Can you explain Balasaheb Deo's specific issues with reading the Dnyaneshwari? It wasn't just about finding the time, was it?

You're correct, it was more complex than simply a lack of time. While obstacles did prevent his daily reading, Chapter 41 reveals deeper issues Balasaheb Deo faced with the Dnyaneshwari. When he did manage to take the book in hand, doubts would arise in his heart. This caused his reading to remain superficial, and he couldn't develop a genuine love for the text from within. This internal struggle is highlighted by the fact that he could read other books regularly, but his resolution for the Dnyaneshwari would not hold. This internal block, characterized by doubt and a lack of inner connection, was the core reason his practice failed to take root, leading him to seek Sai's direct intervention.