The narrator mentions that with patience, Baba's wonders bear fruit. How does the story of the women and the flour illustrate this lesson?

The story of the women and the flour in Chapter 1 serves as a powerful lesson on patience versus greed. The women, initially helping Baba, quickly became impatient and greedy, 'building castles in the air' as they planned to take the flour for themselves. Instead of waiting patiently to understand Baba's purpose, they acted on their desire to 'loot Baba.' This led to their public humiliation when Baba scolded them. The narrator's comment that 'If one has patience, Baba’s unique wonder bears fruit in the end' directly contrasts with the women's behavior. Had they been patient, they might have witnessed the miracle's purpose unfold without the sting of being rebuked for their greed.