What events immediately preceded and followed Sai Baba's passing, as detailed in Chapter 44?

Chapter 44 of the Sai Satcharitra provides a detailed, chronological account of Sai Baba's final days. Knowing His end was near, Baba spent fourteen days and nights in focused contemplation, listening to a Brahmin recite the Ramayana. As these two weeks concluded, He passed away on the day of Vijayadashami. According to the text, immediately after His breath left His body, Laxman-mama performed worship, and Jog conducted the Aarti with a lamp. This was followed by a period of 26 hours where both Hindus and Muslims began to deliberate on the arrangements for His final resting place, leading to discussions about the Samadhi location.