Today, 2nd October is Gandhi Jayanti - the birth anniversary of the great Mahatma Gandhi. Internationally, this day is also celebrated as the "International Day of Non-Violence" since Gandhiji was a preacher of non-violence. He is a symbol of peace and truth. Today I'll be telling 2 short stories: one that illustrates how truth was always important to him even as a child, and another story that depicts his love for his motherland. 

Background music credits: Vaishnava Janato - Instrumental - arranged by Praashekh Borkar

Simplicity, patience and compassion are the 3 greatest treasures that one must possess. The dandelion flower is an example of that. Today I'll be telling you an old legend that explains what happens when the Dandelion meets the angel of flowers.

From the Book "For The Children's Hour" (Summer--Flowers, And Insects)

Hey listeners! I'm trying a Hindi story for the first time. I hope you enjoy it. 

They say that the King is the most powerful, and isn't scared of anybody. But let's see in this story, who is the person that even a King is scared of!

Little Chug is written by William Shears. This is one of the best adventure stories for kids. It is about a tiny train on a Mighty Mission.

Chug,chug,chug. Puff, puff,puff. Ding-dong, ding- dong.

The Star-Thrower is written by Loren Eisley. This story is a good reminder to all of us, that yes, even the smallest thing can make a difference. If we can touch even one person with a simple gesture, then we must not let it go without doing something. 

Happy teacher's day to all! For today's special we have a bunch of recorded messages of some children (Sudhamayee, Shiv Prakash, Shreyas, Aaruni and Saayoojya) talking about their favourite teachers (this was a task given 4 weeks ago) 

Also, please check out Saayoojya's podcast here: https://open.spotify.com/show/2wrM5W02AI1zoIE7pJSN58

Onam is celebrated to commemorate King Mahabali, whose spirit is said to visit Kerala at the time of Onam.

The story of Mahabali brings out the reality that, there is nothing permanent and nothing to be taken for granted. When you shed your ego and surrender totally with devotion to the lord you will be protected.

HAPPY ONAM!

The Indian National flag is the symbol of National pride. Who designed our National flag?? It is Shri Pingali Venkayya. Yet, little is known about him. Let us listen to the story of the designing of our indian flag and the person behind it.

Meet the most adorable child star of Hindu Mythology who killed the Asura Trinavarta. Presenting to you the story ' The Might Of Little Krishna'

Music edit -- Mr. K. Venkat

Listeners special

In today's listeners special we have a budding storyteller Aaruni , a student of class 2 narrating a story of a 'Smart Hen '.