What was the immediate reaction and subsequent confusion among the devotees after Sai Baba left his body, as narrated in Chapter 44?

Chapter 44 of the Sai Satcharitra details the immediate aftermath of Baba's passing. Following the final Aarti by Jog, a period of intense deliberation began among the Hindu and Muslim devotees, which lasted for twenty-six hours. The main point of contention was how to handle the final rites and where to place his Samadhi, or tomb. As Chapter 44 explains, this confusion was compounded by a memory from a previous incident where Baba had seemingly left his body for three days before suddenly returning. This past event made everyone doubtful whether Baba had truly passed away or was in a deep state of Samadhi, making the decision about the final rites very difficult.