Based on his routine, did Maharaj advocate for vigorous massage and other physically intense purification practices?

The texts suggest Maharaj favored gentleness over vigorous physical practices. While describing his washing routine, Chapter 0 notes that he would clean his hands, feet, face, and ears well, 'But it was done very gently.' This gentleness is contrasted with vigorous massage by citing Shri Eknath Maharaj, who described one who 'rubs the whole body gently... so he does not perform vigorous massage.' This was done out of a desire to avoid harming any living beings and to not foster ego related to the body. Therefore, Maharaj's personal example points towards a path of gentle, mindful action rather than physically intense practices.