How does Chapter 3 contrast the practice of listening to stories with other spiritual methods like yoga and meditation?

Chapter 3 presents the act of listening to the Guru's stories as a uniquely accessible spiritual path when compared to more traditional disciplines. The text explicitly notes that practices such as 'Yoga, sacrifice, meditation, and concentration' require 'various efforts' from the practitioner. In stark contrast, it states that 'No exertion is needed for listening to these stories, except for focused attention.' As detailed in Chapter 3, this distinction establishes listening as a simple and universal means for attaining the supreme goal, one that is available to all four castes, women, and even those distressed by worldly desires, without the demanding prerequisites of other spiritual efforts.