Why is patience considered so important in Sai Baba's teachings? What are its specific benefits?

According to the teachings in Chapter 19, patience, or Saburi, is a foundational virtue of immense power. Sai Baba describes it as courage and the 'manliness of men.' Its benefits are extensive; it is said to ward off sin, distress, and poverty, while also averting calamities and pushing away fear and dread. Patience is presented as a 'mine of virtues' and the 'queen of the King of Good Thoughts,' capable of bringing success and putting calamity to flight. Sai Baba emphasizes that a person without patience, regardless of their knowledge or virtue, is in a pitiable state and leads a life that is ultimately in vain. It is the quality that helps one navigate heavy burdens and reach 'the other shore.'