In the Prahlada Charitra, as narrated in the Srimad Bhagavata, the young prince reports to his father what he learnt during his first stint at the Gurukul. “What is the best knowledge you have imbibed from your teachers?” Enquires the demon king of his beloved son.

Prahlada recounts to his father the nine methods by which one attains the highest knowledge:

1. Shravanam: Hearing the stories of the divine Leela and pastimes of Lord Vishnu.

2. Kirtan: Singing or chanting the transcendental Holy name and........

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