When Balasaheb Deo took a three-month leave, was he finally able to read the Dnyaneshwari?

No, Balasaheb Deo was not able to read the Dnyaneshwari even during his three-month leave. The narrative in Chapter 41 specifies that he went to his home in Ponda to rest, and while there, 'other tasks were done; other regular books were read.' However, regarding his primary spiritual goal, the text states, 'The desire for Dnyaneshwari was not fulfilled; its time did not come.' This detail emphasizes the peculiar and stubborn nature of the obstacle he faced, as even a dedicated period of rest and reduced daily responsibility did not enable him to undertake this specific spiritual practice.