What was Balasaheb Deo's state of mind regarding his inability to read the Dnyaneshwari, and what pact did he make?

Balasaheb Deo was distressed by his inability to successfully read the Dnyaneshwari. Chapter 41 explains that despite his great desire, his resolution would not reach completion, and he couldn't even manage to read five verses daily with regularity and enthusiasm. This led him to make a specific pact or firm resolve based on his faith in Sai Baba. He decided that he would only commence reading the Dnyaneshwari again when Sai Baba Himself gave him the love for it and explicitly gave the order to 'Read.' He then sat with this firm resolve, placing the responsibility for his spiritual practice at Sai's feet.