How does the story of Balasaheb Deo's reading difficulties illustrate Sai Baba's relationship with his devotees?

The story of Balasaheb Deo serves as an example of Sai Baba's loving nature towards His followers. Chapter 41 prefaces this account by stating that Sai is loving toward devotees, treats them with great affection, and wards off their difficulties to grant them self-bliss. Deo's problem was not material but a spiritual one—an inability to connect with a sacred text despite his best intentions. His decision to stop trying and instead wait for a direct command from Sai shows his profound faith that only his Guru could remove this internal obstacle and provide the necessary 'addition of devotion,' highlighting the deep, personal guidance devotees sought and received.