How does the Patil's story in Chapter 13 illustrate the principles of surrender and gratitude that Sainath values?

The story of the Patil in Chapter 13 is a powerful illustration of the principles of surrender and gratitude. After being cured through Sai Baba's mysterious intervention in his dreams, the Patil was overwhelmed with joy and a sense of rebirth. He traveled for Baba's darshan and, upon seeing him, floods of tears flowed as he placed his forehead on Baba's feet. He acknowledged that a 'wretched person' like him could never repay the favor and that total surrender—placing his head at the feet—was his only recourse. The text explicitly states that Sainath needs nothing more than 'stability, faith, and total surrender,' along with gratitude, all of which the Patil demonstrated through his actions and his subsequent establishment of the Satya-Sai vow.