This discourse centers around the innate tendency to judge ourselves and others' tendency to judge us.  Ultimately people are not born good or bad- its their environment that influences their self-identity. 

Written and recited by: Usha Shrivastava

Episode art by: Priya Shrivastava

***This discourse has previously been published in: Shrivastava, Usha.  Jeevan Jeena ek Kala.  Gwalior.  Shivswarnakshar Design (India) November 2007.

There is no limit in age for learning.  Learning is a lifetime ordeal and can be done anywhere and from anyone.  Fear of judgement is perhaps a person's only obstacle to reaching their learning potential.

Written and recited by: Usha Shrivastava

Episode art by: Parul Khare

***This discourse has previously been published in: Shrivastava, Usha.  Jeevan Jeena ek Kala.  Gwalior.  Shivswarnakshar Design (India) November 2007.

This children's story reminds us of how we all can find connection to nature even when we feel like we don't belong.  Validation, although pleasant when shared between peers, can also be sought metaphorically with other seemingly inanimate species.  Therefore, we are never truly alone in how we feel.

Written and recited by: Usha Shrivastava

Episode art by:  Parul Khare

***This story has previously been published in: Shrivastava, Usha.  Shabda Vedana.  Gwalior.  Shivswarnakshar Design (India) November 2007.

Her friend grieves sudden and painful loss as Jyoti transitions from her childhood family life to married family life - poisoned by dowry - leaving behind everything that was common between them.  

Written and recited by: Usha Shrivastava

Episode art by Parul Khare.  Inspired by visualization of Poorti Gupta.

***This story has previously been published in: Shrivastava, Usha.  Shabda Vedana.  Gwalior.  Shivswarnakshar Design (India) November 2007.

Dreams are essential to manifest desires and purpose. This is a story of the journey of a stone affected by the rough waves of a body of water. It is a story of struggle that turns into hope for achieving something more substantial in life. 

Written and recited by: Usha Shrivastava 

Episode art: Picture by Parag Khare 

***This story has previously been published in: Shrivastava, Usha.  Shabda Vedana.  Gwalior.  Shivswarnakshar Design (India) November 2007.

This is the story of Minnie and her friends who are mesmerized by the beautiful flowers in a garden. One fine day, Minnie gives her friends a surprise in her small fist. Listen to the story now and find out what it was! 

Meant for:  Young children under age 10

Story written and recited by:  Usha Shrivastava

English translation written and recited by:  Priyamvada Shrivastava and Parul Khare

Episode art by: Parul Khare and Priyamvada Shrivastava  

Published in:

Shrivastava, Usha. Beej Ban Gaye Phool. Gwalior. Shivswarnakshar Design (India) March 2008.

Shrivastava,Usha. "Beej Ban Gaye Phool" Balhans August, 1996

In this discourse the far reaches of the poison called laziness (i.e. indolence) are explored.

Meant for:  Young children under age 15

Story written and recited by:  Usha Shrivastava

English translation and recitation by: Priyamvada Shrivastava and Parul Khare 

Episode art:Created on Canva

Published in: 

Shrivastava, Usha. Beej Ban Gaye Phool. Gwalior. Shivswarnakshar Design (India) March 2008.

This is a short story that expresses the tale of a young boy and his attachment towards the nature. This story also expresses how a simple act of kindness merged with dedication can bring a lot of happiness around ourselves.

Meant for:  Young children under age 10

Story written and recited by:  Usha Shrivastava

English translation by: Priyamvada Shrivastava

English recitation by: Priyamvada Shrivastava

Episode art painted by: Anjali Kant

Published in:

Shrivastava, Usha. Beej Ban Gaye Phool. Gwalior. Shivswarnakshar Design (India) March 2008.

This is a short story which is based on the condition of most cities. The horrors a city faces in terms of its care and hygiene are presented by the personification of the city. The use of satire in this story, could also be seen in relation to political ceremonies.

Written and recited by: Usha Shrivastava 

English translation written by: Priyamvada Shrivastava & Parul Khare 

English translation recited by: Priyamvada Shrivastava

Episode art: Anjali Kant 

***This story has previously been published in: 

Shrivastava, Usha.  Shabda Vedana.  Gwalior.  Shivswarnakshar Design (India) November 2007.

"Ek thi Anu" is the story of a young kind-hearted girl Anu, who is full of life and is deeply connected to the nature and her dream of writing all life long. However,her dreams are crushed after her marriage and she finds herself in a dark and suffocated place. Sumi her best friend, finds herself looking into the past and relives her moments with Anu.

Written and recited by: Usha Shrivastava

English translation written by: Priyamvada Shrivastava & Parul Khare

English translation recited by: Parul Khare

Episode art: Anjali Kant

***This story has previously been published in:

Shrivastava,Usha. "Ek Thi Anu" Meri Saheli. February, 1997