What is the significance of faith and patience in Sai Baba's teachings for spiritual seekers?

According to the teachings of the great Guru Sai Nath, full faith and patience are of paramount importance, so much so that they are described as the personified forms of Parvati and Shiva. As Chapter 37 explains, unless the grace of faith and patience is upon a seeker, the Lord of the Universe dwelling within the heart cannot be perceived. Sai Nath's infallible words promise that with just "a little patience of faith," one can attain great glory. This underscores that these two qualities are not merely virtues but essential divine forces that facilitate the ultimate spiritual realization.