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The word “chiranjeevi” (Sanskrit: चिरञ्जीवि) is a Sanskrit word that means “immortal” or “long-lived”. It is a combination of the words “chiram” (forever) and “jīvi” (lived). In Hindu mythology, the term is used to refer to a select group of individuals who are said to have been granted immortality.

Some of the most famous chiranjeevis in Hindu mythology include:

• Ashwatthama, the son of Dronacharya in the Mahabharata.
• Mahabali, the king of the asura (demon) kingdom of Kerala.
• Vyasa, the author of the Mahabharata and the Puranas.
• Hanuman, the monkey god who is a devoted follower of Rama in the Ramayana.
• Vibhishana, the younger brother of Ravana, the king of Lanka in the Ramayana.
• Kripácharya, the royal guru of the Pandavas and Kauravas in the Mahabharata.
• Parashurama, the sixth avatar of Vishnu.

It is said that the chiranjeevis are still alive today, and that they are wandering the earth in disguise. They are often depicted as being wise and benevolent, and are said to help those who are in need.

The word “chiranjeevi” is also used as a given name in some parts of India. It is a popular name for boys, and is often given to children who are expected to live long and healthy lives.

The seven chiranjeevis (Sanskrit: चिरञ्जीवि, meaning “everlasting”) are a group of seven legendary figures in Hindu mythology who are said to have been granted immortality. They are:

• Ashwatthama: The son of Dronacharya, a guru of the Pandavas and Kauravas in the Mahabharata. He is said to have been cursed by Krishna to live forever, but with his body forever burning with the pain of his sins.
• Mahabali: The king of the asura (demon) kingdom of Kerala. He is said to have been so benevolent and righteous that the gods were afraid of his growing power, so they tricked him into going to the underworld. However, he was allowed to return to earth once a year, during the Onam festival.
• Vyasa: The author of the Mahabharata and the Puranas. He is said to have been an incarnation of Vishnu, and is credited with codifying the Vedic scriptures.
• Hanuman: The monkey god who is a devoted follower of Rama in the Ramayana. He is said to be so strong and powerful that he can even lift Mount Kailash.
• Vibhishana: The younger brother of Ravana, the king of Lanka in the Ramayana. He defected to Rama’s side during the war, and is said to have been granted immortality by Vishnu.
• Kripácharya: The royal guru of the Pandavas and Kauravas in the Mahabharata. He is said to have been granted immortality by Krishna, so that he could continue to teach the Pandavas and Kauravas even after they died.
• Parashurama: The sixth avatar of Vishnu. He is said to have been born to kill the kshatriya (warrior) caste, and is credited with killing thousands of kshatriyas. He is also said to have been granted immortality by Shiva.

The seven chiranjeevis are said to be still alive today, and are believed to be wandering the earth in disguise. They are often depicted as being wise and benevolent, and are said to help those who are in need.