How does the story of Balasaheb Deo illustrate the theme of surrender and the Guru's role in a devotee's spiritual practice?

The story of Balasaheb Deo in Chapter 41 serves as a powerful illustration of surrendering one's spiritual struggles to the Guru. Deo's personal efforts to read the Dnyaneshwari were consistently met with failure, causing him distress. His ultimate decision to stop trying on his own and instead wait for a direct order from Sai Baba represents a profound act of surrender. He placed his faith entirely in the Guru's omniscience and grace, believing that "Baba knows my inner heart" and would resolve the obstacle. This narrative highlights the principle that when a devotee's self-effort is exhausted, the most potent action can be to cease striving and trust completely in the Guru's timing and intervention to overcome spiritual hurdles and bestow grace.