Hanuman Is Not Just a Myth: One of the 7 Immortals Still Walks Among Us

Imagine walking through a quiet forest at dawn with the mist still rising from the earth. Somewhere unseen, one of the Chiranjeevi might be watching. Not as a ghost of the past, but as a silent witness of time.

Hindu scriptures speak of seven beings who never died and live until the end of this cosmic age, the Kali Yuga. They have seen kingdoms rise and fall and civilizations fade and renew. Their purpose remains the same: to protect dharma and guide humanity when it loses its way.
Among these seven, Hanuman is the most beloved. A god who still breathes among mortals, whose name is whispered in prayer, and whose presence is felt wherever Ram Naam is chanted. The others are equally significant, each carrying a timeless story that speaks to something deeply human: the desire to matter beyond death.
Ashwatthama, the son of Guru Dronacharya, was born with a gem on his forehead that granted him invincibility and protection from hunger, thirst, and fatigue. During the Mahabharata war, he fought valiantly on the Kaurava side but was overcome by rage and grief after his father’s death. In a moment of fury, he released the Brahmastra against the Pandavas — a weapon of mass destruction that even gods feared.

Lord Krishna intervened and punished him by removing his divine gem and cursing him with an immortal life of endless suffering. Ashwatthama still roams the earth, unable to die, carrying the burden of his karma. His immortality stands as a reminder of how uncontrolled anger and ego can turn divine power into a curse.

King Bali, the grandson of Prahlada, was known for his generosity, wisdom, and adherence to dharma. His devotion to truth was so strong that even the gods could not defeat him through deceit. Lord Vishnu took the form of Vamana, the dwarf Brahmin, and asked Bali for three steps of land. When Vishnu expanded into his cosmic form as Trivikrama, he covered the earth and heavens in two steps.

Bali humbly offered his own head for the third. Impressed by his devotion and humility, Vishnu granted him immortality and made him the ruler of the netherworld (Patal Loka). It is said that Bali returns to earth once a year to bless his people — celebrated as Onam in Kerala. His immortality symbolizes humility before divine truth.

Vyasa, the son of sage Parashara and Satyavati, was no ordinary sage. He was a divine intellect who compiled and divided the vast Vedic knowledge into four parts — the Rig, Sama, Yajur, and Atharva Vedas — making them accessible to humanity. He also composed the Mahabharata, one of the greatest epics ever written, and the Brahma Sutras, which form the philosophical foundation of Vedanta.

Vyasa’s immortality is said to continue until the end of Kali Yuga, as he is believed to guide humanity whenever dharma declines. He represents the eternal wisdom that survives every age.

Hanuman, the son of Vayu (the wind god) and an incarnation of Lord Shiva, is among the most loved deities in Hinduism. His devotion to Lord Rama is considered the highest form of bhakti. He conquered fear, pain, and ego — not through divine weapons, but through pure surrender and faith.

According to the scriptures, Hanuman was blessed by Lord Rama to remain alive till the end of Kali Yuga, ensuring that Rama’s name is never forgotten. It is said that wherever the Ramayana is recited, Hanuman is invisibly present. His immortality signifies the eternity of devotion — reminding us that faith is timeless, and love for the divine never dies.

Vibhishana, the younger brother of Ravana, was one of the few who chose righteousness over familial loyalty. When Ravana defied dharma by abducting Sita, Vibhishana abandoned his brother and joined Lord Rama, offering wisdom that led to Ravana’s downfall.

After the war, Rama crowned him the ruler of Lanka and blessed him with immortality so that dharma may always prevail in that land. Vibhishana’s immortality represents the triumph of righteousness even amidst darkness, and the eternal duty of standing with truth, no matter the cost.

Kripacharya, one of the great teachers of the Kurukshetra war, was known for his mastery of martial arts and his discipline as a guru. He was the teacher of both Kauravas and Pandavas, yet remained impartial and devoted to dharma.

After the war, he continued to live as a sage and was later appointed as the preceptor of King Parikshit, the grandson of Arjuna. His immortality was granted because of his unwavering adherence to his duties and his role in preserving the knowledge of warfare and discipline for future generations.

Parashurama, the sixth avatar of Vishnu, was both a sage and a warrior — a rare union of spiritual power and martial skill. Born to sage Jamadagni and Renuka, he is famous for his vow to rid the world of corrupt Kshatriyas twenty-one times. Yet, after his fury subsided, he turned toward penance and teaching.


He continues to live as an immortal ascetic, training heroes like Bhishma, Drona, and Karna. Parashurama’s immortality signifies the balance between justice and renunciation, showing that even divine wrath must ultimately surrender to wisdom.