Chapter 44 provides a chronological account of Sai Baba's final days and the immediate aftermath of his passing. It recounts that Baba, knowing his end was near, listened to a Brahmin recite the Ramayana for two full weeks. On the day of Vijayadashami, upon the completion of this fourteen-day period, Baba attained the state of bodilessness. The chapter further details that immediately after his breath left his body, Laxman-mama performed worship and Jog conducted the Aarti. This was followed by a 26-hour period where Hindus and Muslims deliberated on how and where to perform the final rites for his body, leading to discussions about the Samadhi's location.
What were the key events surrounding Sai Baba's passing as detailed in Chapter 44 of the Sai Satcharitra?
π Chapter 44