What does Sai Baba consider to be the most important qualities in a disciple, and how does he illustrate this through his own experience?

Sai Baba teaches that the two most crucial qualities for a disciple are Faith (Nishtha) and Patience (Saburi). He illustrates this through a personal story about his own Guru. As Chapter 19 explains, when his Guru asked him for two paise, it was not for worldly money but as a symbolic request for these two virtues. Baba states that he gave his Guru Faith and Patience, which pleased his Guru-Mother greatly. He emphasizes that even a powerful Guru expects strong faith at their feet and the courage that comes from patience from their disciple.