Meaning in this text
Sacred narrative or discourse about Hari (Vishnu/Krishna) — the very activity that constitutes the Srimad Bhagavatam. The text teaches that hearing and speaking harikatha purifies the listener and speaker alike, and is among the most potent spiritual practices available in Kali Yuga.
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