How does Chapter 3 compare the path of listening to stories with other spiritual practices like yoga or meditation?

Chapter 3 draws a clear distinction between the practice of listening to the Guru's stories and other, more strenuous spiritual disciplines. It explicitly states that practices such as yoga, sacrifice, meditation, and concentration require "various efforts." In contrast, the chapter highlights that for listening to these sacred stories, "No exertion is needed... except for focused attention." This comparison underscores the accessibility of listening as a spiritual path. As described in Chapter 3, it is an "easy means for the supreme goal," designed to be available to all, even those who might find other sadhanas too demanding or difficult to perform.