What was Sai Baba's method of teaching his devotees? Did he lecture on complex philosophy?

Sai Baba's teaching style was primarily ethical and practical rather than academic. Chapter 0 explains that he did not openly give discourses on profound Vedanta subjects or the Upanishads. His method was to first purify the disciple's ground with general ethical principles, which is described as the Sadguru's scriptural practice. He conveyed his advice through stories during three daily sittings, addressing matters on the minds of those present. The text emphasizes that the advice received through direct experience was considered infinitely more valuable than his verbal teachings, leading to the highest benefit for devotees with faith.