What was the nature of the advice Maharaj gave to his followers, and why was it structured that way?

Maharaj's advice was primarily ethical rather than focused on profound Vedanta subjects or discourses on the Upanishads. According to chapter 0, his method followed the Sadguru's scriptural practice of first purifying the disciple's ground before sowing the seed of knowledge. This is why his teachings centered on general ethical principles. Many devotees came to him with worldly desires, and he would satisfy those desires first, then seamlessly turn their minds toward the path of ultimate welfare. The text emphasizes that his incarnation was for the salvation of all people.