He spread a mat of grass on the ground and went into a posture of meditation. 
hi spɹɛd ʌ mæt ʌv ɡɹæs ɑn ðʌ ɡɹaʊnd ʌnd wɛnt ɪntu ʌ pɑstʃɜ˞ ʌv mɛdʌteɪʃʌn. 
 Indian speaks with a very monotone tone in a room with very clear acoustics, resulting in a very good recording.