How did the women of the Nevasakar household react differently to the food shortage during the Shraddha, and what does it teach us about faith?

The contrasting reactions of the women in the Nevasakar household highlight the nature of faith in a crisis. Chapter 35 recounts that when the number of guests became triple the estimate, the daughter-in-law grew anxious and feared humiliation, whispering her worries to her mother-in-law. In stark contrast, the mother-in-law's faith was 'powerful and firm.' She immediately invoked Sai Baba, stating, 'While he is there, why worry? Keep your resolve.' She then acted on this faith by using Udi. This event illustrates that while anxiety is a natural reaction to a crisis, unwavering faith and remembrance of a higher power can provide the strength and means to overcome it, as the food miraculously sufficed for all.