I've been reading spiritual texts, but I don't feel any different. What does Sai Baba say about why spiritual reading might seem fruitless?

The Sai Satcharitra addresses this common spiritual challenge directly. Chapter 48 explains that if deep love is not present in one's heart, then practices like listening and reading are fruitless. The text further clarifies that love itself cannot arise without faith (Bhava). Therefore, the issue may not be with the reading itself, but with the lack of a foundational faith that nurtures love. The scripture advises listening with a pure heart and good faith to truly benefit. Without this inner state of faith and love, knowledge remains merely intellectual and 'dry,' failing to provide the satisfaction and transformation that a devotee seeks.