Chapter 42 offers a very specific timeline of Sai Baba's passing. It occurred in the Shaka year 1840, during the Dakshinayan (the sun's southern transit). The day was Vijayadashami in the bright half of the month (Shukla Paksha), which coincided with the 9th day of the Muslim month, the eve of Moharram known as 'Kattal'. The chapter further clarifies the timing by noting that the Dashami tithi (lunar day) completed at twelve-thirty, and Baba's departure actually took place during the Ekadashi tithi, even though the day was considered Dussehra based on the tithi at sunrise.
What specific calendar and time-keeping details does Chapter 42 provide regarding the day of Baba's Mahasamadhi?
📖 Chapter 42