What were the specific details regarding the date and time of Sai Baba's Mahasamadhi as recorded in Chapter 42?

Chapter 42 provides precise details about the time Sai Baba left his body. The event occurred in the Shaka year 1840, during the sun's southern transit (Dakshinayan). It was on the day of Vijayadashami (Dussehra) in the bright half of the month (Shukla Paksha). The text also notes that this corresponded to the 9th day of the Muslim month, on the night of 'Kattal' (the eve of Moharram). As described in this chapter, Sainath made preparations for his departure during the third watch of the day. This day was also significant as it was Buddha Jayanti for some people.