Chapter 42 of the Sai Satcharitra highlights the multifaceted significance of the day Sai Baba left his body by noting its overlap with several other important observances. The primary event was the Hindu festival of Vijayadashami, also known as Dussehra. Simultaneously, the chapter points out that for the Muslim community, it was the 9th day of their month, which is the night of 'Kattal,' the eve of Moharram. Furthermore, the text adds another layer of context by mentioning that for some people, this same day was also celebrated as Buddha Jayanti. This convergence underscores the universal and sacred nature of the day of his departure.
What other significant observances are mentioned in Chapter 42 as coinciding with the day of Sai Baba's Mahasamadhi?
📖 Chapter 42