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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August 29, 2021 115 - Mahabharat - How to raise a family
A continuation of the #Mahabharat where we learn about the birth of the next generation #Yudhishthir, #Bhima, #Arjun, and #Duryodhan
Transcript and show notes
Music: https://www.purple-planet.com
Previous Mahabharat Episodes are here:
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!
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 37 – A Fishy Engagement
Durvasa has featured in a few episodes before, besides Episode 105 – Mahabharat – Four Weddings and a Birth and Episode 37 – A Fishy Engagement mentioned above, he also caused the events of Episode 51 – Oceans Rising, Episode 52 – Oceans Rising Higher and Episode 53 – Open the Quantum Gate!
#sfipodcast #Mahabharata #Kunti #Gandhari #Pandu #Dhritarashtra #Karna
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29min
August 22, 2021 114 - Gujarati Folk Tales - Psychology
Two #GujaratiFolkTales that illustrate how Psychology can help you deal with tricksters and how it can help make some money at the same time
Transcript and show notes
Music: https://www.purple-planet.com
#sfipodcast #Gujarat #Gujarati #FolkTalesOfIndia #FolkTalesOfGujarat #IndianFolkTales #Shiva
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31min
August 15, 2021 113 - Kashmiri Folk Tale - Where There's a Well, There's a Way
A #FolkTale from #Kashmir about a Princess who had to complete one dangerous mission after another, including fetching milk from a Tigress!
Transcript and show notes
Music: https://www.purple-planet.com
#sfipodcast #FolkTalesOfIndia #IndianFolkTales #Kashmiri #KashmiriFolkTales #FolkTalesOfKashmir
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32min
August 08, 2021 112 - Ramayana - The Search for Sita
A #Ramayana story about #Ram and #Laxman searching for #Sita, and how they met first a friendly neighborhood vulture and then a hideous monster!
Transcript and show notes
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 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
#sfipodcast #Lakshman #Jatayu #Kabandh #Dandaka #Ramayan
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23min
August 01, 2021 111 - Kannada Folk Tale - The Flowering Tree
A #Kannada #FolkTale about a girl who can magically transform into a flowering tree. And transform back, if her flowers are picked carefully!
Transcript and show notes
Music: https://www.purple-planet.com
#sfipodcast #Karnataka #FolkTale #FolkTalesOfKarnataka #IndianFolkTales #FolkTalesOfIndia #TheFloweringTree #FloweringTree
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29min
July 25, 2021 110 - Vikram-Betaal - The Bachelorette
The #Betaal challenges #Vikram to solve yet another puzzle, featuring deadly snakes, resurrection, and the Ancient Indian version of a reality TV show. Is Vikram finally stumped?
Transcript and show notes
Music: https://www.purple-planet.com
Previous #VikramBetaal episodes are here:
Episode 8 – Vik and the Vampire Redux
Episode 32 – The Call of Duty
Episode 34 – A Damsel in Distress
Episode 56 – The Three Sherlocks
Episode 95 – Vikram-Betaal – The Blame Game is Afoot

#sfipodcast #Baital #Vikramaditya
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26min
July 18, 2021 109 - History - Ashoka
A story about the Great Indian Emperor #Ashoka - his life and his times, including the good, the bad, and the ugly!
Transcript and show notes
Music: https://www.purple-planet.com
#sfipodcast #Ashok #Buddha #Buddhism
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28min
July 11, 2021 108 - Mahabharata - Oh, dear!
A Story from the #Mahabharata about #Pandu's crime and #Gandhari's super-pregnancy. Also featuring a Rishi who could turn into a deer!
Transcript and show notes
Music: https://www.purple-planet.com
Previous Mahabharat Episodes are here:
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
Check out 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 37 – A Fishy Engagement
#sfipodcast #Mahabharat #Dhritarashtra #Hastinapur #Bheeshma #Bhishma
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22min
July 04, 2021 107 - Jataka Tales - The King and Hisss Superpower
A story from the #JatakaTales about Snakes that can transform into humans and a King who can speak the language of all animals!
Transcript and show notes
Music: https://www.purple-planet.com

Previous JatakaTales episodes:
Episode 79 - https://sfipodcast.com/episode-79-jataka-tales-mission-impossible/
Episode 18 - https://sfipodcast.com/18-monkey-business/
Episode 14 - https://sfipodcast.com/episode-14-of-mice-and-men-jataka-tales/
#sfipodcast #Jataka #Buddha
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24min
June 27, 2021 106 - Tamil Folk Tale - The Beauty and the Beastly Sound of Music
A #Tamil and #Kannada Folk tale about a demon whose favorite pastime is possessing princesses and listening to good music!
Transcript and show notes
Music: https://www.purple-planet.com
#sfipodcast #TamilFolkTales #FolkTalesOfIndia #TamilNadu #Karnataka #KannadaFolkTales #Mysore #Coimbatore
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26min

FAQs about Stories From India:

How many episodes does Stories From India have?

The podcast currently has 303 episodes available.