{"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 Complete Story of Duryodhana | The Price of Ambition","slug":"the-complete-story-of-duryodhana-the-price-of-ambition","published_at":"2026-04-23T23:08:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/sacred-hindu-stories-for-sleep-7682482/the-complete-story-of-duryodhana-the-price-of-ambition","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/sacred-hindu-stories-for-sleep-7682482","url":"https://youtu.be/Ld1ubQvlNUs","audio_url":"https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/6973ec58283ec80e150c12be/e/69dc28dcaf4db69e0dc6e78f/media.mp3","summary":"Fall asleep to the calm, in-depth story of Duryodhana from the Mahabharata. Duryodhana is one of the most recognizable names in Hindu mythology. Most people know him as the villain of the Mahabharata. Far fewer know the full shape of his life — the blind king's eldest son who grew up in the shadow of five cousins, found his only true friend in a man the world had dismissed, and refused to yield even when a god himself asked it of him. ⏱️ CHAPTERS 00:00 - Opening 10:40 - The First Cry in the House of Kuru 44:46 - The Tournament and the Friend from the Dust 01:16:01 - The Palace of Lac and the Jealousy That Learned to Plot 01:40:13 - The Dice That Would Not Stop Rolling 02:07:24 - No Needlepoint of Earth 02:31:30 - Eighteen Days Under a Red Sky 03:02:53 - What the Ancient Storytellers Wanted Us to See 03:11:53 - The Last Echo in Hastinapura 📖 IN THIS EPISODE In this documentary-style exploration, we cover: • Duryodhana's childhood in Hastinapura, growing up in constant comparison with the Pandavas • The tournament where he crowned Karna king of Anga — and the friendship that defined his life • The house of lac and the first attempt on his cousins • The dice game that stripped the Pandavas of their kingdom, queen, and freedom • Krishna's peace mission, Duryodhana's refusal, and the eighteen days of Kurukshetra • The final mace battle at the lake — and what the ancient storytellers wanted us to understand 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 #Duryodhana #SacredHinduStoriesForSleep #Mahabharata #HinduMythology #FallAsleepFast #SleepMeditation #InsomniaRelief #Me…","meta_description":"Fall asleep to the calm, in-depth story of Duryodhana from the Mahabharata. Duryodhana is one of the most recognizable names in Hindu mythology. Most peop…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":12293,"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-complete-story-of-duryodhana-the-price-of-ambition/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-complete-story-of-duryodhana-the-price-of-ambition.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}