Did Sai Baba encourage his devotees to perform extreme physical penance, like how Balaji Patil Nevasakar 'wore out his body for Baba'?

The phrase 'wore out his body for Baba' is used in Chapter 35 to describe the extraordinary and dedicated service of Balaji Patil Nevasakar. However, the text does not suggest that Baba explicitly demanded or encouraged extreme physical penance. Instead, it highlights Nevasakar's immense devotion, which manifested in acts of service. His daily task was sweeping the paths Baba walked. He also demonstrated profound detachment by offering his entire harvest to Baba and even drinking the wastewater after Baba's bath. These actions stemmed from his personal devotion and self-sacrifice rather than a specific directive from Baba to harm oneself. The text presents this as a testament to Nevasakar's greatness as a devotee.