Baalgatha: Bedtime Stories and Fables for Children

Two Princes and a Sadhu


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The story revolves around two princes, the sons of a king, who follow different paths in life. The king, worried about leaving his wealth to his sons, asks an old friend, a hermit, to bury his treasure in his hermitage. The king dies, and the two brothers quarrel over the kingdom. The younger prince, driven out of the city, seeks guidance from the hermit, who has since passed away. The prince decides to follow the hermit's example and leads a life of asceticism. Meanwhile, the older prince becomes king and squanders the wealth, leading to the downfall of the kingdom.


What happens next? Listen to this story to learn more


The tales for today's episode were narrated by Sheerali Biju and edited and rewritten for Parikatha Podcast by Amar Vyas for gaathastory.


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In this episode, we bring you a captivating story from the Jataka tales about two brothers, the sons of a king, and how their lives took dramatically different paths. The wise and prudent king, troubled by his sons' extravagant lifestyles, devises a plan to teach them the value of hardship and frugality. However, as the story unfolds, unexpected twists and turns lead to unforeseen consequences.


Join us as we delve into the journey of these two princes and the role played by a hermit in shaping their destinies. Discover how their choices and the wise teachings of the hermit ultimately determine their fates. This timeless tale explores themes of wealth, power, humility, and the consequences of our actions.

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