74: Urmila - The Woman Who Slept for Fourteen Years So the Ramayana Could Happen

from The Long Thread - Ancient Stories For The Present Moment. · host Ashvee Kanwar

When Ram, Sita and Lakshman left for the forest, Urmila was left behind.Lakshman had a vow to keep — he would not sleep for fourteen years.The goddess of sleep came to him."If you will not sleep — is there someone who loves you enough to carry your share for you?"Lakshman thought of one person.Urmila said yes without hesitation.She slept for fourteen years.Lakshman stayed awake.The Ramayana happened.New story every day.Follow so you never miss one.

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