The divine narrative of Lord Hari

The practice of singing, narrating, and cherishing the divine stories of God is known as Kathā Sankirtanam. In the Srimad Bhagavatam, the Gopis, while praying to Lord Krishna, express: "Your divine stories are like nectar that soothes the pain of separation.

Wise sages proclaim that your tales cleanse all sins, and merely hearing them brings auspiciousness into life. Only those blessed souls who have accumulated merit through virtuous deeds in this or past lives can relish the ecstasy of your divine narratives." Similarly, Guru Arjan Dev, the fifth Sikh Guru, conveys in Sri Sukhmani Sahib: "The name of Hari is akin to the celestial Parijāt tree, emitting a divine fragrance.

 It rids one of the worldly vices and bestows virtues akin to the revered Parijāt flowers. Hari's name resembles the divine Kāmdhenu cow, fulfilling all desires effortlessly. Most exalted is the Hari Kathā, which inspires, enlightens, and nurtures the path to divine communion. Through Hari Kathā, the listener finds solace, dispelling all mental anguish." Saint Tulsidas also emphasizes: "The congregation of saints and the opportunity to partake in Hari Kathā are rare treasures. It is only by the grace of the Divine that one is blessed with the chance to meet saints and listen to the divine stories." Therefore, the initial step towards seeking union with God is to earnestly pray for the privilege of being in the company of saints, as they possess the nectar of divine narratives, Kathāmritam.