Kṛṣṇa offers hope to the common person who may not be a great philosopher or a master of meditation. He says that even those who do not possess deep spiritual knowledge themselves, but simply begin to worship after hearing from authorities, can also transcend the path of death. They are ‘Śruti-parāyaṇāḥ’—dedicated to the process of hearing. This highlights the power of ‘Śravaṇam’ or hearing. You don’t need to be a scholar to be saved. If you find a realized soul and listen to their instructions with faith, that hearing acts as a boat to carry you across the ocean of material existence. Simple sincerity is more important than intellectual brilliance. The sound vibration of truth is enough to purify the soul. It teaches us that spiritual life is accessible to everyone. Whether you are a laborer, a housewife, or a child, if you just lend your ear to the words of the Gītā from a proper source, your journey toward liberation has begun. God doesn’t require us to be geniuses; He only requires us to be attentive and receptive to His message.