difference between deities and saints. It explicitly states, "The birth anniversary of gods is the death anniversary (Punya Tithi) for saints." This implies that a saint's departure from the physical body is an event to be celebrated and revered, much like the birth of a god, marking a transition to a different state of being rather than an end.