What vow did Balasaheb Deo make regarding the Dnyaneshwari and why?

Feeling distressed and unsuccessful in his repeated attempts to read the Dnyaneshwari, Balasaheb Deo made a specific and firm resolution. As Chapter 41 explains, after failing to maintain even a small daily reading of five verses, he decided to surrender his personal efforts. He made a vow at Sai Baba's feet, stating, "Only when Sai Himself gives love And says 'Read,' then will I start without any confusion." This resolve stemmed from his inability to overcome the persistent obstacles on his own, and he decided to wait for a direct order and the grace of his Guru before attempting the reading again.