What was the nature of the advice Maharaj gave, and what was the philosophy behind his teaching method?

Maharaj's counsel was primarily ethical rather than overt discourses on profound Vedanta subjects or the Upanishads. Chapter 0 explains that this approach aligns with the Sadguru's scriptural practice of purifying the disciple's ground before sowing the seed of knowledge. While his verbal advice consisted of general ethical principles delivered through stories, the text notes that the advice received from him in the form of experience was considered infinitely more valuable and brought the highest benefit to devotees who approached him with faith.