What is the deeper meaning behind the idea that Sai Baba has 'authority even over Time'?

The statement in Chapter 44 that Sai Baba has 'authority even over Time (Death)' points to a profound spiritual concept. It suggests that as a Saint who is one with the Ultimate Reality, he is not subject to the ordinary laws of life and death that govern mortals. This is reinforced by the line, 'For that Ultimate Reality, the state of death is a completely false rumor.' This authority was demonstrated in a past event mentioned in the chapter, where he seemingly died for three days before returning to his body. By presenting him as a master over death, the text elevates him from a mere mortal to a divine being, synonymous with Rama and Krishna, who operates beyond the constraints of Prarabdha (destiny) and karma.