How are faith and patience connected to achieving spiritual goals in the text?

Chapter 2 of the Satcharitra explicitly links faith (Shraddha) and patience (Saburi) as the two indispensable qualities for spiritual attainment. The text states with certainty that without these two, one cannot achieve even a fraction of their spiritual goal. This lesson is positioned right after the author's realization that debating is a bad trait and that having a Guru is essential for knowledge. This suggests that Shraddha and Saburi are the positive virtues that must replace prideful competition on the spiritual path.