What is the relationship between faith and patience in Sai Baba's teachings?

Chapter 19 emphasizes a deep and inseparable connection between Faith (Nishtha) and Patience (Saburi). They are presented as the two primary qualities a Guru seeks in a disciple, symbolized by the 'two paise' offering. Their bond is beautifully illustrated with the metaphor, "Faith and Patience are like two sisters, dear as life to each other." This suggests that one virtue supports and enhances the other. The text reinforces this by stating that even a powerful Guru expects from his disciple "strong faith at the Guru’s feet and the strength of courage which is patience," indicating they are the twin pillars of a disciple's spiritual development.