What happened to the sick tiger that was brought before Sai Baba, and what was the significance of its death?

According to Chapter 31, a group of darveshis brought a fierce, diseased, and restless tiger before Sai Baba. Upon seeing Sai and meeting his gaze, the tiger was startled, bowed its head with reverence, struck its tail on the ground three times, and then died at Sai's feet. The onlookers were struck with wonder. The significance of this event, as explained in the text, is that the creature attained liberation by dying in the presence of a saint. As described in verse 143, to leave the body before a saint's eyes is considered great merit that saves one from all sins, whether it be a worm, insect, or tiger.