I'm stuck in the feeling that 'this body is me, this is my wealth.' How can the principles of faith and patience help me overcome this firm 'body-consciousness' and the sorrow it brings?

Chapter 37 directly addresses the firm 'body-consciousness'—the feeling that 'Body is me, this is my wealth'—identifying it as the knot in the heart and the dwelling place of sorrow. To overcome this, the text prescribes the cultivation of full faith and patience. These qualities are so vital they are described as the personification of Parvati and Shiva. The scripture explains that unless their hands of grace are on your head, the Self within cannot be seen. Therefore, by patiently applying yourself with faith, you can begin to loosen this knot. As Sai Nath says, 'A little patience of faith is needed, and you will attain great glory,' which includes freedom from the bondage of body-consciousness.