{"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":"Who Are the 7 Immortals of Hindu Mythology? | The Ones Who Cannot Die","slug":"who-are-the-7-immortals-of-hindu-mythology-the-ones-who-cannot-die","published_at":"2026-06-15T23:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/sacred-hindu-stories-for-sleep-7682482/who-are-the-7-immortals-of-hindu-mythology-the-ones-who-cannot-die","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/sacred-hindu-stories-for-sleep-7682482","url":"https://youtu.be/2ckONyZW_K0","audio_url":"https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/6973ec58283ec80e150c12be/e/6a24d7b1ebd8b0fa73c03883/media.mp3","summary":"Fall asleep to the calm, in-depth story of the Seven Immortals from the Mahabharata and Hindu sacred texts. In Hindu mythology, some warriors don't die when the war ends. Hanuman still wanders the forests, listening for Rama's name. Ashwatthama still carries the wound of a single night's choice. Seven immortal beings remain — blessed, cursed, or simply unfinished — long after the age they belonged to has turned to dust. ⏱️ CHAPTERS 00:00 - Opening 09:24 - Ashwatthama and the Wound That Would Not Close 33:33 - Vyasa by the River of Stories 53:16 - Hanuman on the Wind Beyond the War 01:15:30 - Vibhishana and the Throne of a City Won by Fire 01:35:49 - Kripacharya and Parashurama, the Teachers Who Outlived Their Students 02:00:20 - Mahabali Beneath the Earth, Waiting for One More Festival 02:17:31 - Reflection — What the Stories Were Trying to Tell You 02:33:51 - Outro 📖 IN THIS EPISODE In this documentary-style exploration, we cover: • Ashwatthama — the warrior cursed to wander the earth until the end of the age • Vyasa — the sage who preserved the memory of an entire civilization • Hanuman — the devotee who remains wherever Rama's name is spoken • Vibhishana — the king who chose dharma over blood • Kripacharya and Parashurama — the teachers who outlived every student they made • Mahabali — the generous king who still returns once a year to see his people These are the Chiranjivis — the immortal ones of Hindu sacred tradition — and their stories reveal what kinds of lives leave marks that time cannot erase. 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 #SevenImmortals…","meta_description":"Fall asleep to the calm, in-depth story of the Seven Immortals from the Mahabharata and Hindu sacred texts. In Hindu mythology, some warriors don't die wh…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":9917,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/sacred-hindu-stories-for-sleep-7682482/episodes/who-are-the-7-immortals-of-hindu-mythology-the-ones-who-cannot-die/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/who-are-the-7-immortals-of-hindu-mythology-the-ones-who-cannot-die.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}