Considering Balaji Patil's extreme devotion, how did the events of his Shraddha reflect the legacy of faith he left with his family?

Balaji Patil Nevasakar's life was a testament to extraordinary self-sacrifice, as he offered his entire harvest to Baba and swept the paths he walked. The events during his Shraddha ceremony, described in Chapter 35, show that this profound devotion became a legacy of faith within his family. When faced with a crisis—a tripling of guests and not enough food—his family did not falter. His mother-in-law, specifically, embodied this legacy. Her calm reassurance and firm declaration, 'Our Sai is powerful and firm,' followed by the act of placing Udi in the food pots, mirrored Balaji's own complete surrender to Baba. It demonstrated that Balaji's influence extended beyond his own service, instilling in his family the same unwavering trust that turns to Sai Baba in times of trouble.