Based on the story of Balasaheb Deo, how does Sai Baba treat devotees who are serious about their spiritual growth?

According to the narrative in Chapter 41, Sai Baba holds a special and loving affection for devotees who possess a genuine "true taste for spiritual matters." The text explicitly states that such devotees are very dear to Him. It further explains that Sai actively works to ward off their difficulties and blesses them with the "company of self-bliss." The story of Balasaheb Deo's struggle to read the Dnyaneshwari is presented as a prime example of this principle, illustrating how Sai helps devotees fulfill their spiritual aspirations and deepens their devotion, even when they face persistent obstacles.