What events immediately preceded Sai Baba's passing as described in Chapter 44?

According to Chapter 44 of the Shri Sai Satcharitra, Sai Baba, knowing his end was near, arranged to have the Ramayana read to him by a Brahmin. This listening session continued with focused contemplation for fourteen days and nights. The text states that as two such weeks of listening to the Ramayana were completed, the day of Vijayadashami arrived, and on that day, Baba attained the state of bodilessness, meaning he passed away. This chronological account is provided to fulfill a promise made in the previous chapter.