Stories From India

By Narada Muni

I’m the host Narada Muni, and I’m a mythological character myself!

I have the gift of eternal life, and knowledge of the past, the present, and the future. I’m also the son of Brahma, the creator of ... more

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The podcast currently has 303 episodes available.

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January 02, 2022 133 - Punjabi Folk Tale - Bear market for Khichdi
A #Punjabi #FolkTale about a Bear who desperately wants to try Khichdi, and the Woodcutter and his wife who can supply it. For a very heavy price!
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Music: https://www.purple-planet.com
#sfipodcast #Punjab #FolkTalesOfPunjab #PunjabiFolkTales #IndianFolkTales #FolkTalesOfIndia
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24min
December 26, 2021 132 - Ramayana - Hanuman Searches for Sita
We continue the Ramayana with Vali's defeat, followed by the story of how Hanuman searches for Sita, including a tip he receives from a friendly vulture
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Music: https://www.purple-planet.com
Valmiki’s origin story is in Episode 6 – Fish Highwayman
The Ramayana kicks off in Episode 7 – Kingdom by Horse. Episode 15 – Rishi vs Rishi: Un-civil war! and Episode 16 – Six….teen Flags are about Rama and Laxman’s encounter with Vishwamitra
A flashback to Dasharath’s past is in Episode 24 – Promises made, hearts broken
Ram, Laxman, and Sita begin their exile in Episode 30 – Banished! and continue it in Episode 41 – Forest Life and Episode 64 – The First Kidnapping of Sita
They encounter Shoorpanakha in Episode 78 – Ramayana – An Indecent Proposal
We have also covered some episodes that aren’t part of the main storyline but feature some central Ramayana characters:
Hanuman’s origin story is in Episode 25 – Up, Up, and Away!
Episode 55 – Saturnine is about an encounter between Shani and Ravana.
Episode 81 – Ramayana – Wolverine Claws is the origin story of Ravana and Shoorpanakha.
And Episode 92 – Ramayana – Shanta is the story of Ram and Laxman’s sister – Shanta.
Episode 101 – Ramayana – A Wild Stag Chase explained how Ravana engineered a diversion so he could abduct Sita. In Episode 112 Ram and Laxman got their first hint of what had happened to Sita and also were told that Sugriva could help them
In Episode 118, Ram and Laxman learned more about Sugriva and Vali’s rivalry before finally meeting Hanuman.
And most recently in Episode 125 – Ramayana – Sugriva and Vali
Vali was also the character of the Week in Episode 21.
#sfipodcast #Ramayana #Ramayan #Sita #Ram #Laxman #Lakshman #Rama #Ravana #Hanuman #Vali #Sugreeva #Sugriva
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27min
December 19, 2021 131 - Assamese Folk Tale - Monkey and Jackal
An Assamese Folk Tale about a battle of wits between two of the cleverest creatures in folklore - a Monkey and a Jackal. Also featuring a WWW(well-wide-web)!
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Music: https://www.purple-planet.com
#sfipodcast #Assam #AssameseFolkTale #FolkTalesOfIndia #IndianFolkTales #Assamese #FolkTales
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23min
December 12, 2021 130 - Chandrakanta - The Beginning
In this episode we begin the fantasy/sci-fi novel by #DevakiNandanKhatri featuring Princess #Chandrakanta, Prince #Virendra, #KroorSingh, and each of their #aiyyaars!
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Music: https://www.purple-planet.com
Chandrakanta public domain full text
#sfipodcast #Kroor #Aiyyar #Aiyyaari #Aiyyari
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23min
December 05, 2021 129 - Shiva - Daksha Yagna
A #Shiva story about how not receiving an invitation to the #DakshaYagna resulted in Shiva's wife #Sati's demise, and an involuntary head transplant for #Daksha
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Music: https://www.purple-planet.com
#sfipodcast #Kailas #MtKailas #MountKailas #Manu #Prasuti #Brahma #Shiv
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28min
November 28, 2021 128 - Punjabi Folk Tale - Two Truths and a Lie
A #Punjabi Folk Tale about a King who has never spoken a lie in his life! And it's up to a little child to teach him an important life lesson about lying
Transcript and show notes
Music: https://www.purple-planet.com
#sfipodcast #Punjab #FolkTalesOfPunjab #PunjabiFolkTales #IndianFolkTales #FolkTalesOfIndia
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32min
November 21, 2021 127 - Mahabharata - Kripacharya University
A #Mahabarata story where we'll see the #Pandavas and #Kauravas trying to get an education. At #Kripacharya University! But they don't have the right professor yet.
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Music: https://www.purple-planet.com
Episode 59 – River of Dreams
Episode 60 – Down By The River
Episode 68 – Waiting
Episode 69 – Father and Son
Episode 70 – The Art of the Deal
Episode 83 – Mahabharata – The Groom Reveal Party
Episode 84 – Mahabharat – A Princess Scorned
Episode 91 – Mahabharat – Amba
Episode 96 – Mahabharat – Vyas Ex Machina
Episode 105 – Mahabharat – Four Weddings and a Birth
Episode 108 – Mahabharat – Oh, deer!
Episode 115 - Mahabharat - How to raise a family
Check out these other Mahabharat Episodes too, some of which are peripherally linked to the main storyline, including
Episode 27 – The Rise of Shukra
Episode 28 – His Girl Friday
Episode 31 – Death Cheater
Episode 37 – A Fishy Engagement
Episode 120 – Mahabharata – Nala and Damayanti
#sfipodcast #Mahabharat #Pandav #Kaurav #Hastinapur #Bhishma #Bheeshma #Arjun #Dronacharya #Bheema #Bhima #Kunti #Gandhari #Dhritarashtra #Yudhishthir
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27min
November 14, 2021 126 - Bengali Folk Tale - Ms. Misunderstood
A #Bengali folk tale about story-telling princesses, a Guardian Angel, and vicious snakes who might be just playful, words of caution about acting in haste
Transcript and show notes
Music: https://www.purple-planet.com
#sfipodcast #Bengal #IndianFolkTales #FolkTalesOfIndia #FolkTalesOfBengal #BengaliFolkTales #FolkTale
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31min
November 07, 2021 125 - Ramayana - Sugriva and Vali
A story from the #Ramayana about a battle between #Sugriva and #Vali to be the King of the Vaanars. With a little help from #Ram, #Laxman, and #Hanuman!
Transcript and show notes
Music: https://www.purple-planet.com
Previous Ramayana episodes are here:
Valmiki’s origin story is in Episode 6 – Fish Highwayman
The Ramayana kicks off in Episode 7 – Kingdom by Horse. Episode 15 – Rishi vs Rishi: Un-civil war! and Episode 16 – Six….teen Flags are about Rama and Laxman’s encounter with Vishwamitra
A flashback to Dasharath’s past is in Episode 24 – Promises made, hearts broken
Ram, Laxman, and Sita begin their exile in Episode 30 – Banished! and continue it in Episode 41 – Forest Life and Episode 64 – The First Kidnapping of Sita
They encounter Shoorpanakha in Episode 78 – Ramayana – An Indecent Proposal
We have also covered three episodes that aren’t part of the main storyline but feature some central Ramayana characters:
Hanuman’s origin story is in Episode 25 – Up, Up, and Away!
Episode 55 – Saturnine is about an encounter between Shani and Ravana.
Episode 81 – Ramayana – Wolverine Claws is the origin story of Ravana and Shoorpanakha.
And Episode 92 – Ramayana – Shanta is the story of Ram and Laxman’s sister – Shanta.
Episode 101 – Ramayana – A Wild Stag Chase explained how Ravana engineered a diversion so he could abduct Sita. In Episode 112 Ram and Laxman got their first hint of what had happened to Sita, and also were told that Sugriva could help them
And most recently in Episode 118, Ram and Laxman learned more about Sugriva and Vali’s rivalry before finally meeting Hanuman.
Vali was also the character of the Week in Episode 21.
#sfipodcast #Ramayan #Sita #Seeta #Lakshman #Ayodhya
...more
25min
November 04, 2021 124.5 - Diwali Special - Lights, Camera, Necklace!
A bonus episode this #Diwali about the Goddess #Lakshmi, a lost necklace, and the first recorded use of runway lights!
Transcript and show notes
Music: https://www.purple-planet.com
#sfipodcast #Laxmi #Deepavali #Deepawali
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16min

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