What scriptural truth does Hemadpant realize about spiritual attainment after his experience with debating?

After being humbled by Sai Baba and reflecting on the negative nature of argumentation, Hemadpant comes to a profound realization which he describes in Chapter 2. He understands that debating is a harmful trait stemming from pride. This leads him to affirm a firm scriptural truth: "Without a Guru, there is no knowledge or spiritual goal." Building on this, he arrives at a further, experiential truth that is central to the path. He concludes that without possessing unwavering faith (Shraddha) and patient perseverance (Saburi), it is impossible to achieve even the smallest part of one's spiritual objective. This lesson, as Chapter 2 explains, was accepted with love, sincerity, and a pure nature.