What is the significance of Shraddha according to the story of Bhagwantrao Kshirsagar?

In the context of the story of Bhagwantrao Kshirsagar from Chapter 4, Shraddha is presented as an important ancestral rite that should not be neglected. The text explicitly states that after his father's death, Bhagwantrao skipped the 'Shraddha (death anniversary)'. This neglect, along with stopping the worship of the family's Vitthal idol, drew a rebuke from Sai Baba. Baba told him that by failing to perform these duties, he was not only keeping the deity Vitthal hungry but also Baba himself. This indicates that Baba viewed the performance of Shraddha as a vital act of remembrance and respect for one's ancestors, a duty connected to the spiritual well-being of the family and a continuation of devotion that he personally valued.