How is Balasaheb Deo's story used to illustrate Sai Baba's love for his devotees?

Balasaheb Deo's experience is presented as a key example of Sai Baba's deep affection for his followers, especially those with spiritual inclinations. Chapter 41 explicitly states that Sai is loving toward devotees with a "true taste for spiritual matters" and that He wards off their difficulties. The narrative then introduces Deo's story as the "wager" or proof of this concept. Deo's intense desire to read the Dnyaneshwari, the obstacles he faced, and his ultimate surrender to Sai's will perfectly set the stage for Sai to intervene. The story demonstrates how Sai engages with the heartfelt spiritual wishes of his devotees, ultimately helping them overcome their struggles and giving them "the addition of devotion."