There was a hermitage belonging to the sage. 
ðɛɹ wɑz ʌ hɜ˞mʌtʌdʒ bɪlɔŋɪŋ tu ðʌ seɪdʒ. 
 Indian's voice is very clear and very monotone, with a moderate delivery pace in a room with very little or no reverberation.