Why did Balasaheb Deo refuse to use a 'trick' to get Sai Baba's permission to read the Dnyaneshwari?

Balasaheb Deo's refusal to use a 'trick' stems from his profound faith in Sai Baba's omniscience and the personal nature of his Guru-disciple relationship. As described in Chapter 41, after struggling to read the Dnyaneshwari, he made a vow to only read it upon receiving a direct order from Baba. When Jog suggested the indirect method of having Baba touch the book, Deo rejected it because he believed it was unnecessary. He stated, "I don't need any tricks; Baba knows my inner heart. Why won't He fulfill my wish?" This response indicates his belief that Sai Baba was fully aware of his inner turmoil and his heartfelt desire. He trusted that a Guru as powerful as Sai would provide a clear, spoken command, and he was willing to wait with complete faith for that divine, personal instruction rather than contriving a sign for himself.