Balasaheb Deo faced a persistent and frustrating series of setbacks in his attempts to read the Dnyaneshwari. According to Chapter 41, whenever he took the book in hand, various problems would arise. The text mentions that doubts would surface in his heart, which caused his reading to remain superficial and prevented him from developing a deep love for the text. This occurred even when he had ample free time, such as during a three-month leave from work. Despite a strong intention, the resolution would not hold, and he found that even committing to reading a mere five verses, or Ovis, daily was not something he could accomplish with regularity and enthusiasm.
Describe the specific obstacles and feelings Balasaheb Deo experienced that prevented him from reading the Dnyaneshwari.
📖 Chapter 41