What's the story behind the tiger that died in front of Sai Baba, and why was its death considered significant?

The story from Chapter 31 describes how some darveshis brought a fierce, diseased tiger to Shirdi. Upon seeing Sai Baba, the tiger approached his feet, bowed its head, struck its tail on the ground three times, and then peacefully died. This event was considered highly significant because dying in the presence of a great saint is viewed as a profound blessing. Chapter 31 explains that for any creature, be it a 'worm, insect, or tiger,' to leave its body before a saint's eyes is a great merit that saves it from all sins and grants liberation from the cycle of rebirth.