Stories From India
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Stories From India
I’m the host Narada Muni, and I’m a mythological character myself! I have the gift of eternal life, and knowledge of the past, the present, and the future. I’m also the son of Brahma, the creator of the Universe. By profession, I’m a traveling musician and storyteller, so the way I’m doing my job i...
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278 - Vishnu - Pradyumna and Aniruddha
We’ve completed 5 Years of this show!!
This episode covers stories about Pradyumna and Aniruddha, Krishna’s son and grandson. Feat...
277 - Mahabharata - Stairway to Heaven
The Mahabharata concludes with the Pandavas journey up the himalayas, with an unexpected companion and lots of surprises waiting for them in the after...
276 - Vikram-Betaal - The Final Problem
The final Vikram and Betaal story, in which the Betaal stumps Vikram with a very complicated family tree. And the framing narrative ends with an assas...
275 - Akbar-Birbal - Music, Mammoths, and Mind Games
4 Akbar Birbal stories to celebrate the 300th episode of this show! Featuring musicians, a gray elephant that is also a white elephant, and child psyc...
274 - Saptarishi - Godavari
The story of how the Godavari river originated. Also: a Maharishi who wants to wash away his sins, a gift from Shiva, and Valmiki’s genetic cloning ex...
273 - Mahabharata - Draupadi vs Dice and Deceit
A Mahabharata story about Draupadi in an epic showdown when the Kauravas try to utterly humiliate her—only to face a divine twist, and promises of rev...
272 - Tenali Raman - Raman's Ruse
Two Tenali Raman stories about how this court jester outsmarts a greedy lender of pots and pans in a courtroom and also how he sells his house for fre...
271 - Kathasaritasagara - Putra's Paisa Pillow
A Kathasaritasagara story about a King who makes gold in his sleep, avoids assassination, gains more superpowers, finds true love and builds a new kin...
270 - Ramayana - Lav and Kush
The Ramayana concludes with a couple of mysterious boys defeating Rama’s armies and his 3 brothers in battle. A battle fought over ownership rights to...
269 - Singhasan Battisi - Lion Among Sheep
A Singhasan Battisi story about Raja Bhoj's quest to claim Vikramaditya's throne, and a nature vs nurture or Karma vs Janma debate. Will Bhoj prove wo...
268 - Mahabharata - Loaded Dice
A Mahabharata story about a palace of illusions, hurt feelings, a high stakes game of chance played with loaded dice, and Yudhishtir’s weakness for ga...
267 - Jataka Tales - Penny Pincher
A Jataka Tale about a miser who learns generosity after a craving for lassi leads to surprising changes - bankruptcy, alienation, and a heavenly twin!...
266 - Saptarishi - A divine dilemma
The story of Anasuya where Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva are born to her in their human avatars. See how she overcomes a dilemma that would have stumped m...
265 - Ramakrishna - Pandit and Milkmaid
A folk tale by the 19th century guru Ramakrishna Paramhansa about a Pandit who tries to take a milkmaid to task and ends up in the soup. Or to be prec...
264 - Mahabharata - Arjun's Bridge of Arrows
A Mahabharata story featuring Prince Arjun and a construction problem - can he build a bridge of arrows across an ocean? And a monkey for quality cont...
263 - Ramayana - Ravana Falls
A story from the Ramayana that begins with the final battle between Rama and Ravana, and ends with a non-stop emissions-free direct flight from Lanka...
262 - Jain Folk Tale - Soul Swapping Sovereign
A Jain Folk Tale about a King who has several out of body experiences including living as an Elephant, a Deer, a Parrot. Can he save himself from an e...
261 - Vikram-Betaal - Build-a-Beast
A Vikram-Betaal story about four graduates who use their new skills to bring a dead creature back to life! Can Vikram solve Betaal’s tricky question a...
260 - Chandrakanta - Aiyyar Diplomacy
Chandrakanta’s story continues, with Tej Singh and Chapla’s politics, lies, diplomacy, and deception to get Naugarh and Vijaygarh to become friends ag...
259 - Ramayana - Hanuman vs Ahiravana
The Ramayana continues with Ram and Laxman getting abducted, and Hanuman’s battle with their kidnapper - the Underworld Don - Mahiravana a.k.a. Ahirav...
258 - Puranas - Shilavati and Anasuya
A story about a devoted wife, Shilavati, who stopped the entire world to protect her husband from Rishi Mandavya’s terrible curse. Can Anasuya save th...
257 - Himachal Pradesh Folk Tale - Dog Prince
A Himachal Pradesh Folk Tale about a Dog who breaks with tradition by getting a human as a pet. Plus Magical transformations and an unfixable crack in...
256 - Mahabharata - Khandava
A Mahabharata story about how Arjun and Krishna embarked on a rapid deforestation project, with a little help from Agni but complete opposition from I...
255 - Singhasan Battisi - Vikramaditya, Varuna, and Vayu
A Singhasan Battisi story about Raja Vikramaditya’s attempts to retain prosperity in his Kingdom. Including procuring a wish-fulfilling cow and a flyi...
254 - Puranas - Harishchandra
The story of Raja Harishchandra and Vishwamitra - how the King stuck to his moral principles, regardless of the cost to his family, his subjects, and...
253 - History - Aruna Asaf Ali
A story from history about Aruna Asaf Ali, a progressive thinker who influenced India’s fight for independence and galvanized the masses at crucial ti...
252 - Ramayana - Laxman vs Indrajit
The Ramayana continues with another battle between Laxman and Indrajit, after Indrajit pulls a dirty trick - by bringing Sita onto the battlefield!
251 - Chandrakanta - Perfume Seller
Chandrakanta continued, with Tej Singh and Chapla continuing to fool Ministers and Kings, all in a race against time to keep Maharaja Shivdutt at bay!...
250 - Panchatantra - The Mouse Bride
A Panchatantra story about a mouse and her adoptive parents who are searching for the perfect husband - both on the Earth and above it!
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249 - Telugu Folk Tale - The Shepherd's Ghost
A Telugu Folk Tale about a simple-minded Shepherd who gets into one ghostly misadventure after another, all because he had his future predicted.
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248 - Mahabharata - Draupadi weds the Pandavas
The Mahabharata continued, with an explanation of how Draupadi ended up marrying all 5 Pandavas. Also: murderous plots, arson accusations and insuranc...
247 - Tenali-Raman - Raman vs Animals
Two Tenali Raman stories featuring a holy man reincarnated as a parrot(or not!). And a camel that rage-quit its caravan and whom only Raman could trac...
246 - History - Madhvacharya and Kanakadasa
An episode from history about two Krishna devotees Madhvacharya and Kanakadasa and also prominently featuring the Udupi Sri Krishna temple
245 - Ramayana - Laxman vs Indrajit
A Ramayana Story about Laxman’s battle against Indrajit, and Hanuman to the rescue as he flies all the way to the Himalayas when his side needs a phar...
244 - Kathasaritasagara - An unfinished story
A Kathasaritasagara story about a prince, and a life lesson on why you should never start a story without finishing it, especially if demons are liste...
243 - Saptarishi - Diti and Kashyap
A story about Kashyap, Diti, and Aditi including the creation of Kashmir, and the creation of two of the most powerful Asuras - Hiranyaksha and Hirany...
242 - Uttar Pradesh Folk Tale - The Lion's Wedding
An Uttar Pradesh folk tale about Singham, a misunderstood lion. Hear how his fellow jungle animals react to his upcoming wedding and his attempt to ma...
241 - Singhasan Battisi - Corpse Bride
A Singhasan Battisi story where Raja Vikramaditya has a chance to end world hunger, only if he becomes a step-stool. What might Raja Bhoja do if he ha...
240 - History - Tipu Sultan
Episode 240 is a story from History about Tipu Sultan, the Tiger of Mysore, who struck terror in the hearts of the British during the four Anglo-Mysor...
239 - Mahabharata - Draupadi
A story from the Mahabharata about Draupadi’s birth and her Swayamvar, featuring recipes for revenge served cold, and an insanely difficult archery co...