Was Balasaheb Deo unable to read any spiritual texts, or was his problem only with the Dnyaneshwari?

Balasaheb Deo's difficulty was specifically and uniquely with the Dnyaneshwari. The account in Chapter 41 makes it clear that he was quite capable of regular spiritual reading otherwise. The text explicitly states that when other books were taken in hand, they were read regularly, and he was able to maintain a daily reading of the Bhagavad Gita. However, despite a strong intent for the Dnyaneshwari, some internal obstacle or doubt would always arise, making the reading superficial. This contrasts with his other reading habits, highlighting that his struggle was not with spiritual discipline in general, but with this particular sacred text.