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EPISODE · Jun 18, 2026 · 2H 17M

Why Did Krishna Wait for the 100th Insult? | The Vow He Made to a Mother

from Sacred Hindu Stories for Sleep

Fall asleep to the complete story of Shishupala — the king who insulted Krishna 100 times, and what happened when he reached the limit.Shishupala was born with three eyes and an extra arm. The prophecy came immediately: the man who would one day kill him was already in the room. Krishna was present. His mother begged Krishna to forgive her son's wrongs — up to 100 times. Shishupala spent his entire life counting down from that number, and never seemed to think about what came after.⏱️ CHAPTERS00:00 - Opening11:47 - The Child with Three Eyes30:55 - A Prince Raised on Resentment50:53 - Among Kings Who Also Burned01:06:06 - The Road to the Rajasuya01:24:46 - The First Honor01:47:06 - The Hundredth Insult02:01:14 - Reflection02:11:18 - When the Lamps Burn Low📖 IN THIS EPISODEIn this documentary-style exploration, we cover:• Shishupala's birth with deformities and the prophecy naming his future killer• The promise Krishna made to his aunt — 100 pardons, no exceptions• How Shishupala nursed a lifelong resentment of Krishna through envy, rivalry, and family politics• The Rajasuya ceremony of Yudhishthira and the insults that finally crossed every line• The moment the Sudarshana Chakra was released — and what it means for the soul that followsA story about grudges, promises, and what happens when someone spends every grace they were ever given.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 #Shishupala #SacredHinduStoriesForSleep #Mahabharata #HinduMythology #AncientIndia #VedicWisdom #Dharma #HinduStoriesForSleep #CalmingNarration #BedtimeStories #SleepStories #Krishna #ShishupalVadh #Rajasuya #SudarshanChakra #KrishnaStories #MahabharataStories #KingShishupala #ShishupalKrishna #MahabharataDeepDive Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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