What is the significance of group readings, or 'Parayans', of a Guru's biography for the devotee community?

The practice of performing Parayans of a detailed poetic Guru biography serves a profound community-building purpose, as explained in Chapter 0. When a writer composes such a work, they are performing Guru service. This service is amplified when other devotees also study and perform Parayans of the book. In doing so, the writer gains merit for serving God in humanity (Jan-Janardan), and the participating devotees are guided toward achieving the purpose of their lives. This shared devotional act creates a powerful collective experience that unites and strengthens the community of followers.