Can you explain Baba's method of teaching and how he guides his devotees?

Chapter 18 illustrates Baba's teaching method as being both affectionate and tailored to the individual. His approach is compared to a mother who lovingly holds her child's chin to make them drink medicine for their own health, showing a blend of care and firm guidance. It is explicitly stated that His way was not secret. Baba shows the true path through instruction to each person according to their worthiness, without creating intellectual conflict. The Guru's word acts as a ray of light and a smooth guide, helping to navigate the narrow and difficult path of worldly life that is obscured by distraction and ignorance.