Chapter 3 contrasts different spiritual practices. How does listening to the Guru's stories compare to other methods like yoga or sacrifice?

Chapter 3 draws a clear distinction between listening to the Guru's stories and other spiritual disciplines. It notes that while past ages like Kruta, Treta, and Dwapara required difficult practices such as 'control of mind and senses,' 'sacrifice,' and 'worship,' the Kali Age offers a simpler path. As detailed in this chapter, methods like Yoga, sacrifice, meditation, and concentration require various and strenuous efforts. In contrast, listening to the Guru's stories requires no such exertion except for focused attention. This makes it an accessible and easy means for attaining the supreme goal, unlike the more demanding disciplines also mentioned in Chapter 3.