How is Sai Baba's attitude towards spiritually-minded devotees described in the texts?

The beginning of the narrative in Chapter 41 describes Sai Baba's disposition towards his followers, particularly those with a spiritual inclination. It states that Sai is very loving and treats devotees who have a 'true taste for spiritual matters' with great affection. For these individuals, he actively works to ward off their difficulties and grants them the 'company of self-bliss.' The story of Balasaheb Deo is then presented as a prime example of this loving nature, showing how Sai would ultimately fulfill his devotee's wish and help him in his devotional practices.