Sravana is a word derived from the Sanskrit language and it has various synonyms in different languages. In Sanskrit, it refers to 'listening' and 'hearing', and in Hindi, it is known as 'shravan'. In English, some synonyms for Sravana could include 'attending', 'paying attention', 'taking note', 'following closely', and 'heedful'. These words all suggest the act of actively listening and processing information being conveyed. In other languages, similar concepts are conveyed with words such as 'ecoute' in French, 'ascolto' in Italian, and 'hore' in Dutch. Regardless of the language or culture, the importance of Sravana or active listening remains significant.