The text Ramavijayam was read before Baba.

Saibaba followed the custom of ordinary people before He embarked on His final journey. He asked one "Vaje" to read "Ramavijayam", a text read at the presence of dying people. Vaje read it thrice and got tired. Baba asked him to take rest and was waiting for the final moments. On the day, He asked his close devotees to go and take their meals. They were unable to leave His Presence, since they were fearing the imminent event. Still, they left with heavy heart and partook their meals silently. While they were eating, news came that Baba breathed His last! Filled with agony, they left the meals and rushed to the place. Baba was lying on Bade baba's shoulder. Those who were present at the scene were dumbstruck. Soon news spread like wildfire. Entire village gathered near the masjid. Many wept uncontrollably. Many were rolling on the ground. People were expressing their sorrow in several ways. Sai Maharaj has clearly spelled out before passing away, "Take me to the Takadhi wada, i will become alright. Catching the significance, His mortal remains were entombed in Buti Mandir(Wada) in the place resereved for the deity"Muralidhar". In fact, Baba became Muralidhar for the devotees. Saisaran, Sairam.