How does the story of Balasaheb Deo's difficulty with the Dnyaneshwari illustrate Sai Baba's relationship with His devotees?

The account of Balasaheb Deo in Chapter 41 serves as a prime example of how Sai Baba is deeply loving and affectionate towards his devotees, especially in their spiritual quests. The chapter introduces Deo's story as a demonstration of how Sai wards off devotees' difficulties and gives them "the company of self-bliss." Deo's struggle was not material but profoundly spiritual—an inability to connect with a sacred text despite his deep desire. His ultimate resolution to wait for Sai's explicit command and grace shows a complete surrender and reliance on the Guru to overcome internal spiritual blocks. It illustrates a relationship where the devotee recognizes that true spiritual progress is not merely a matter of personal effort but requires the Guru's sanction and grace.