Shiva in Kalyug, Seven Immortals & Reincarnation | Akshat Gupta | The Human Thread

The stories of Ramayana and Mahabharata have survived for thousands of years, but the emotions within them have never really changed. In Episode 92 of The Human Thread, Ashna Kalra sits down with Akshat Gupta, Author, for a wide-ranging conversation on mythology, immortality, dharma, faith, religion, reincarnation and the human nature hidden within our ancient stories. From the Seven Immortals and the possibility of immortality to the choices of characters in Ramayana and Mahabharata, Akshat explores how loyalty, love, anger, debt and belonging continue to shape human behaviour. He reflects on why these characters feel so relevant even today — because beneath the gods, kings and legends were emotions remarkably similar to our own. The conversation then moves into deeper questions around faith, religion and belief — how societies create structures around the divine, why human beings choose sides, and how mythology can influence the way we understand history and morality. Akshat also shares his perspective on Shiva and Kalyug, the significance of Naga Sadhus, ancient knowledge, spirituality, and a striking personal account connected to reincarnation and memories across lifetimes. At its heart, this episode is an exploration of what makes these stories timeless — not because the world has remained the same, but because human nature has. This episode explores how: Ramayana and Mahabharata reveal the complexity of human emotions Loyalty and indebtedness can shape the choices we make Mythological characters were driven by emotions much like our own The Seven Immortals represent one of the enduring mysteries of Indian tradition Immortality goes beyond simply living for a long time Faith and religion can represent very different ideas Gods have been connected to ideas of order, structure and society Shiva carries a particular significance as the world moves through Kalyug Naga Sadhus represent a life of detachment and nothingness Reincarnation raises questions about memory beyond a single lifetime Ancient knowledge continues to challenge our understanding of what was already known History, mythology and storytelling shape how we remember the past The emotions that shaped these ancient stories continue to shape human beings today 🎬 New episodes drop every Tuesday on YouTube and major audio streaming platforms. Follow us for more: Instagram:   / thehumanthread.podcast   YouTube:    / @thehumanthreadpodcast   Facebook:   / thehumanthread   (Akshat Gupta, The Human Thread, Ashna Kalra, Ramayana, Mahabharata, Indian Mythology, Hindu Mythology, Seven Immortals, Immortality, Shiva, Kalyug, Dharma, Religion, Faith, Spirituality, Reincarnation, Naga Sadhus, Ancient Knowledge, Sanatan, Human Nature, Mythology Podcast, Spirituality Podcast, The Human Thread Podcast)