Vikram-Betaal – The Final Problem – {Ep.276}
Today’s episode is the final Vikram-Betaal story. We’ll see how the Betaal finally stumps Vikram with a very complicated family tree. And […]
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Kathasaritasagara – Putra’s Paisa Pillow – {Ep.271}
Today’s story is from the Kathasaritasagara, or the ocean of the steam of stories. It’s about a King who escapes assassination, acquires […]
Jataka Tales – Penny Pincher – {Ep.267}
Today’s episode is from the Jataka Tales. It’s about a miser who learns generosity after a craving for lassi leads to surprising […]
Ramakrishna – Pandit and Milkmaid – {Ep.265}
Today’s episode is a folk tale popularized by the 19th century guru Ramakrishna Paramhans. This one is about a Pandit who tries […]
Jain Folk Tale – Soul Swapping Sovereign – {Ep.262}
Today’s episode is a Jain Folk Tale about a King who has several out of body experiences including living as an Elephant, […]
Himachal Pradesh Folk Tale – Dog Prince – {Ep.257}
Today’s episode is a Himachal Pradesh Folk Tale. It’s about a Dog who breaks all kinds of traditions by getting a human […]
Panchatantra – The Mouse Bride – {Ep.250}
Today’s story is from the Panchatantra. It’s about a mouse and her adoptive parents who are searching for the perfect husband – […]
Telugu Folk Tale – The Shepherd’s Ghost – {Ep.249}
Today’s episode is a folk tale from Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. This Telugu Folk Tale is about a simple-minded Shepherd who gets […]
Kathasaritasagara – An unfinished story – {Ep.244}
Today’s episode is a story from the Kathasaritasagara, or the Ocean of the Stream of stories. It’s about a prince, and a […]
Uttar Pradesh Folk Tale – The Lion’s Wedding – {Ep.242}
An Uttar Pradesh folk tale about Singham – a misunderstood lion. Hear how his fellow animals react to his upcoming wedding, and […]