The text mentions the Dhurandhar family's devotion. Were there differences in their religious focus, particularly between Balaram and his father?

Yes, Chapter 51 provides some interesting details about the Dhurandhar family's devotion. The entire family, including all the brothers, were described as 'lovers of saints' with firm faith. While they shared a common religiosity, there was a specific distinction noted between Balaram and his father. The text states, "the father's deity was Rama, while the son's refuge was Vithala." This shows that while the family atmosphere was deeply spiritual, individual members had their own chosen deities, with Balaram himself being a great devotee of Vithala of Pandharpur and, of course, a supreme devotee of Sai Baba.