Why was there doubt and deliberation among the devotees for 26 hours after Sai Baba's body became still, as detailed in Chapter 44?

Chapter 44 reveals that after Sai Baba's passing, a significant period of confusion and deliberation ensued for twenty-six hours among his devotees. The primary reason for this doubt was a past event that had occurred 32 years prior. In that instance, Baba had seemingly passed away, drawing his life force into the crown of his head for three days. Everyone had believed him to be gone and began discussing final rites. However, he suddenly returned to his body. As Chapter 44 recounts, this memory caused everyone to become doubtful, questioning whether his current state was a deep trance (Samadhi) or actual death, as it seemed impossible for him to rise again.