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He stole not with force, but with words.
He robbed not with weapons, but with wit.
Today’s story follows Sahasramallan, a legendary trickster-thief whose intelligence was sharper than any blade. From cheating a barber and a cloth merchant, to outwitting dancers, horse keepers, army chiefs—and even the king himself—Sahasramallan’s exploits read like a masterclass in deception.
But this is not just a tale of clever thefts.
It is also the story of an unexpected transformation.
What makes a man who fools an entire kingdom finally renounce the world?
How does a life built on cunning end in silence and self-realization?
This episode explores humor, human weakness, moral irony, and the surprising path from trickery to truth, making Sahasramallan’s story as thought-provoking as it is entertaining.
By Asha Teacher5
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He stole not with force, but with words.
He robbed not with weapons, but with wit.
Today’s story follows Sahasramallan, a legendary trickster-thief whose intelligence was sharper than any blade. From cheating a barber and a cloth merchant, to outwitting dancers, horse keepers, army chiefs—and even the king himself—Sahasramallan’s exploits read like a masterclass in deception.
But this is not just a tale of clever thefts.
It is also the story of an unexpected transformation.
What makes a man who fools an entire kingdom finally renounce the world?
How does a life built on cunning end in silence and self-realization?
This episode explores humor, human weakness, moral irony, and the surprising path from trickery to truth, making Sahasramallan’s story as thought-provoking as it is entertaining.

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