Why was the day of Vijayadashami significant for Sai Baba's Mahasamadhi?

The choice of Vijayadashami (also known as Dussehra) for Sai Baba's Mahasamadhi is discussed in Chapter 42. This day was significant because Baba had specifically prophesied it as the day Tatya Patil would "attain the eternal state." By choosing this exact day for his own departure, he fulfilled his prophecy in a mysterious and selfless way. The text also speculates on other reasons, noting that Vijayadashami is considered one of the three and a half most auspicious moments and is seen as a particularly auspicious time for departure. However, Chapter 42 concludes by stating that for a being like Baba, who has "no coming or going," such considerations are ultimately moot, implying his choice was part of a divine plan beyond ordinary understanding.