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. Featuring a Sh...
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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 cr...
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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...
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 wit...
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...
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...
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 promi...
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 hou...
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...
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...
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 Bho...
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 weakn...
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 heav...
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...
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...
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 qu...
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 f...
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...
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...
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...
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...