{"podcast":{"title":"Sacred Hindu Stories for Sleep","slug":"sacred-hindu-stories-for-sleep-7682482","podcast_index_feed_id":7682482,"rss_url":"https://feeds.acast.com/public/shows/6973ec58283ec80e150c12be","website_url":"https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCz47kt9NiPJXR5K_kFi5OUw/","image_url":"https://assets.pippa.io/shows/cover/1769204659567-b881009f-379c-48d8-9413-ccea5a49b43c.jpeg","author":"ShaRhanda Lawson","episode_count":42,"summary":"🌙 Welcome to Sacred Hindu Stories for Sleep Fall asleep to the epic, profound, and beautifully human stories of Hindu sacred texts — told slowly, thoughtfully, and without interruption. Every episode is crafted for rest. Long-form storytelling (2–3 hours). A calm, steady voice that lets these ancient stories unfold at their own pace. Here you’ll find the complete Mahabharata, gentle philosophical teachings from the Upanishads, stories of dharma and destiny, and characters whose quiet choices have echoed across millennia. Whether you already know these traditions or are simply curious about ancient wisdom, this channel is a place to rest your mind. Subscribe and join us for stories that carry you into sleep. 🔔 “Sleep is the highest form of happiness for embodied creatures, and from sleep springs their waking life.” — Mahabharata, Shanti Parva May your nights be restful, and your mind be still. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.","last_synced_at":"2026-06-19T10:19:00.647140+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/sacred-hindu-stories-for-sleep-7682482"},"episode":{"title":"The Bhagavad Gita | Krishna's Answer on the Battlefield","slug":"the-bhagavad-gita-krishna-s-answer-on-the-battlefield","published_at":"2026-04-02T23:08:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/sacred-hindu-stories-for-sleep-7682482/the-bhagavad-gita-krishna-s-answer-on-the-battlefield","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/sacred-hindu-stories-for-sleep-7682482","url":"https://youtu.be/N1bTYD9JfVc","audio_url":"https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/6973ec58283ec80e150c12be/e/69c1a04a7878605e119a7ae1/media.mp3","summary":"Fall asleep to the calm, in-depth story of the Bhagavad Gita from the Mahabharata. The Bhagavad Gita is one of the most read texts in human history. Most people know the name. Almost nobody knows the full conversation behind it — or why Arjuna was sitting in a chariot between two armies, unable to lift his bow. ⏱️ CHAPTERS 00:00 - The Dust Between Two Armies 12:13 - The Weight of Thirteen Years 40:47 - The Bow Falls 01:08:51 - The Smile That Changed Everything 01:40:18 - The Three Paths Through the Forest 02:15:37 - The Universe in His Mouth 02:46:14 - The Last Words Before the Conch 03:15:48 - What the Charioteer Was Trying to Say 03:27:34 - The Song That Never Ended 📖 IN THIS EPISODE In this documentary-style exploration, we cover: • Arjuna's collapse on the battlefield and why he refused to fight • Krishna's teaching on the eternal soul — what cannot be cut, burned, or destroyed • Karma yoga — the path of action without attachment to results • The Vishvarupa — when Krishna reveals his universal, all-devouring form • Bhakti, maya, and the three paths through the forest of dharma This is the story beneath the philosophy — immersive, sensory, and told from the inside of the chariot. Perfect for falling asleep, relaxation, study, or anyone curious about Hindu sacred texts and ancient India. Based on the authoritative Kisari Mohan Ganguli translation of the Mahabharata. 🔔 Subscribe for more: @SacredHinduStoriesforSleep #HinduStories #BhagavadGita #Mahabharata #SacredHinduStoriesForSleep #HinduMythology #SleepStories #HinduStoriesForSleep #FallAsleepFast #SleepMeditation #InsomniaRelief #MentalHealth #DeepSleep #AncientIndia #CalmingNarration #FaithAndRest #BedtimeStories #VedicWisdom #Dharma #Karma #Krishna #Arjuna #RestAndWisdom #KurukshetraWar #BhagavadGitaExplained Ho…","meta_description":"Fall asleep to the calm, in-depth story of the Bhagavad Gita from the Mahabharata. The Bhagavad Gita is one of the most read texts in human history. Most…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":13422,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/sacred-hindu-stories-for-sleep-7682482/episodes/the-bhagavad-gita-krishna-s-answer-on-the-battlefield/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/sacred-hindu-stories-for-sleep-7682482/the-bhagavad-gita-krishna-s-answer-on-the-battlefield.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}