What instructions did Sai Baba give for the tiger's burial, and what was their purpose?

After the tiger passed away, the darveshis were concerned about what to do. Sai Baba reassured them, saying the tiger was very meritorious and had attained supreme bliss. As recorded in Chapter 31, He instructed them to bury the tiger's body beyond a nearby hillock, near the Nandi statue at Shankara's (Shiva's) temple. Baba explained that this specific burial would ensure the tiger attained a good end. The purpose was to finalize its liberation, ensuring it would be free from debt and bondage. Baba also noted that this act, performed by the darveshis' own hands, would complete the repayment of a past-life debt the tiger owed.