How does the source material illustrate Sai Baba's love for His devotees, particularly those with a genuine interest in spiritual matters?

Chapter 41 beautifully illustrates Sai Baba's deep affection for his devotees. The text explicitly states, "Sai is loving toward devotees and treats them with great affection." It further explains that those with a "true taste for spiritual matters are very dear to Sai." He actively works to ward off their difficulties and gives them the "company of self-bliss." The entire story of Balasaheb Deo serves as a prime example of this principle. Despite Deo's prolonged struggle and his internal vow to wait for a direct order, Baba was fully aware of his heart's desire and was orchestrating events to fulfill his wish, demonstrating his loving and attentive nature.