The Itihasas and the Puranas are said to contain the essence of the Vedas and the Upanishads, wherein scriptural truths are reinforced in such a way that people are able to imbibe them and gain spiritual progress. The Bhagavata Purana plays an important role in Kali Yuga to counter its evil domination. It is vibrant with the effects of Krishna avatar which in turn continues to have a direct bearing on the moral and virtuous life of many by enabling them to experience His greatness and remain devoted to Him. Narada, who had provided the stimulus to Valmiki to write the Ramayana, also had motivated Vyasa to compose the Bhagavata Purana, pointed out Sri R. Krishnamurthy Sastrigal in a discourse. Narada advised Vyasa to expound the glories of the Lord and His incarnations with Krishna as the main theme. Vyasa, who had composed the other puranas and had also classified the Vedas into simpler versions for the benefit of mankind, then composed the Bhagavata Purana that stirs devotion in those who read or listen to it. Vyasa taught it to his son Suka and Suka narrated it to Parikshit who was under a curse to die of snake bite in seven days. As the narratives unfold the glories and auspicious qualities of the Lord, it is also made clear that no elaborate qualifications are necessary to enter into spiritual life except getting drawn to the path of bhakti. The antecedents of Narada show that he had a chequered background but by the grace of the Lord was blessed to become one of the greatest bhaktas.  

Answer the following questions from the above passage-

1. What is the role of Bhagavat Purana in kalyug ?

2. Who encouraged Narada to write the purana ?

3. What advice did Narada give to Vyasa ?

4. What did Vyasa  do for the benefit of mankind ?

5. What is the main purpose of life revealed by studying the Bhagavata Purana ?