Why was the tiger's death in front of Sai considered a form of liberation instead of just a sad event?

The death of the tiger was seen as a profound spiritual event. According to the teachings in Chapter 31, to leave one's body in the presence of a saint is an act of great merit that saves a creature from all its sins. This act is described not as death, but as attaining the bliss of Vaikuntha (heaven), conquering the mortal world, and ending the cycle of rebirth. The text states that when a creature dies with its head at a saint's feet, it is wholly redeemed, and its body is considered an offering to Krishna. Therefore, the tiger's death was not a tragedy but a supreme joy and a path to salvation.