What is the consequence of lacking faith and patience on the spiritual path, as described in chapter 2?

Chapter 2 delivers a stark and unambiguous message about the consequences of lacking faith and patience. The author states it as a "firm scriptural truth" that "Without faith (Shraddha) and patience (Saburi), not a bit of the spiritual goal is achieved." This implies a complete and total failure in one's spiritual pursuits. The surrounding text associates the absence of these qualities with negative traits like pride and the tendency to engage in pointless debates, which are described as harmful. Therefore, lacking Shraddha and Saburi is not just a hindrance but a definitive barrier to realizing any spiritual objective.