This is a story from Jataka tales and features the Bodhisatta (Buddha) in the form of an elephant. The king of Magadh had made him the state elephant, and he was well cared for and decorated. Out of jealousy, the King decided to get the elephant killed by trying to trick the Mahout. Did he succeed? Listen to this story to learn more.

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On occasion of the anniversary (Jayanti) of Dadhichi Rishi, listen to a story about his great sacrifice. Learn how Lord Indra used the Rishi\'s bones to make his weapon (Vajra) and kill a demon who had stopped the water supply on earth. The moral of this story is that one should think beyond one\'s own needs and act for the welfare of others.
This episode was narrated and edited by Amar Vyas. This episode was originally published on Baalgatha Podcast in October 2019. for gaathastory. Music: Cute by Bensounds.Background score: Procession of the King by Kevin MacLeod You can listen to this story in English, and Hindi .
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A Fish listens to a worrying message on the Radio. What does the message say?
The fish family had a grand old radio in their living room, but the young ones never let poor Grandpa Fish ever get near it. Until one day, Grandpa Fish insisted on hearing the news, and heard a very important announcement indeed… This episode was narrated and edited by Sheerali Biju. Music: Cute by Bensounds. Background score: Procession of the King by Kevin MacLeod You can listen to this story in English, and Hindi .

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Listen to this story from Pratham Books\' Storyweaver Collection, brought to you by gaathastory. Authors: Venkatramana Gowda. Illustrator: Srikrishna Kedilaya. This episode was originally published on Baalgatha Podcast in August 2019 and has been updated since then..

Do you know that the festival of Raksha Bandhan or Rakhi has been celebrated since thousands of years? In this special episode,listen to three short stores or legends associated with Rakhi, including the story of Krishna and Draupadi, as well as the story of Rani Karnavati of Chittor and Humayun. Also learn how this festival is celebrated in Maharashtra. Finally, we have a special request for you. Did you celebrate the festival of Rakhi or Raksha Bandhan this week? If yes, send your picture with a Rakhi and a story about Rakhi that you may know!
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Do you know why or how the festival of Pateti is celebrated?
Do you know the story behind how Zoarastrians (or Parsis as they are called locally) came to India? Listen to this short story on Baalgatha Podcast to learn how and why Parsis celebrate the festival of Pateti and the Parsi New Year.
This story was written by Minu Pandit and edited by Amar Vyas. Narrated by Shrerali Biju. Audio editing by Vyas. Baalgatha podcast is brought to you by gaathastory, the home of amazing storytelling shows.
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This is a story about a road which was considered to be deadly to travel. Some said that a scorpion was responsible for the death of the travellers, while others claimed it was a deadly snake. One day, an old man who was travelling down that road encountered a scary creature. He realizes that the creature was responsible for the deaths, and decides to follow the creature. What happens next? Why was the creature causing so much death, grief and unhappiness all around? Listen to this story to learn more. 
This story was originally translated into English by Flora Annie Steel. It has been revised by Amar Vyas and narrated by Sheerali Bjiu for gaatha story.
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A Jackal and a peahen are friends, and often eat together. The Peahen once eats plums and sows the seeds of the plum into the ground. She tells the Jackal that she is acting on the advise of her mother: In time, the trees grow tall and big and start yielding fruits. The Jackal feels offended and replies that he also buries the bones, hoping that a tree will grow out of the bones. Over time, the Peahen continues to make fun of the Jackal. What does the savage Jackal do in return? What moral do we learn from this story? Listen to this classic bedtime story for children about a Jackal and a Peahen. This story was originally translated into English by Flora Annie Steel. It has been revised by Amar Vyas and narrated by Sheerali Bjiu for gaatha story.

Listen to this classic bedtime story for children about a farmer, a Jackal and a Tiger. This story has been revised and rewritten Amar Vyas and narrated by Sheerali Bjiu for gaathastory. Music: Frost Waltz and Cute.

Baalgatha Podcast is back with a new season, new stories and new delightful moral tales. Listen to the story Mulla Naseeruddin and the Sultan\'s Horse.