The text says Sai shows great affection to certain devotees. Who are they and what does he do for them?

Chapter 41 explains that Sai Baba holds a special affection for a particular type of devotee. Those who have a "true taste for spiritual matters" are described as being very dear to him. The text states that for these individuals, Sai actively works to ward off all their difficulties and, in return, blesses them with "the company of self-bliss." The story of Balasaheb Deo and his spiritual desire is presented as an example of this very principle, illustrating how Sai's love manifests to help a devotee overcome obstacles on their spiritual path.