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Srimad Bhagavatam Mahatmyam, Chapter 3 Sloka 54: Sri Sootha said: When Sri Krishna decided to leave the earth for his abode, the...

Srimad Bhagavatam, Mahatmyam, Chapter 3 Sloka 42-43: These two slokas state that those who do not read Srimad Bhagavatam are wasting their lives.

As all the sages, munis and others assembled (at Haridwar), Sage Narada and Sanat Kumaras walked in to deliver talk on the importance of Srimad Bhagavatam.

Suthaouvacha..Sutha said: After this conversation, Sanat Kumaras and Narada Muni left from Badari Ashram to Haridwar with the sole intention to part-take in the Srimad Bhagavata yagna.

Srimad Bhagavatam, Mahatmyam, Chapter 3 Sloka 1: Naradaouvacha: Gnayana yagnam…Said Narada: In order to help Bhakti, Gnayana and Vairagya regain their strength, I shall narrate the story (Srimad Bhagavatam), as preached by Sage Sukha Muni, as a Yagna.

The learned Sanath Kumaras continue to tell Sage Narada the following: By mere listening to Srimad Bhagavatam, Bhakti, Gyana (wisdom) and Vairagya (detachment) would gain strength. Gyana and Vairagya would be able to stay without getting weak. Bhakti will be extremely contended. That is the power of the Holy Text.