How does Chapter 3 contrast the practice of listening to the Guru's stories with more strenuous spiritual disciplines like yoga and meditation?

Chapter 3 draws a clear distinction between the ease of listening to the Guru's stories and the efforts required for other spiritual paths. The text explicitly states that disciplines such as Yoga, sacrifice, meditation, and concentration require 'various efforts.' In contrast, it points out that 'No exertion is needed for listening to these stories, except for focused attention.' This positions the practice as a uniquely accessible means for spiritual progress in the Kali Age. While the paths of previous ages involved difficult practices like sense control or complex sacrifices, Chapter 3 presents listening to the stories of the Guru as the simple and direct means for attaining the supreme goal, suitable for everyone in the current era.