What is the significance of Shraddha according to the Shri Sai Satcharitra?

According to the teachings presented in Chapter 2, faith, or Shraddha, is presented as an absolutely essential component for spiritual progress. The text makes a definitive statement that "Without faith (Shraddha) and patience (Saburi), Not a bit of the spiritual goal is achieved." This highlights that Shraddha is not merely a desirable quality but a fundamental prerequisite for anyone seeking spiritual knowledge or realization. This scriptural truth is presented as firm and is a core lesson learned by the author, Hemadpant.