Immediately after Sai Baba's breath left his body, initial rituals were performed. As described in Chapter 44, Laxman-mama performed worship, and Jog performed the Aarti. However, this was quickly followed by a period of significant disagreement. For the next twenty-six hours, the Hindu and Muslim followers began to deliberate on the proper course of action for the final rites. The central conflict, as mentioned in the text, was how to plan the final resting state for his body and where the Samadhi (tomb) should be located, leading to a prolonged discussion between the two communities.
What happened right after Baba's passing, and what was the main point of contention?
📖 Chapter 44