Why was Balasaheb Deo having trouble with his livelihood, preventing him from practicing spirituality?

The source material indicates a misunderstanding in this premise. Balasaheb Deo's issue was not with his livelihood, which was sustained by his daily job. As Chapter 41 mentions, his struggle was with his spiritual practice at night. His great desire was to read the Dnyaneshwari daily, but he consistently faced obstacles that prevented him from maintaining this routine. While he could read other books without issue, a regular reading of the Dnyaneshwari would not come to fruition, causing him great distress despite his strong intentions.