How does the narrative of Balaji Nevasakar's Shraddha ceremony implicitly demonstrate the principles of faith, even if the terms aren't explicitly defined by Baba in this context?

This is an insightful question. While the text doesn't feature a direct teaching from Baba on faith, the story of the Nevasakar Shraddha ceremony in Chapter 35 serves as a powerful illustration of this principle in action. The term "Shraddha" here refers to the anniversary ceremony, which can be a point of confusion. However, the mother-in-law's response to the food shortage is a perfect embodiment of shraddha (faith). Faced with potential humiliation, she doesn't panic but firmly states, "Our Sai is powerful and firm; While he is there, why worry?". Her faith, combined with the practical application of Udi, resolves the crisis. The narrative teaches by example, showing how a devotee's unwavering faith can lead to miraculous outcomes, even without a direct sermon from the Guru.