Stories From India
277 episodes - English - Latest episode: 5 days ago - ★★★★★ - 25 ratingsI’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 is by podcast.
In every episode, I’ll bring you Stories from India from well known Indian Mythological epics like the Ramayan and Mahabharata, to folklore including the Panchatantra, Jataka Tales, Vikram and Betaal, Akbar and Birbal, Tenali Raman, and many other regional folk tales!
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252 - Ramayana - Laxman vs Indrajit
April 14, 2024 04:00 - 25 minutes - 59.3 MBThe Ramayana continues with another battle between Laxman and Indrajit, after Indrajit pulls a dirty trick - by bringing Sita onto the battlefield! Transcript and show notes: https://sfipodcast.com/ramayana-laxman-vs-indrajit-ep-252/ Music: https://www.purple-planet.com Previous Ramayana episodes: https://sfipodcast.com/category/ramayana/ #sfipodcast #Ramayana #Ramayan #Ram #Laxman #Lakshman #Seeta #Sita #Ravana #Ravan #Hanuman #Sugreeva #Sugriva #Ayodhya #Lanka #Indrajit #Meghnad ---...
251 - Chandrakanta - Perfume Seller
April 07, 2024 04:00 - 28 minutes - 65.5 MBChandrakanta continued, with Tej Singh and Chapla continuing to fool Ministers and Kings, all in a race against time to keep Maharaja Shivdutt at bay! Transcript and show notes: https://sfipodcast.com/chandrakanta-perfume-seller-ep-251/ Music: https://www.purple-planet.com Previous Chandrakanta episodes: Chandrakanta - Stories From India #sfipodcast #Chandrakanta #DevakiNandanKhatri #Aiyyaar #Aiyyari #Aiyyar #TejSingh #VirendraSingh #KroorSingh --- Send in a voice message: https://...
250 - Panchatantra - The Mouse Bride
March 31, 2024 04:00 - 26 minutes - 59.7 MBA Panchatantra story about a mouse and her adoptive parents who are searching for the perfect husband - both on the Earth and above it! Transcript and show notes: https://sfipodcast.com/panchatantra-the-mouse-bride-ep-250/ Music: https://www.purple-planet.com Previous Panchatantra episodes: https://sfipodcast.com/category/panchatantra/ #sfipodcast #Panchatantra #VishnuSharma #IndianFolkTales #FolkTalesOfIndia #FolkTales #FolkTale --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spot...
249 - Telugu Folk Tale - The Shepherd's Ghost
March 24, 2024 04:00 - 25 minutes - 58.4 MBA Telugu Folk Tale about a simple-minded Shepherd who gets into one ghostly misadventure after another, all because he had his future predicted. Transcript and show notes: https://sfipodcast.com/telugu-folk-tale-the-shepherds-ghost-ep-249/ Music: https://www.purple-planet.com #sfipodcast #Telugu #Telangana #AndhraPradesh #AndhraPradeshFolkTales #FolkTalesOfAndhraPradesh #Andhra #FolkTalesOfAndhra #TeluguFolkTales #TelanganaFolkTales #FolkTalesOfTelangana #IndianFolkTales #FolkTalesOfIndia...
248 - Mahabharata - Draupadi weds the Pandavas
March 17, 2024 04:00 - 34 minutes - 78.2 MBThe Mahabharata continued, with an explanation of how Draupadi ended up marrying all 5 Pandavas. Also: murderous plots, arson accusations and insurance fraud! Transcript and show notes: https://sfipodcast.com/mahabharata-draupadi-weds-the-pandavas-ep-248/ Music: https://www.purple-planet.com Previous Mahabharata Episodes: https://sfipodcast.com/category/mahabharata/ #sfipodcast #Mahabharata #Mahabharat #Krishna #Arjun #Draupadi #Kurukshetra #Hastinapura #Pandavas #Pandava #Pandav #Panda...
247 - Tenali-Raman - Raman vs Animals
March 10, 2024 05:00 - 25 minutes - 58.5 MBTwo 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 track down Transcript and show notes: https://sfipodcast.com/tenali-raman-raman-vs-animals-ep-247/ Music: https://www.purple-planet.com Previous Tenali Raman episodes: https://sfipodcast.com/category/tenali-raman/ #sfipodcast #TenaliRaman #Vijayanagar #Vijaynagaram #Tenali #Raman #Krishnadevaraya #Krishnadevarayar --- Send in a voice mess...
246 - History - Madhvacharya and Kanakadasa
March 03, 2024 05:00 - 29 minutes - 68.6 MBAn episode from history about two Krishna devotees Madhvacharya and Kanakadasa and also prominently featuring the Udupi Sri Krishna temple Transcript and show notes: https://sfipodcast.com/history-madhvacharya-and-kanakadasa-ep-246/ Music: https://www.purple-planet.com Here’s the new Youtube channel for this show: https://www.youtube.com/@sfipodcast/videos #sfipodcast #Kanakadasa #Madhvacharya #Udupi #Krishna #ShriKrishna #SriKrishna #Vishnu #Vaishnavism #KarnatakaHistory #HistoryOfKar...
245 - Ramayana - Laxman vs Indrajit
February 25, 2024 05:00 - 28 minutes - 65.5 MBA 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 pharmacy run Transcript and show notes: https://sfipodcast.com/ramayana-laxman-vs-indrajit-ep-245/ Music: https://www.purple-planet.com Previous Ramayana episodes: https://sfipodcast.com/category/ramayana/ #sfipodcast #Ramayana #Ramayan #Ram #Laxman #Lakshman #Seeta #Sita #Ravana #Ravan #Hanuman #Sugreeva #Sugriva #Ayodhya #Lanka #Indrajit #...
244 - Kathasaritasagara - An unfinished story
February 18, 2024 05:00 - 30 minutes - 68.8 MBA Kathasaritasagara story about a prince, and a life lesson on why you should never start a story without finishing it, especially if demons are listening in! Transcript and show notes: https://sfipodcast.com/kathasaritasagara-an-unfinished-story-ep-244/ Music: https://www.purple-planet.com Previous Kathasaritasagara episodes: https://sfipodcast.com/category/kathasaritasagara/ #sfipodcast #Kathasaritasagara #Somdev #IndianFolkTales #IndianFolkTale #FolkTales #FolkTale #FolkTalesOfIndia...
243 - Saptarishi - Diti and Kashyap
February 11, 2024 05:00 - 28 minutes - 65.4 MBA story about Kashyap, Diti, and Aditi including the creation of Kashmir, and the creation of two of the most powerful Asuras - Hiranyaksha and Hiranyakashapu Transcript and show notes: https://sfipodcast.com/saptarishi-diti-and-kashyap-ep-243/ Music: https://www.purple-planet.com Episodes featuring Diti’s children: Episode 20 – The Aunt from Hell - Stories From India Episode 21 – Final Destiny - Stories From IndiaKali – Attack of the Clones! – {Ep.163} - Stories From IndiaTripura – Shi...
242 - Uttar Pradesh Folk Tale - The Lion's Wedding
February 04, 2024 05:00 - 26 minutes - 60.9 MBAn Uttar Pradesh folk tale about Singham, a misunderstood lion. Hear how his fellow jungle animals react to his upcoming wedding and his attempt to make friends Transcript and show notes: https://sfipodcast.com/uttar-pradesh-folk-tale-the-lions-wedding-ep-242/ Music: https://www.purple-planet.com #sfipodcast #FolkTalesOfUttarPradesh #UttarPradeshFolkTales #UttarPradesh #Singham #Gir #FolkTalesOfIndia #IndianFolkTales --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show...
241 - Singhasan Battisi - Corpse Bride
January 28, 2024 05:00 - 28 minutes - 65.4 MBA 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 had the same chance? Transcript and show notes: https://sfipodcast.com/singhasan-battisi-corpse-bride-ep-241/ Music: https://www.purple-planet.com Previous Singhasan Battisi episodes: https://sfipodcast.com/category/singhasan-battisi/ #sfipodcast #SinghasanBattisi #Vikram #Vikramaditya #RajaVikram #RajaVikramaditya #RajaBhoja #Bhoja #Vikram...
240 - History - Tipu Sultan
January 21, 2024 05:00 - 26 minutes - 60.9 MBEpisode 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-Mysore wars, with advanced rocket technology! Transcript and show notes: https://sfipodcast.com/history-tipu-sultan-ep-240/ Music: https://www.purple-planet.com #sfipodcast #TipuSultan #Tipu #TigerOfMysore #Mysore #BritishEastIndiaCompany #BritishRaj #AngloMysoreWars #HistoryOfIndia #IndianHistory #Wodeyar --- Send in a voice message: https://...
239 - Mahabharata - Draupadi
January 14, 2024 05:00 - 36 minutes - 84.6 MBA story from the Mahabharata about Draupadi’s birth and her Swayamvar, featuring recipes for revenge served cold, and an insanely difficult archery contest Transcript and show notes: https://sfipodcast.com/mahabharata-draupadi-ep-239/ Music: https://www.purple-planet.com Previous Mahabharata episodes: https://sfipodcast.com/category/mahabharata/ #sfipodcast #Mahabharata #Mahabharat #Draupadi #Pandavas #Pandava #Pandav #Arjun #Bheema #Bhima #Duryodhan #Karna #Drupad #Swayamvar --- Se...
238 - History - Purandara Dasa
January 07, 2024 05:00 - 25 minutes - 59.3 MBA story from history about Purandara Dasa, a Scrooge-like diamond merchant whose meeting with Vishnu changed him to the extent that he gave it all away and became a composer and singer, ultimately becoming the grandfather of Carnatic music Transcript and show notes: https://sfipodcast.com/history-purandara-dasa-ep-238/ Music: https://www.purple-planet.com #sfipodcast #PurandaraDasa #Purandara #Purundara #PurundaraDasa #Vishnu #Carnatic #CarnaticMusic #IndianHistory #HistoryOfIndia --- ...
237 - Ramayana - Kumbhakarna
December 31, 2023 05:00 - 29 minutes - 66.9 MBA story from the Ramayana featuring Ravana’s little brother, Kumbhakarna, who is anything but little. We’ll see him enter the battlefield against the Vanar army Transcript and show notes: https://sfipodcast.com/ramayana-kumbhakarna-ep-237-stories-from-india-podcast/ Music: https://www.purple-planet.com Previous Ramayana episodes: Ramayana - Stories From India #sfipodcast #Ramayana #Ramayan #Ram #Laxman #Lakshman #Seeta #Sita #Ravana #Ravan #Hanuman #Sugreeva #Sugriva #Ayodhya #Lanka #...
236 - Chandrakanta - Aiyyar Warfare
December 24, 2023 05:00 - 33 minutes - 75.7 MBWe continue the story of #Chandrakanta, where the evil mastermind Kroor Singh allies with another evil mastermind, Maharaja Shivdutt, and his powerful #Aiyyaars Transcript and show notes: https://sfipodcast.com/chandrakanta-aiyyar-warfare-ep-236-stories-from-india-podcast/ Music: https://www.purple-planet.com Previous Chandrakanta episodes: Chandrakanta - Stories From India #sfipodcast #Chandrakanta #DevakiNandanKhatri #Aiyyaar #Aiyyaari #Aiyyar #Aiyyari #KroorSingh #Virendra #Virendr...
235 - Shiva - Kartikeya
December 17, 2023 05:00 - 30 minutes - 70.9 MBA story about Kartikeya or Murugan or Skanda, the Son of Shiva, who defeated the invincible Tarakasura, and a hill-carrying Asura all while he was still a child Transcript and show notes: https://sfipodcast.com/shiva-kartikeya-ep-235-stories-from-india-podcast/ Music: https://www.purple-planet.com Related episodes: Tripura – Shiva – {Ep.146} - Stories From India Episode 6.5 – All in the Family - Stories From India Episode 122 – Mahabharata – Nahush and Ashoksundari Episode 28 – His G...
234 - Akbar-Birbal - Birbal's Guru
December 10, 2023 05:00 - 26 minutes - 59.8 MBTwo Akbar-Birbal stories, one about Birbal’s Guru from whom he got all his wit, and the other is about Birbal relegated to the role of a washerman’s donkey! Transcript and show notes: https://sfipodcast.com/akbar-birbal-birbals-guru-ep-234-stories-from-india-podcast/ Music: https://www.purple-planet.com Previous Akbar-Birbal stories: Akbar-Birbal - Stories From India Amba story referred in the show notes: Episode 91 – Mahabharat – Amba - Stories From India #sfipodcast #AkbarBirbal ...
233 - Vikram-Betaal - Stealing Hearts and Jewels
December 03, 2023 05:00 - 27 minutes - 63.3 MBA Vikram-Betaal story featuring a tricky situation, a love triangle, a ruthless bandit, and a puzzle as usual. Will Vikramaditya solve it this time? Transcript and show notes: https://sfipodcast.com/vikram-betaal-stealing-hearts-and-jewels-ep-233-stories-from-india-podcast/ Music: https://www.purple-planet.com Previous Vikram Betaal stories Previous Singhasan Battisi stories #sfipodcast #VikramBetaal #VikramAurBetaal #Vikramaditya #Betaal #RajaVikram #RajaVikramditya --- Send in a vo...
232 - Arunachal Pradesh Folk Tale - Flying Monks
November 26, 2023 05:00 - 28 minutes - 65.1 MBAn Arunachal Pradesh Folk Tale about some students at the #Urgelling monastery, whose teacher really wanted them to learn flying before they could learn anything else! Transcript and show notes: https://sfipodcast.com/arunachal-pradesh-folk-tale-flying-monks-ep-232-stories-from-india-podcast/ Music: https://www.purple-planet.com #sfipodcast #ArunachalPradesh #ArunchalPradeshFolkTales #FolkTalesOfArunachalPradesh #MountGorichen #Gorichen #Tawang #Monastery #FolkTalesOfIndia #IndianFolkTale...
231 - Ramayana - Ravana enters the Ring
November 19, 2023 05:00 - 35 minutes - 81.7 MBA story from the Ramayana about how Ravana enters the battlefield and faces off against Sugriva, Hanuman, Nila, Lakshman, Hanuman again, and finally Ram himself! Transcript and show notes: https://sfipodcast.com/ramayana-ravana-enters-the-ring-ep-231-stories-from-india-podcast/ Music: https://www.purple-planet.com Previous Ramayana episodes: https://sfipodcast.com/category/ramayana/ #sfipodcast #Ramayana #Ram #Rama #Laxman #Lakshman #Sita #Seeta #Ravana #Ravan #Lanka #Sugriva #Sugreeva #...
230 - Kalidasa - Urvashi and Pururavas
November 12, 2023 05:00 - 37 minutes - 85.5 MBA love story between an Apsara and a King - Urvashi and Pururavas. Also featuring magical transformations, celestial theater and a gem that keeps popping up Transcript and show notes Music: https://www.purple-planet.com #sfipodcast #Urvashi #Pururavas #Kalidasa #Apsara #Indra #Swarg #Ayus #Kubera #Mahabharat #Mahabharata --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/storiesfromindia/message
229 - Mahabharata - Bhima vs Bakasura
November 05, 2023 04:00 - 40 minutes - 93.8 MBA story from the Mahabharata about how Bhima rescued a village from Bakasura - a giant, gluttonous monster. And he did it without the villagers even realizing it! Transcript and show notes: https://sfipodcast.com/mahabharata-bhima-vs-bakasura-ep-229-stories-from-india-podcast/ Music: https://www.purple-planet.com Previous Mahabharata episodes: https://sfipodcast.com/category/mahabharata/ #sfipodcast #Bhima #Mahabharata #Mahabharat #Bheema #Pandavas #Arjun #Yudhishthir #Kunti #Bakasur #Ba...
228 - Panchatantra - Lions and Jackals
October 29, 2023 04:00 - 30 minutes - 69.7 MBTwo Panchatantra stories about Lions and Jackals, including yet another take on the nature vs nurture debate, and an ancient version of a smart home speaker! Transcript and show notes: https://sfipodcast.com/panchatantra-lions-and-jackals-ep-228-stories-from-india-podcast/ Music: https://www.purple-planet.com Check out this link for previous Panchatantra stories. #sfipodcast #Panchatantra #VishnuSharma --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/storiesfromind...
227 - History - Rana Kumbha
October 22, 2023 04:00 - 31 minutes - 71.7 MBA story from history about the 15th century Rajput King, Maharana Kumbha of Mewar, who was one of the most powerful rulers of his time and who also remained undefeated Transcript and show notes: https://sfipodcast.com/history-rana-kumbha-ep-227-stories-from-india-podcast/ Music: https://www.purple-planet.com #sfipodcast #RanaKumbha #MaharanaKumbha #RajputHistory #IndianHistory #HistoryOfIndia #Mewar --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/storiesfromindia/m...
226 - Kathasaritasagara - Princess to the Rescue
October 15, 2023 04:00 - 39 minutes - 91.1 MBA story from the #Kathasaritasagara about a Prince on a quest to retrieve a golden arrow from a crane-demon, and kits to instantly grow mountains and rivers! Transcript and show notes: https://sfipodcast.com/kathasaritasagara-princess-to-the-rescue-ep-226-stories-from-india-podcast/ Music: https://www.purple-planet.com #sfipodcast --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/storiesfromindia/message
225.5 - Anniversary Special - Krishna Tulabhara
October 13, 2023 04:00 - 22 minutes - 21.2 MBA bonus episode - an anniversary special story about the time that I, Narada Muni, tried to steal Krishna away from his wives - Satyabhama and Rukmini Transcript and show notes: https://sfipodcast.com/krishna-tulabhara-ep-225-5-stories-from-india-podcast/ Music: https://www.purple-planet.com #sfipodcast #Krishna #Dwarka #Dwarika #Satyabhama #Rukmini #Narada #NaradaMuni #Tulabharam --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/storiesfromindia/message
225 - Mahabharata - Uloopi
October 08, 2023 04:00 - 32 minutes - 75.1 MBA story from the Mahabharata about Uloopi, a snake Princess who marries Pandava prince Arjun. She can light fires underwater and bring the dead back to life Transcript and show notes: https://sfipodcast.com/mahabharata-uloopi-ep-225-stories-from-india-podcast/ Music: https://www.purple-planet.com Previous Mahabharata episodes are linked here: https://sfipodcast.com/category/mahabharata/ #sfipodcast #Uloopi #Mahabharata #Mahabharat #Arjun #Arjuna #Pandava #Pandav #Yudhishthir #Chitrangad...
224 - Chandrakanta - Deception
October 01, 2023 04:00 - 31 minutes - 73.2 MBA Chandrakanta story about how Kroor Singh gets into big trouble for telling the truth, also featuring Tej Singh's clever aiyyaari and a secret midnight meeting Transcript and show notes: https://sfipodcast.com/chandrakanta-deception-ep-224-stories-from-india-podcast/ Music: https://www.purple-planet.com Previous Chandrakanta episodes: https://sfipodcast.com/category/chandrakanta/ #sfipodcast #Chandrakanta #DevakiNandanKhatri #Aiyyar #Aiyyari #Aiyyaar #Aiyyaari --- Send in a voice mes...
223 - Akbar-Birbal - Mirror, Mirror
September 24, 2023 04:00 - 29 minutes - 68.1 MBTwo Akbar-Birbal stories - one where Birbal find the most perfect portrait, and another where an order from Akbar could have plunged the country into anarchy Transcript and show notes: https://sfipodcast.com/akbar-birbal-mirror-mirror-ep-223-stories-from-india-podcast/ Music: https://www.purple-planet.com #sfipodcast #AkbarBirbal #Akbar #Birbal #Akbar-Birbal --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/storiesfromindia/message
222 - History - Ramanuja
September 17, 2023 04:00 - 33 minutes - 77.1 MBA story from History about the philosopher and guru Ramanuja - showing how politics in 11th century academia was cutthroat - quite literally! Transcript and show notes: https://sfipodcast.com/history-ramanuja-ep-222-stories-from-india-podcast/ Music: https://www.purple-planet.com #sfipodcast #Ramanuja #Ramanujacharya #History #IndianHistory #HistoryOfIndia #Vishnu #Vaishnavism --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/storiesfromindia/message
221 - Singhasan Battisi - Vikramaditya's Palace
September 10, 2023 04:00 - 26 minutes - 59.9 MBA Singhasan Battisi story about Vikramaditya acting on impulse - building a large, expensive palace, and then giving it away. And what Bhoja thought of all this Transcript and show notes: https://sfipodcast.com/singhasan-battisi-the-palace-of-dreams-ep-221-stories-from-india-podcast/ Music: https://www.purple-planet.com Links to previous Vikram Betaal and Singhasan Battisi stories #sfipodcast #SinghasanBattisi #Vikramaditya #RajaVikram #VikramBetaal #Lakshmi #Laxmi #Bhoja #RajaBhoja ---...
220 - Ramayana - The War Begins
September 03, 2023 04:00 - 29 minutes - 67 MBA Ramayana story about war between the Vanars and Lankans, including Indrajit’s snake weapon that almost gave Lanka the victory, except Garuda stepped in Transcript and show notes: https://sfipodcast.com/ramayana-the-war-begins-ep-220-stories-from-india-podcast/ Music: https://www.purple-planet.com We have seen Garuda’s story before in Episode 177 and Episode 178, including the conflict with the Nagas. Previous Ramayana episodes are here #sfipodcast #Rama #Ramayana #Ramayan #Lakshman #L...
219 - Bihar Folk Tale - Girls vs Bears
August 27, 2023 04:00 - 28 minutes - 64.6 MBA Bihar folktale about 7 sisters with a surprising amount in common with Hansel and Gretel and Goldilocks and the 3 bears, and also featuring aliens and ghosts! Transcript and show notes: https://sfipodcast.com/bihar-folk-tale-girls-vs-bears-ep-219-stories-from-india-podcast/ Music: https://www.purple-planet.com #sfipodcast #FolkTales #FolkTalesOfBihar #BiharFolkTales #BihariFolkTales #IndianFolkTales #FolkTalesOfIndia #Bihar --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/...
218 - Panchatantra - Angry Birds
August 20, 2023 04:00 - 27 minutes - 61.9 MBTwo Panchatantra stories featuring Angry Birds - seriously, don’t cross them or they can inflict major pain - whether you’re a giant Elephant or the mighty Ocean! Transcript and show notes: https://sfipodcast.com/panchatantra-angry-birds-ep-218-stories-from-india-podcast/ Music: https://www.purple-planet.com Check out this link for previous Panchatantra episodes. #sfipodcast #Panchatantra #Vishnu #VishnuSharma #Garuda #Garud #NaradaMuni #Narad #Narada #NaradMuni #FolkTalesOfIndia #Indian...
217.5 - History - Kanaklata
August 15, 2023 04:00 - 13 minutes - 12.8 MBAn Independence Day Special episode about Kanaklata Barua, a teenage Independence activist from Assam who gave up everything for her country Transcript and show notes: https://sfipodcast.com/history-kanaklata-ep-217-5-stories-from-india-podcast/ Music: https://www.purple-planet.com #sfipodcast #KanaklataBarua #Assam #QuitIndia #1942 #Kanaklata #Barua #Pushpalata #MrityuBahini #August15 #IndependenceDay --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/storiesfromindi...
217 - Mahabharata - Hidimba and Hidimba
August 13, 2023 04:00 - 31 minutes - 71.5 MBA Mahabharata story about how the Pandavas managed in the forest they escaped to, including their search for a 24-hour Dhaba, and their encounter with an evil, hungry Demon Hidimba, and his not-so-evil, not-so-hungry Demoness sister, Hidimba Transcript and show notes: https://sfipodcast.com/mahabharata-hidimba-and-hidimba-ep-217-stories-from-india-podcast/ Music: https://www.purple-planet.com Previous Mahabharata Episodes: https://sfipodcast.com/category/mahabharata/ #sfipodcast #Mahabha...
216 - Lakshmi - Farmerette
August 06, 2023 04:00 - 35 minutes - 80.1 MBA story about how the Goddess of Wealth, Lakshmi, became human temporarily - complete with an adoptive farmer family, all because she plucked a flower despite Vishnu’s words of caution! Transcript and show notes: https://sfipodcast.com/lakshmi-farmerette-ep-216-stories-from-india-podcast/ Music: https://www.purple-planet.com FeedSpot is a podcast ranking site. Check out their rankings. I’m especially happy to report that Stories From India is at the top of the list of the Best Indian Myth...
215 - Shiva - Origin of Yoga
July 30, 2023 04:00 - 21 minutes - 49.9 MBA story set in Mount Kailash about the Origin of Yoga. We'll see what Shiva, Parvati, and the stars in the Big Dipper or Saptarishi had to do with it! Transcript and show notes Music: https://www.purple-planet.com #sfipodcast #Shiva #Parvati #Kailas #Kailash #MountKailas #Saptarishi #Yoga #Yog #NaradaMuni #Narada #Narad --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/storiesfromindia/message
214 - Nagaland Folk Tale - Momola
July 23, 2023 04:00 - 28 minutes - 65.4 MBA Nagaland folk tale about Momola - a girl who became a mermaid, and a river that flooded a village in revenge, and a terrible misunderstanding about who’s on the dinner menu! Transcript and show notes Music: https://www.purple-planet.com FeedSpot is a pdocast ranking site. Check out their rankings. I’m especially happy to report that Stories From India is at the top of the list of the Best Indian Mythology Podcasts! Thank you for all your support in making this happen! #sfipodcast #Naga...
213 - Vishnu - Barbarika
July 16, 2023 04:00 - 26 minutes - 61 MBA story about Krishna's intervention when Bhima’s grandson Barbarika wants to enter the Mahabharata war with his 3 supreme arrows that can destroy everything Transcript and show notes Music: https://www.purple-planet.com Previous Mahabharata episodes are here. #sfipodcast #Barbarika #Barbarik #Krishna #Vishnu #Mahabharata #Mahabharat #NaradaMuni #Narada #Brahma --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/storiesfromindia/message
212 - Akbar-Birbal - Birbal's Execution
July 09, 2023 04:00 - 22 minutes - 52.2 MBA story about how Akbar tried to have Birbal and Tansen executed. No points for guessing that Birbal managed to find a way out, again! Transcript and show notes Music: https://www.purple-planet.com #sfipodcast #Akbar-Birbal #AkbarBirbal #Akbar #Birbal #Tansen --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/storiesfromindia/message
211 - Vishnu - Hayagriva
July 02, 2023 04:00 - 27 minutes - 62.1 MBA story about Vishnu’s Hayagriva avatar who has the head of a horse. That came in handy when fighting against an evil Haygriva! Transcript and show notes Music: https://www.purple-planet.com #sfipodcast #Vishnu #Hayagriva #Hayagreeva #Durga #Narada #NaradaMuni #Narad #NaradMuni --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/storiesfromindia/message
210 - History - Rani Chennabhairadevi
June 25, 2023 04:00 - 31 minutes - 72.6 MBA story from the 16th century about Chennabhairadevi - the longest-ruling Queen in Indian history. Her Portuguese enemies called her Raina Da Pimenta, or the pepper queen Transcript and show notes Music: https://www.purple-planet.com #sfipodcast #Chennabhairadevi #Gerusoppe #Gersoppa #Mirjan #GoaHistory #IndianHistory #MedievalIndia #HistoryOfIndia #RainaDaPimenta #PepperQueen #Karnataka #HistoryOfKarnataka #UttaraKannada --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/...
209 - Ramayana - Angad
June 18, 2023 04:00 - 31 minutes - 72.9 MBA story from the Ramayana - it’s Deja Vu for Ravana and his Lankan courtiers when another Vanar, Angad, shows up uninvited at court. Transcript and show notes Music: https://www.purple-planet.com Previous Ramayana Episodes: Valmiki was the author of the epic. His origin story is in Episode 6. The main story kicks off in Episode 7. Episode 15 and Episode 16 are about Rama and Laxman’s encounter with Vishwamitra. A flashback to Dasharath’s past is in Episode 24. Ram, Laxman, and Sita begin...
208 - Assam Folk Tale - Tejimola
June 11, 2023 04:00 - 23 minutes - 53.5 MBAn Assamese folk tale featuring a cruel stepmother and several magical transformations that completely contradict how Biology textbooks described plant evolution Transcript and show notes Music: https://www.purple-planet.com #sfipodcast #Assam #Assamese #AssameseFolkTales #AssameseFolkTale #FolkTalesOfAssam #FolkTalesOfIndia #IndianFolkTales #FolkTale --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/storiesfromindia/message
207 - Mahabharata - The Golden Mongoose
June 04, 2023 04:00 - 22 minutes - 51.7 MBA story from the Mahabharata about a Golden Mongoose that can talk, and that wanders around, reviewing royal ceremonies! Transcript and show notes Music: https://www.purple-planet.com Previous Mahabharata episodes are here #sfipodcast #Mahabharata #Mahabharat #Yudhishthir #Krishna #Bheem #Arjun --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/storiesfromindia/message
206 - Tenali-Raman - Theft-a-palooza
May 28, 2023 04:00 - 25 minutes - 58.9 MBA story about a stealing spree in Vijaynagar, and a lesson from Tenali Raman about the best place to hide our money when the country is overrun by thieves and burglars, and highwaymen! Transcript and show notes Music: https://www.purple-planet.com Previous Tenali Raman stories are here The Krishnadevarayar history episode is here #sfipodcast #Tenali #TenaliRaman #Vijaynagar #Vijaynagaram #Krishnadevarayar #Krishnadevaraya --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/po...
205 - Mahabharata - Lakshagraha
May 21, 2023 04:00 - 33 minutes - 76.5 MBThis story from the Mahabharata is about how the Pandavas managed to get out of the frying pan, and the fire - when Duryodhan gave them a shiny palace, Lakshagraha, as a gift! Transcript and show notes Music: https://www.purple-planet.com Previous Mahabharata episodes are here #sfipodcast #Mahabharata #Mahabharat #Lakshagraha #Lakshagriha #Pandavas #Pandavs #Pandav #Hastinapur #Kaurav #Kauravas #Vidhur #Duryodhan #Yudhishtir #Karna #Bheem #Arjun #Dhritarashtra #Bhishma #Kunti --- Send...