1. The listeners have asked about devotion to God. It is described as being of nine types. The first type which is "Listening" (shravana) has been explained. Listen now to the explanation of the second type which is the "Narration about God" (kirtan).
2. One should give narrations about God (Vishnu) with qualities, and enhance the fame of God in the most appropriate way, through the use of speech.
3. One should learn by heart a lot about God, and be able to explain about the differences in the various texts, and continuously give narrations about God.
4. For one’s own self-interest one should talk about God again and again. One should not forget to talk about God.
5. One should have a thirst for being able to talk about God in new ways while keeping a methodical approach. Fill the entire universe with the narrations and songs about God.
6. One should always be enthusiastic for hearing the narrations about God with a deep liking in the mind, and with great interest in the heart.
7. Narrations are loved by God, and by hearing about God one gets contentment. The narration about God is a remedy for the people in the Kali Yuga.26
8. One should be able to describe the various ways to meditate on God, as well as elaborate upon the adornments of God. The object of meditation should be focused on with the inner-mind (antahkarana) while one is giving explanations.
9. One should be able to explain about success, fame, bravery, and greatness with great sincerity. One should also be able to talk about the Self (Atman), and the Supreme Self (Paramatman) in such a way that devotees will become content.
10. Give explanations of logical connections and various interpretations. Chant God's name aloud with music and clapping. Give appropriate illustrations and anecdotes according to the occasion.
11. Accompany the singing of God's praises with cymbals and drums, and with music and dancing in such a way that the continuity of praise is unbroken.
12. Compassion flows in the narration about God. The explanations should be told vigorously in such a way that the ears of the listeners are filled with joy.
13. The singing of God's praises should be done with such inspiration that tears of love flow, and the hairs on one's skin stands up. One should salute God by bowing at the doorsteps of the temple.
14. According to the occasion one should use poetic songs, verses, gestures, and compositions of various styles. On occasion, one should use such speech that arouses courage, as well as make use of humor as appropriate.
15. Narrations about God should be of various sentiments with an appreciation of prose and poetry. Many quotations should be used and what is said should be supported by scriptures.
16. One should be able to explain the attributes of devotion, knowledge, detachment, appropriate morality, and of one's duty and self nature. The path of spiritual practice (sadhana) and the means to Self-Knowledge should be clearly explained.
17. According to the occasion, one should give narration about God with attributes (saguna) while praising His qualities, while on other occasions, one should keep to the explanation about That which is without attributes (nirguna), thereby spreading Self-Knowledge.
18. Leaving behind the explanations about God with attributes, one should give correct explanations on the final doctrine (siddhanta) using normal and organized speech and logic.
19. For some, reading from the Vedas is appropriate, while to others, one should tell mythological stories. One should be able to speak about and give detailed explanations regarding Reality (Brahman) and Illusion (Maya).
20. One should protect and respect the ways of the brahmins and the ways of worship and adoration, and should serve and preserve the tradition of the Guru with firm determination.
21. One should protect the qualities of detachment, and the attributes of Knowledge, and one should be extremely alert and discerning in taking care of all.
22. If while giving narrations, one says things that creates doubt upon hearing, truth and satisfaction go away, and people's morals and sense of justice get broken. One should not say anything that causes this to happen.
23. Speaking about God with attributes is known as narration, or kirtan. When giving explanations of non-duality (advaita) one can give emphasis to That which is without attributes (nirguna) while still giving appropriate importance to God with attributes (saguna).
24. One who is giving narrations must have authority behind his speech. One with only a little knowledge cannot give correct replies. A good speaker should be well experienced.
25. One should speak in such a way as to protect Knowledge, that does not contradict the authority of the Vedas, and that puts human beings on the best path.
26. Continuing on and leaving aside these details, let it be said that one should give narration on the attributes of God. This narration about God (kirtan), and singing the praises of God (bhajan) is the second type of devotion.
27. With the narration of God many faults disappear and one gets the best upliftment. Through narration, one can attain Godhood. There is no doubt with respect to this.
28. Through narration one's speech becomes pure, one becomes truthful, and living beings become virtuous.
29. Narrations brings about concentration, foster determination, and remove doubts of both the listeners and the speakers.
30. Narada, the son of Brahma, the creator, is always engaged in praising God, and is therefore said to have become God, Narayana, the one who dwells in the hearts of all.
31. The greatness of the narration about God is unparalleled. The Supreme Self, Paramatman, is contented by such narration. All places of pilgrimage, and indeed the Universal Self reside in the praising of God.