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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 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

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00:25:54

200 - Vishnu - Face-lift

Stories From India ·

2023/04/16

A story about me, Narada Muni! I learn meditation, and then I get a face-lift - thanks to Vishnu! And I break the time-traveler’s code! Transcript and show notes Music: https://www.purple-planet.com #sfipodcast #NaradaMuni #Narada #Narad #Vishnu #LordVishnu #Shiva #LordShiva #Meditation #Vayu #Agni #Varun #Varuna #Indra --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/storiesfromindia/message

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00:25:29

199 - Ramayana - Rama Setu

Stories From India ·

2023/04/09

A Ramayana story about how Ram, Laxman and the Vanars built the Rama Setu and crossed the ocean to reach Lanka. Also featuring an explanation for why there’s a desert in Rajasthan! 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

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00:28:07

198 - Chandrakanta - Aiyyar Prison

Stories From India ·

2023/04/02

Chandrakanta’s story continues with a new Aiyyar, a prison that’s more like a vacation spot, and also featuring a nepo-baby plotting assassination Transcript and show notes Music: https://www.purple-planet.com Previous Chandrakanta episodes were Episode 130 and Episode 137 and Episode 174#sfipodcast #Chandrakanta #Khatri #DevakiNandanKhatri #Aiyyar #Aiyyari #Aiyyaar --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/storiesfromindia/message

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00:19:36

197 - History - Onake Obavva

Stories From India ·

2023/03/26

An 18th-century story about how a woman with just a pestle(Onake) defended Chitradurga from invading soldiers! Also featuring: a slightly modified version of Whack-a-mole! Transcript and show notes Music: https://www.purple-planet.com#sfipodcast #Chitradurga #Onake #Obavva #OnakeObavva #HyderAli #MadakariNayaka #IndianHistory #Karnataka #HistoryOfIndia #HistoryOfKarnataka #Mysore #KarnatakaHistory #Mysuru --- Send in a voice message:

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00:23:43

196 - Odisha Folk Tale - Sakshigopala

Stories From India ·

2023/03/19

This story is a folk tale from Odisha set in the village of Sakshigopala about true love, a broken promise, and Lord Vishnu himself as a witness but under a specific Orpheus-like condition Transcript and show notes Music: https://www.purple-planet.com #sfipodcast #Odisha #Sakshigopala #Sakshigopal #Vishnu #LordVishnu #Orpheus #Puri #Jagannath #Gopinath #FolkTalesOfIndia #IndianFolkTales #OdishaFolkTales #FolkTalesOfOdisha #Bhubaneswar --- Send in a voice message:

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00:31:56

195 - Mahabharata - Don't have a cow

Stories From India ·

2023/03/12

A Mahabharata story about Dronacharya and Drupad, about how refusing to acknowledge a decades long friendship can lead to a decades long grudge, and humiliation Transcript and show notes: https://sfipodcast.com/mahabharata-dont-have-a-cow-ep-195-stories-from-india-podcast/ Music: https://www.purple-planet.com Previous Mahabharata episodes are here #sfipodcast #Mahabharata #Mahabharat #Dronacharya #Drona #Drupad #Arjun #Arjuna #Pandava #Kaurav #Duryodhan --- Send in a voice message:

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00:20:35

194 - Hitopadesha - Claws, Wings, and Fledglings

Stories From India ·

2023/03/05

A Hitopadesha story featuring a vulture, a cat and a day care for little birds that pays a very heavy price for not investing enough in the interview process Transcript and show notes Music: https://www.purple-planet.com #sfipodcast #Hitopadesha #Hitopadesh #FolkTalesOfIndia #IndianFolkTales #FolkTales #FolkTale #Panchatantra --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/storiesfromindia/message

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00:20:51

193 - Brahma - Brahmaputra

Stories From India ·

2023/02/26

Origin stories of the #Brahmaputra river, featuring noble intentions to help millions, an accidentally mis-phrased wish, and a modern upgrade to wish fulfillment Transcript and show notes Music: https://www.purple-planet.com #sfipodcast #Brahma #NaradaMuni #Narada #Parshuram #Parshurama #Buddha --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/storiesfromindia/message

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00:36:14

192 - Shiva - Shark Attack

Stories From India ·

2023/02/19

A story about the time Shiva got really angry with Parvati and cursed her to become a fisherwoman. And how Nandi helped bring her back to their home in Mount Kailas Transcript and show notes Music: https://www.purple-planet.com #sfipodcast #Shivaratri #Shiva #Parvati #Kailas #Nandi #MountKailas #Kailash #MountKailash --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/storiesfromindia/message

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00:32:44

191 - Jataka Tales - Dinner Plans

Stories From India ·

2023/02/12

A couple of Jataka tales about a donkey - one about a Donkey who wants to sing, and another about a goat who just wants to get home! Transcript and show notes Music: https://www.purple-planet.com Previous Jataka tales we have covered: Episode 79 – Jataka Tales – Mission Impossible 18 – Monkey Business Episode 14 – Of Mice and Men Episode 107 - The King and Hisss Superpower Episode 117 - Jataka Tales - Gratitude #sfipodcast #Jataka #JatakaTales #Buddha --- Send in a voice message:

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00:39:35

190 - Ramayana - War Plans

Stories From India ·

2023/02/05

We continue the #Ramayana after #Hanuman returns from burning #Lanka. #Ram and #Ravana each talk to their respective councils, planning next steps for war! 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

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00:40:30

189 - Bengali Folk Tale - Hiraman and the Princess

Stories From India ·

2023/01/29

A Bengali Folk Tale about a parrot that can do anything - including growing wings on a horse, restoring sight to the blind, and navigating to obscure kingdoms Transcript and show notes Music: https://www.purple-planet.com #sfipodcast #BengaliFolkTale #Bengal #WestBengal #Bengali #FolkTale #FolkTalesOfIndia #IndianFolkTales #BengaliFolkTales #FolkTalesOfBengal #Hiraman --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/storiesfromindia/message

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00:36:03

188 - Singhasan Battisi - The Deer Prince

Stories From India ·

2023/01/22

A Singhasan Battisi story featuring a talking Deer, a Pandu-like curse, a Rishi who’s desperately waiting to meet Vikramaditya, and Betaal to the rescue Transcript and show notes Music: https://www.purple-planet.com #sfipodcast #SinghasanBattisi #Vikramaditya #VikramAurBetaal #Bhoja #Bhoj #Vikram #Ujjain #Singhasan #Betaal Previous Singhasan Battisi stories start with Raja Bhoja’s backstory in Episode 124. A couple of previous stories include Episode 136 and Episode 164. Vikram and Betaal

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00:26:53

187 - Brahma - Java

Stories From India ·

2023/01/15

A story about how Brahma and Vishnu setup the geography of Indonesia when they carried a mountain which was the center of the Universe to a floating island! Transcript and show notes Music: https://www.purple-planet.com #sfipodcast #NaradaMuni #Narada #Vishnu #Brahma #Shiva #Java #Indonesia #Meru #Sumeru #Mahameru #Semeru --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/storiesfromindia/message

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00:33:22

186 -Mahabharata - Karna

Stories From India ·

2023/01/08

A story about #Karna’s childhood and education in the #Mahabharata, including his tutelage under #Dronacharya and later #Parshuram. Also featuring a budding friendship with #Duryodhan, and a budding rivalry with #Arjun. Transcript and show notes Music: https://www.purple-planet.com Other Mahabharat episodes we have covered before: Episode 59 – River of Dreams Episode 60 – Down By The River Episode 68 – Waiting Episode 69 – Father and Son Episode 70 – The Art of the Deal Episode 83 – Mahabharata –

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00:21:16

185 - Ramayana - Kakabhushundi

Stories From India ·

2023/01/01

A story about Kakabhushundi - a crow who goes through 1001 punishments. Until finally, Shiva gives him the power to pause time and travel to other Universes! Transcript and show notes Music: https://www.purple-planet.com #sfipodcast #Kakabhushundi #Shiva #Rama #Ramayana #Ayodhya --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/storiesfromindia/message

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00:24:23

184 - Uttar Pradesh Folk Tale - Hari Potter vs the...

Stories From India ·

2022/12/25

An #UttarPradesh #FolkTale about Hari Potter(a real, professional potter!) who tries to cheat Yama Raj, the God of Death! Transcript and show notes Music: https://www.purple-planet.com #sfipodcast #FolkTalesOfIndia #FolkTalesOfUttarPradesh #UttarPradeshFolkTales #IndianFolkTales #HarryPotter --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/storiesfromindia/message

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00:26:19

183 - Bihar Folk Tale - A Pilfering Princely Parable

Stories From India ·

2022/12/18

A folk tale from Bihar featuring a Prince who has perfected the art of stealing. Along with stealing jewelry, and horses, he can also steal the heart of a Princess! Transcript and show notes Music: https://www.purple-planet.com #sfipodcast #FolkTalesOfIndia #IndianFolkTales #FolkTalesOfBihar #BihariFolkTales #Bihar #FolkTale --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/storiesfromindia/message

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00:27:23

182 - Ramayana - Jayant

Stories From India ·

2022/12/11

A story from the Ramayana about Jayant, the son of Indra, who in crow form bothers Sita. Not knowing that Ram would launch a Brahmastra at him! Transcript and show notes Music: https://www.purple-planet.com #sfipodcast #Ramayana #Ramayan #Jayant #Indra #Sita #Rama #Ram #Hanuman #Laxman #Lakshman #Kakasura #Chitrakoot Previous Ramayana Episodes: Valmiki was the author of the Ramayana. We covered his origin story in Episode 6 – Fish Highwayman The Ramayana kicks off in Episode 7 – Kingdom by Horse

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00:24:32

181 - Mahabharata - Crown Prince

Stories From India ·

2022/12/04

We continue the Mahabharata with a debate about who should sit on the Hastinapur throne, and a Wax Palace(!) that Duryodhan plans to gift the Pandavas! Transcript and show notes Music: https://www.purple-planet.com Previous Mahabharata episodes are here #sfipodcast #Mahabharata #Mahabharat #Hastinapur #Duryodhan #Pandav #Pandavas #Kaurav #Kauravas #Dhritarashtra #Bhishma #Dronacharya --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/storiesfromindia/message

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