How does Balasaheb Deo's struggle with the Dnyaneshwari illustrate the relationship between Sai Baba and His devotees' spiritual progress?

The story of Balasaheb Deo's struggle serves as a prime example of Sai Baba's role in a devotee's spiritual journey. Chapter 41 states that Sai is loving toward devotees with a "true taste for spiritual matters" and helps by "warding off all their difficulties." Deo's inability to read the Dnyaneshwari, despite his strong will, suggests a spiritual obstacle he could not surmount alone. His ultimate resolution to surrender his personal effort and wait for a direct command from Sai is an act of profound faith. This narrative demonstrates that a devotee's sincere desire, when coupled with complete surrender to the Guru, is the key to overcoming spiritual hurdles and achieving progress.