Sravaṇam—hearing from an authorized source. (This is the chief of the nine methods of devotional service).Prabhupada ›Glossary›-S-›Sravanam-hearing from an Sravanam-hearing from an authorized source. (This is the chief of the nine methods of devotional service). Link to this page: https://prabhupadabooks.com/glossary/s/sravanam-hearing-from-an-authorized-source-this-is-the-chief Previous: Sravanam kirtanam visnoh [SB 7.5.23]-the devotional process of hearing and chanting about Lord Visnu, or Krsna. Next: Sravana-the devotional process of hearing about the Supreme Lord.