Welcome to Story Time with Asha Teacher—one of the most-loved and most-heard Malayalam story podcasts!

Today we have two stories....

1. The Chinese Ferryman’s Treasure

Once, a humble ferryman spent his days rowing passengers across a great river. One morning he had a strange passenger. ...........This classic Chinese folktale explores the balance of greed, honesty, and destiny.

2. The Italian Sparrow and the Box of Misfortune

In ancient Italy, the Supreme God entrusted a tiny sparrow with a sacred box, warning it never to open it. But curiosity got the better of the little bird. As soon as it peeked inside, dark plagues, sicknesses, and misfortunes escaped, spreading across the world. Realizing its mistake, the sparrow desperately searched for a way to undo the damage, but some things can never be taken back. This Italian folktale echoes the legend of Pandora’s Box, reminding us of the dangers of unchecked curiosity.