Based on the story of Balasaheb Deo, how does Sai Baba treat devotees who are interested in spiritual matters?

The source material from Chapter 41 explains that Sai Baba holds a special affection for devotees who have a sincere inclination towards spirituality. The text explicitly states, "Those who have a true taste for spiritual matters are very dear to Sai." It further elaborates that He actively helps such followers by "Warding off all their difficulties" and guiding them towards "the company of self-bliss." The narrative of Balasaheb Deo's struggle with the Dnyaneshwari is presented as a primary example of this principle, showing how Sai Baba intervenes to help a devotee fulfill a spiritual wish and grants them an "addition of devotion," thereby removing obstacles from their path.