As is in Shri Sai Satcharita, by Hemadpant .. Chapter XXV Page 132

Om Sai Shri Sai Jaya Jaya Sai

Damu Anna on hearing these words was first shocked, but on Mahalsapati (a prominent Shirdi devotee) explaining to him that death meant the death of the little self or ego, and to have it is at Baba's Feet was a blessing.  he said that he would accept the fruits and eat them.

Bow to Shri Sai - Peace be to all