Stories From India

278 - Vishnu - Pradyumna and Aniruddha Oct 13, 2024 00:30:46 We’ve completed 5 Years of this show!! This episode covers stories about Pradyumna and Aniruddha, Krishna’s son and grandson. Featuring a Shiva vs Krishna battle, prophecies, illusion, skydiving babies, and abductions Transcript and show notes: https://sfipodcast.com/vishnu-pradyumna-and-aniruddha-ep-278/ Music: https://www.purple-planet.com #sfipodcast #Vishnu #Krishna #ShriKrishna #LordKrishn

277 - Mahabharata - Stairway to Heaven Oct 6, 2024 00:25:51 The Mahabharata concludes with the Pandavas journey up the himalayas, with an unexpected companion and lots of surprises waiting for them in the afterlife Transcript and show notes: https://sfipodcast.com/mahabharata-stairway-to-heaven-ep-277/ Music: https://www.purple-planet.com Previous Mahabharata episodes: https://sfipodcast.com/category/mahabharata/ #sfipodcast #Mahabharata #Mahabharat #K

276 - Vikram-Betaal - The Final Problem Sep 29, 2024 00:26:37 The final Vikram and Betaal story, in which the Betaal stumps Vikram with a very complicated family tree. And the framing narrative ends with an assassination! Transcript and show notes: https://sfipodcast.com/vikram-betaal-the-final-problem-ep-276/ Music: https://www.purple-planet.com Previous Vikram-Betaal episodes: https://sfipodcast.com/category/vikram-betaal/ #sfipodcast #Vikram #Vikramad

275 - Akbar-Birbal - Music, Mammoths, and Mind Games Sep 22, 2024 00:26:57 4 Akbar Birbal stories to celebrate the 300th episode of this show! Featuring musicians, a gray elephant that is also a white elephant, and child psychology! Transcript and show notes: https://sfipodcast.com/akbar-birbal-music-mammoths-and-mind-games-ep-275/ Music: https://www.purple-planet.com Other Akbar-Birbal episodes: Akbar-Birbal - Stories From India #sfipodcast #Akbar #Birbal #AkbarBirba

274 - Saptarishi - Godavari Sep 15, 2024 00:23:02 The story of how the Godavari river originated. Also: a Maharishi who wants to wash away his sins, a gift from Shiva, and Valmiki’s genetic cloning experiments! Transcript and show notes: https://sfipodcast.com/saptarishi-godavari-ep-274/ Music: https://www.purple-planet.com #sfipodcast #Saptarishi #Godavari #Ganga #DakshinGanga #Shiva #LordShiva #Gautum #Gautam #Maharishi #Ahalya #Nashik #Trimb

273 - Mahabharata - Draupadi vs Dice and Deceit Sep 8, 2024 00:35:41 A Mahabharata story about Draupadi in an epic showdown when the Kauravas try to utterly humiliate her—only to face a divine twist, and promises of revenge! Transcript and show notes: https://sfipodcast.com/mahabharata-draupadi-vs-dice-and-deceit-ep-273/ Music: https://www.purple-planet.com Previous Mahabharata Episodes: https://sfipodcast.com/category/mahabharata/ #sfipodcast #Mahabharata #Mah

272 - Tenali Raman - Raman's Ruse Sep 1, 2024 00:23:30 Two Tenali Raman stories about how this court jester outsmarts a greedy lender of pots and pans in a courtroom and also how he sells his house for free! Transcript and show notes: https://sfipodcast.com/tenali-raman-ramans-ruses-ep-272/ Music: https://www.purple-planet.com Previous Tenali Raman episodes: https://sfipodcast.com/category/tenali-raman/ #sfipodcast #Tenali #TenaliRaman #Raman #Vija

271 - Kathasaritasagara - Putra's Paisa Pillow Aug 25, 2024 00:34:16 A Kathasaritasagara story about a King who makes gold in his sleep, avoids assassination, gains more superpowers, finds true love and builds a new kingdom! Transcript and show notes: https://sfipodcast.com/kathasaritasagara-putras-paisa-pillow-ep-271/ Music: https://www.purple-planet.com Previous Kathasaritasagara episodes: https://sfipodcast.com/category/kathasaritasagara/ #sfipodcast #Kathasa

270 - Ramayana - Lav and Kush Aug 18, 2024 00:34:21 The Ramayana concludes with a couple of mysterious boys defeating Rama’s armies and his 3 brothers in battle. A battle fought over ownership rights to a horse Transcript and show notes: https://sfipodcast.com/ramayana-lav-and-kush-ep-270/ Music: https://www.purple-planet.com Previous Ramayana episodes: https://sfipodcast.com/category/ramayana/ #sfipodcast #Ramayana #Ramayan #Ram #Laxman #Lakshm

269 - Singhasan Battisi - Lion Among Sheep Aug 11, 2024 00:27:15 A Singhasan Battisi story about Raja Bhoj's quest to claim Vikramaditya's throne, and a nature vs nurture or Karma vs Janma debate. Will Bhoj prove worthy? Transcript and show notes: https://sfipodcast.com/singhasan-battisi-lion-among-sheep-ep-269/ Music: https://www.purple-planet.com Previous Singhasan Battisi stories are linked here: https://sfipodcast.com/category/singhasan-battisi/

268 - Mahabharata - Loaded Dice Aug 4, 2024 00:34:52 A Mahabharata story about a palace of illusions, hurt feelings, a high stakes game of chance played with loaded dice, and Yudhishtir’s weakness for gambling Transcript and show notes: https://sfipodcast.com/mahabharata-loaded-dice-ep-268/ Music: https://www.purple-planet.com Previous Mahabharata Episodes: https://sfipodcast.com/category/mahabharata/ #sfipodcast #Mahabharata #Mahabharat #Pandav

267 - Jataka Tales - Penny Pincher Jul 28, 2024 00:24:48 A Jataka Tale about a miser who learns generosity after a craving for lassi leads to surprising changes - bankruptcy, alienation, and a heavenly twin! Transcript and show notes: https://sfipodcast.com/jataka-tales-penny-pincher-ep-267/ Music: https://www.purple-planet.com Previous Jataka Tales: https://sfipodcast.com/category/folk-tales/jataka-tales/ #sfipodcast #JatakaTales #JatakaTale #Jatak

266 - Saptarishi - A divine dilemma Jul 21, 2024 00:25:44 The story of Anasuya where Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva are born to her in their human avatars. See how she overcomes a dilemma that would have stumped most people Transcript and show notes: https://sfipodcast.com/saptarishi-anasuyas-divine-dilemma-ep-266/ Music: https://www.purple-planet.com #sfipodcast #NaradaMuni #Narada #Narad #Anasuya #Atri #Saptarishi #Vishnu #Shiva #Brahma #Parvati #Lakshmi

265 - Ramakrishna - Pandit and Milkmaid Jul 14, 2024 00:19:03 A folk tale by the 19th century guru Ramakrishna Paramhansa about a Pandit who tries to take a milkmaid to task and ends up in the soup. Or to be precise, water Transcript and show notes: https://sfipodcast.com/ramakrishna-pandit-and-milkmaid-ep-265/ Music: https://www.purple-planet.com#sfipodcast #FolkTalesOfIndia #IndianFolkTales #Ramakarishna #RamakrishnaParamhams #RamakrishnaParamhamsa #Ram

264 - Mahabharata - Arjun's Bridge of Arrows Jul 7, 2024 00:26:21 A Mahabharata story featuring Prince Arjun and a construction problem - can he build a bridge of arrows across an ocean? And a monkey for quality control! Transcript and show notes: https://sfipodcast.com/mahabharata-arjuns-bridge-of-arrows-ep-264/ Music: https://www.purple-planet.com Previous Mahabharata Episodes: https://sfipodcast.com/category/mahabharata #sfipodcast #Mahabharata #Mahabharat

263 - Ramayana - Ravana Falls Jun 30, 2024 00:28:20 A story from the Ramayana that begins with the final battle between Rama and Ravana, and ends with a non-stop emissions-free direct flight from Lanka to Ayodhya Transcript and show notes: https://sfipodcast.com/ramayana-ravana-falls-ep-263/ Music: https://www.purple-planet.com Previous Ramayana episodes: https://sfipodcast.com/category/ramayana/ #sfipodcast #Ramayana #Ramayan #Ram #Laxman #Lak

262 - Jain Folk Tale - Soul Swapping Sovereign Jun 23, 2024 00:37:51 A Jain Folk Tale about a King who has several out of body experiences including living as an Elephant, a Deer, a Parrot. Can he save himself from an evil minister conspiracy? Transcript and show notes: https://sfipodcast.com/jain-folk-tale-soul-swapping-sovereign-ep-262/ Music: https://www.purple-planet.com #sfipodcast #Jain #JainFolkTale #JainFolkTales #FolkTalesOfIndia #IndianFolkTales #India

261 - Vikram-Betaal - Build-a-Beast Jun 16, 2024 00:25:46 A Vikram-Betaal story about four graduates who use their new skills to bring a dead creature back to life! Can Vikram solve Betaal’s tricky question again? Transcript and show notes: https://sfipodcast.com/vikram-betaal-build-a-beast-ep-261/ Music: https://www.purple-planet.com Previous Vikram Betaal episodes Previous Singhasan Battisi stories #sfipodcast #Vikram #Vikramaditya #RajaVikram #Vik

260 - Chandrakanta - Aiyyar Diplomacy Jun 9, 2024 00:26:12 Chandrakanta’s story continues, with Tej Singh and Chapla’s politics, lies, diplomacy, and deception to get Naugarh and Vijaygarh to become friends again Transcript and show notes: https://sfipodcast.com/chandrakanta-aiyyar-diplomacy-ep-260/ Music: https://www.purple-planet.com Previous Chandrakanta episodes: Chandrakanta - Stories From India #sfipodcast #Chandrakanta #DevakiNandanKhatri #Aiyy

259 - Ramayana - Hanuman vs Ahiravana Jun 2, 2024 00:30:43 The Ramayana continues with Ram and Laxman getting abducted, and Hanuman’s battle with their kidnapper - the Underworld Don - Mahiravana a.k.a. Ahiravana Transcript and show notes: https://sfipodcast.com/ramayana-hanuman-vs-ahiravana-ep-259/ Music: https://www.purple-planet.com Previous Ramayana episodes: https://sfipodcast.com/category/ramayana/ #sfipodcast #Ramayana #Ramayan #Ram #Laxman #La

258 - Puranas - Shilavati and Anasuya May 26, 2024 00:25:41 A story about a devoted wife, Shilavati, who stopped the entire world to protect her husband from Rishi Mandavya’s terrible curse. Can Anasuya save the world? Transcript and show notes: https://sfipodcast.com/puranas-shilavati-and-anasuya-ep-258/ Music: https://www.purple-planet.com#sfipodcast #Saptarishi #Purana #Puranas #Anasuya #Atri #Surya #Mandavya

257 - Himachal Pradesh Folk Tale - Dog Prince May 19, 2024 00:23:45 A Himachal Pradesh Folk Tale about a Dog who breaks with tradition by getting a human as a pet. Plus Magical transformations and an unfixable crack in a golden wall Transcript and show notes: https://sfipodcast.com/himachal-pradesh-folk-tale-dog-prince-ep-257 Music: https://www.purple-planet.com#sfipodcast #HimachalPradesh #FolkTalesOfHimachalPradesh #HimachalPradeshFolkTales #Simla #Shimla #Fol

256 - Mahabharata - Khandava May 12, 2024 00:29:22 A Mahabharata story about how Arjun and Krishna embarked on a rapid deforestation project, with a little help from Agni but complete opposition from Indra Transcript and show notes: https://sfipodcast.com/mahabharata-instant-deforestation-ep-256/ Music: https://www.purple-planet.com Previous Mahabharata episodes: https://sfipodcast.com/category/mahabharata/ #sfipodcast #Mahabharata #Mahabharat #

255 - Singhasan Battisi - Vikramaditya, Varuna, and Vayu May 5, 2024 00:26:19 A Singhasan Battisi story about Raja Vikramaditya’s attempts to retain prosperity in his Kingdom. Including procuring a wish-fulfilling cow and a flying horse! Transcript and show notes: https://sfipodcast.com/singhasan-battisi-vikramaditya-varuna-vayu-ep-255/ Music: https://www.purple-planet.com Previous Singhasan Battisi stories are here. And Vikram Betaal stories are linked as well. #sfipodc

254 - Puranas - Harishchandra Apr 28, 2024 00:30:43 The story of Raja Harishchandra and Vishwamitra - how the King stuck to his moral principles, regardless of the cost to his family, his subjects, and himself Transcript and show notes: https://sfipodcast.com/puranas-harishchandra-ep-254/ Music: https://www.purple-planet.com #sfipodcast #Harishchandra #Taramati #Vishwamitra #Brahmarishi #Ayodhya #Yama #Indra #Swarg #Svarg

253 - History - Aruna Asaf Ali Apr 21, 2024 00:25:43 A story from history about Aruna Asaf Ali, a progressive thinker who influenced India’s fight for independence and galvanized the masses at crucial times Transcript and show notes: https://sfipodcast.com/history-aruna-asaf-ali-ep-253/ Music: https://www.purple-planet.com #sfipodcast #ArunaAsafAli #AsafAli #Satyagraha #QuitIndia #Gandhi #MahatmaGandhi #Nehru #Patel #IndianHistory #HistoryOfIndia

252 - Ramayana - Laxman vs Indrajit Apr 14, 2024 00:25:53 The Ramayana continues with another battle between Laxman and Indrajit, after Indrajit pulls a dirty trick - by bringing Sita onto the battlefield! Transcript and show notes: https://sfipodcast.com/ramayana-laxman-vs-indrajit-ep-252/ Music: https://www.purple-planet.com Previous Ramayana episodes: https://sfipodcast.com/category/ramayana/ #sfipodcast #Ramayana #Ramayan #Ram #Laxman #Lakshman #Se

251 - Chandrakanta - Perfume Seller Apr 7, 2024 00:28:38 Chandrakanta continued, with Tej Singh and Chapla continuing to fool Ministers and Kings, all in a race against time to keep Maharaja Shivdutt at bay! Transcript and show notes: https://sfipodcast.com/chandrakanta-perfume-seller-ep-251/ Music: https://www.purple-planet.com Previous Chandrakanta episodes: Chandrakanta - Stories From India #sfipodcast #Chandrakanta #DevakiNandanKhatri #Aiyyaar #A

250 - Panchatantra - The Mouse Bride Mar 31, 2024 00:26:04 A Panchatantra story about a mouse and her adoptive parents who are searching for the perfect husband - both on the Earth and above it! Transcript and show notes: https://sfipodcast.com/panchatantra-the-mouse-bride-ep-250/ Music: https://www.purple-planet.com Previous Panchatantra episodes: https://sfipodcast.com/category/panchatantra/ #sfipodcast #Panchatantra #VishnuSharma #IndianFolkTales #F

249 - Telugu Folk Tale - The Shepherd's Ghost Mar 24, 2024 00:25:30 A Telugu Folk Tale about a simple-minded Shepherd who gets into one ghostly misadventure after another, all because he had his future predicted. Transcript and show notes: https://sfipodcast.com/telugu-folk-tale-the-shepherds-ghost-ep-249/ Music: https://www.purple-planet.com#sfipodcast #Telugu #Telangana #AndhraPradesh #AndhraPradeshFolkTales #FolkTalesOfAndhraPradesh #Andhra #FolkTalesOfAndhra

248 - Mahabharata - Draupadi weds the Pandavas Mar 17, 2024 00:34:10 The Mahabharata continued, with an explanation of how Draupadi ended up marrying all 5 Pandavas. Also: murderous plots, arson accusations and insurance fraud! Transcript and show notes: https://sfipodcast.com/mahabharata-draupadi-weds-the-pandavas-ep-248/ Music: https://www.purple-planet.com Previous Mahabharata Episodes: https://sfipodcast.com/category/mahabharata/#sfipodcast #Mahabharata #Mah

247 - Tenali-Raman - Raman vs Animals Mar 10, 2024 00:25:32 Two Tenali Raman stories featuring a holy man reincarnated as a parrot(or not!). And a camel that rage-quit its caravan and whom only Raman could track down Transcript and show notes: https://sfipodcast.com/tenali-raman-raman-vs-animals-ep-247/ Music: https://www.purple-planet.com Previous Tenali Raman episodes: https://sfipodcast.com/category/tenali-raman/ #sfipodcast #TenaliRaman #Vijayanaga

246 - History - Madhvacharya and Kanakadasa Mar 3, 2024 00:29:57 An episode from history about two Krishna devotees Madhvacharya and Kanakadasa and also prominently featuring the Udupi Sri Krishna temple Transcript and show notes: https://sfipodcast.com/history-madhvacharya-and-kanakadasa-ep-246/ Music: https://www.purple-planet.com Here’s the new Youtube channel for this show: https://www.youtube.com/@sfipodcast/videos #sfipodcast #Kanakadasa #Madhvachary

245 - Ramayana - Laxman vs Indrajit Feb 25, 2024 00:28:37 A Ramayana Story about Laxman’s battle against Indrajit, and Hanuman to the rescue as he flies all the way to the Himalayas when his side needs a pharmacy run Transcript and show notes: https://sfipodcast.com/ramayana-laxman-vs-indrajit-ep-245/ Music: https://www.purple-planet.com Previous Ramayana episodes: https://sfipodcast.com/category/ramayana/ #sfipodcast #Ramayana #Ramayan #Ram #Laxman #

244 - Kathasaritasagara - An unfinished story Feb 18, 2024 00:30:02 A Kathasaritasagara story about a prince, and a life lesson on why you should never start a story without finishing it, especially if demons are listening in! Transcript and show notes: https://sfipodcast.com/kathasaritasagara-an-unfinished-story-ep-244/ Music: https://www.purple-planet.com Previous Kathasaritasagara episodes: https://sfipodcast.com/category/kathasaritasagara/ #sfipodcast #Katha

243 - Saptarishi - Diti and Kashyap Feb 11, 2024 00:28:35 A story about Kashyap, Diti, and Aditi including the creation of Kashmir, and the creation of two of the most powerful Asuras - Hiranyaksha and Hiranyakashapu Transcript and show notes: https://sfipodcast.com/saptarishi-diti-and-kashyap-ep-243/ Music: https://www.purple-planet.com Episodes featuring Diti’s children: Episode 20 – The Aunt from Hell - Stories From India Episode 21 – Final Destiny

242 - Uttar Pradesh Folk Tale - The Lion's Wedding Feb 4, 2024 00:26:36 An Uttar Pradesh folk tale about Singham, a misunderstood lion. Hear how his fellow jungle animals react to his upcoming wedding and his attempt to make friends Transcript and show notes: https://sfipodcast.com/uttar-pradesh-folk-tale-the-lions-wedding-ep-242/ Music: https://www.purple-planet.com #sfipodcast #FolkTalesOfUttarPradesh #UttarPradeshFolkTales #UttarPradesh #Singham #Gir #FolkTalesOf

241 - Singhasan Battisi - Corpse Bride Jan 28, 2024 00:28:35 A Singhasan Battisi story where Raja Vikramaditya has a chance to end world hunger, only if he becomes a step-stool. What might Raja Bhoja do if he had the same chance? Transcript and show notes: https://sfipodcast.com/singhasan-battisi-corpse-bride-ep-241/ Music: https://www.purple-planet.com Previous Singhasan Battisi episodes: https://sfipodcast.com/category/singhasan-battisi/ #sfipodcast #Si

240 - History - Tipu Sultan Jan 21, 2024 00:26:37 Episode 240 is a story from History about Tipu Sultan, the Tiger of Mysore, who struck terror in the hearts of the British during the four Anglo-Mysore wars, with advanced rocket technology! Transcript and show notes: https://sfipodcast.com/history-tipu-sultan-ep-240/ Music: https://www.purple-planet.com #sfipodcast #TipuSultan #Tipu #TigerOfMysore #Mysore #BritishEastIndiaCompany #BritishRaj #Ang

239 - Mahabharata - Draupadi Jan 14, 2024 00:36:58 A story from the Mahabharata about Draupadi’s birth and her Swayamvar, featuring recipes for revenge served cold, and an insanely difficult archery contest Transcript and show notes: https://sfipodcast.com/mahabharata-draupadi-ep-239/ Music: https://www.purple-planet.com Previous Mahabharata episodes: https://sfipodcast.com/category/mahabharata/ #sfipodcast #Mahabharata #Mahabharat #Draupadi #Pa

238 - History - Purandara Dasa Jan 7, 2024 00:25:54 A story from history about Purandara Dasa, a Scrooge-like diamond merchant whose meeting with Vishnu changed him to the extent that he gave it all away and became a composer and singer, ultimately becoming the grandfather of Carnatic music Transcript and show notes: https://sfipodcast.com/history-purandara-dasa-ep-238/ Music: https://www.purple-planet.com #sfipodcast #PurandaraDasa #Purandara #Pu

237 - Ramayana - Kumbhakarna Dec 31, 2023 00:29:14 A story from the Ramayana featuring Ravana’s little brother, Kumbhakarna, who is anything but little. We’ll see him enter the battlefield against the Vanar army Transcript and show notes: https://sfipodcast.com/ramayana-kumbhakarna-ep-237-stories-from-india-podcast/ Music: https://www.purple-planet.com Previous Ramayana episodes: Ramayana - Stories From India #sfipodcast #Ramayana #Ramayan #Ram

236 - Chandrakanta - Aiyyar Warfare Dec 24, 2023 00:33:03 We continue the story of #Chandrakanta, where the evil mastermind Kroor Singh allies with another evil mastermind, Maharaja Shivdutt, and his powerful #Aiyyaars Transcript and show notes: https://sfipodcast.com/chandrakanta-aiyyar-warfare-ep-236-stories-from-india-podcast/ Music: https://www.purple-planet.com Previous Chandrakanta episodes: Chandrakanta - Stories From India #sfipodcast #Chandra

235 - Shiva - Kartikeya Dec 17, 2023 00:30:59 A story about Kartikeya or Murugan or Skanda, the Son of Shiva, who defeated the invincible Tarakasura, and a hill-carrying Asura all while he was still a child Transcript and show notes: https://sfipodcast.com/shiva-kartikeya-ep-235-stories-from-india-podcast/ Music: https://www.purple-planet.com Related episodes: Tripura – Shiva – {Ep.146} - Stories From India Episode 6.5 – All in the Family -

234 - Akbar-Birbal - Birbal's Guru Dec 10, 2023 00:26:08 Two Akbar-Birbal stories, one about Birbal’s Guru from whom he got all his wit, and the other is about Birbal relegated to the role of a washerman’s donkey! Transcript and show notes: https://sfipodcast.com/akbar-birbal-birbals-guru-ep-234-stories-from-india-podcast/ Music: https://www.purple-planet.com Previous Akbar-Birbal stories: Akbar-Birbal - Stories From India Amba story referred in the sh

233 - Vikram-Betaal - Stealing Hearts and Jewels Dec 3, 2023 00:27:40 A Vikram-Betaal story featuring a tricky situation, a love triangle, a ruthless bandit, and a puzzle as usual. Will Vikramaditya solve it this time? Transcript and show notes: https://sfipodcast.com/vikram-betaal-stealing-hearts-and-jewels-ep-233-stories-from-india-podcast/ Music: https://www.purple-planet.com Previous Vikram Betaal stories Previous Singhasan Battisi stories #sfipodcast #VikramBe

232 - Arunachal Pradesh Folk Tale - Flying Monks Nov 26, 2023 00:28:27 An Arunachal Pradesh Folk Tale about some students at the #Urgelling monastery, whose teacher really wanted them to learn flying before they could learn anything else! Transcript and show notes: https://sfipodcast.com/arunachal-pradesh-folk-tale-flying-monks-ep-232-stories-from-india-podcast/ Music: https://www.purple-planet.com #sfipodcast #ArunachalPradesh #ArunchalPradeshFolkTales #FolkTalesOf

231 - Ramayana - Ravana enters the Ring Nov 19, 2023 00:35:42 A story from the Ramayana about how Ravana enters the battlefield and faces off against Sugriva, Hanuman, Nila, Lakshman, Hanuman again, and finally Ram himself! Transcript and show notes: https://sfipodcast.com/ramayana-ravana-enters-the-ring-ep-231-stories-from-india-podcast/ Music: https://www.purple-planet.com Previous Ramayana episodes: https://sfipodcast.com/category/ramayana/ #sfipodcast

230 - Kalidasa - Urvashi and Pururavas Nov 12, 2023 00:37:20 A love story between an Apsara and a King - Urvashi and Pururavas. Also featuring magical transformations, celestial theater and a gem that keeps popping up Transcript and show notes Music: https://www.purple-planet.com #sfipodcast #Urvashi #Pururavas #Kalidasa #Apsara #Indra #Swarg #Ayus #Kubera #Mahabharat #Mahabharata

229 - Mahabharata - Bhima vs Bakasura Nov 5, 2023 00:40:58 A story from the Mahabharata about how Bhima rescued a village from Bakasura - a giant, gluttonous monster. And he did it without the villagers even realizing it! Transcript and show notes: https://sfipodcast.com/mahabharata-bhima-vs-bakasura-ep-229-stories-from-india-podcast/ Music: https://www.purple-planet.com Previous Mahabharata episodes: https://sfipodcast.com/category/mahabharata/ #sfipo

228 - Panchatantra - Lions and Jackals Oct 29, 2023 00:30:27 Two Panchatantra stories about Lions and Jackals, including yet another take on the nature vs nurture debate, and an ancient version of a smart home speaker! Transcript and show notes: https://sfipodcast.com/panchatantra-lions-and-jackals-ep-228-stories-from-india-podcast/ Music: https://www.purple-planet.com Check out this link for previous Panchatantra stories. #sfipodcast #Panchatantra #Vishn

227 - History - Rana Kumbha Oct 22, 2023 00:31:20 A story from history about the 15th century Rajput King, Maharana Kumbha of Mewar, who was one of the most powerful rulers of his time and who also remained undefeated Transcript and show notes: https://sfipodcast.com/history-rana-kumbha-ep-227-stories-from-india-podcast/ Music: https://www.purple-planet.com#sfipodcast #RanaKumbha #MaharanaKumbha #RajputHistory #IndianHistory #HistoryOfIndia #Mewa

226 - Kathasaritasagara - Princess to the Rescue Oct 15, 2023 00:39:49 A story from the #Kathasaritasagara about a Prince on a quest to retrieve a golden arrow from a crane-demon, and kits to instantly grow mountains and rivers! Transcript and show notes: https://sfipodcast.com/kathasaritasagara-princess-to-the-rescue-ep-226-stories-from-india-podcast/ Music: https://www.purple-planet.com #sfipodcast

225.5 - Anniversary Special - Krishna Tulabhara Oct 13, 2023 00:22:56 A bonus episode - an anniversary special story about the time that I, Narada Muni, tried to steal Krishna away from his wives - Satyabhama and Rukmini Transcript and show notes: https://sfipodcast.com/krishna-tulabhara-ep-225-5-stories-from-india-podcast/ Music: https://www.purple-planet.com #sfipodcast #Krishna #Dwarka #Dwarika #Satyabhama #Rukmini #Narada #NaradaMuni #Tulabharam

225 - Mahabharata - Uloopi Oct 8, 2023 00:32:47 A story from the Mahabharata about Uloopi, a snake Princess who marries Pandava prince Arjun. She can light fires underwater and bring the dead back to life Transcript and show notes: https://sfipodcast.com/mahabharata-uloopi-ep-225-stories-from-india-podcast/ Music: https://www.purple-planet.com Previous Mahabharata episodes are linked here: https://sfipodcast.com/category/mahabharata/ #sfipod

224 - Chandrakanta - Deception Oct 1, 2023 00:31:58 A Chandrakanta story about how Kroor Singh gets into big trouble for telling the truth, also featuring Tej Singh's clever aiyyaari and a secret midnight meeting Transcript and show notes: https://sfipodcast.com/chandrakanta-deception-ep-224-stories-from-india-podcast/ Music: https://www.purple-planet.com Previous Chandrakanta episodes: https://sfipodcast.com/category/chandrakanta/ #sfipodcast

223 - Akbar-Birbal - Mirror, Mirror Sep 24, 2023 00:29:45 Two Akbar-Birbal stories - one where Birbal find the most perfect portrait, and another where an order from Akbar could have plunged the country into anarchy Transcript and show notes: https://sfipodcast.com/akbar-birbal-mirror-mirror-ep-223-stories-from-india-podcast/ Music: https://www.purple-planet.com #sfipodcast #AkbarBirbal #Akbar #Birbal #Akbar-Birbal

222 - History - Ramanuja Sep 17, 2023 00:33:41 A story from History about the philosopher and guru Ramanuja - showing how politics in 11th century academia was cutthroat - quite literally! Transcript and show notes: https://sfipodcast.com/history-ramanuja-ep-222-stories-from-india-podcast/ Music: https://www.purple-planet.com#sfipodcast #Ramanuja #Ramanujacharya #History #IndianHistory #HistoryOfIndia #Vishnu #Vaishnavism

221 - Singhasan Battisi - Vikramaditya's Palace Sep 10, 2023 00:26:09 A Singhasan Battisi story about Vikramaditya acting on impulse - building a large, expensive palace, and then giving it away. And what Bhoja thought of all this Transcript and show notes: https://sfipodcast.com/singhasan-battisi-the-palace-of-dreams-ep-221-stories-from-india-podcast/ Music: https://www.purple-planet.com Links to previous Vikram Betaal and Singhasan Battisi stories #sfipodcast #Sin

220 - Ramayana - The War Begins Sep 3, 2023 00:29:15 A Ramayana story about war between the Vanars and Lankans, including Indrajit’s snake weapon that almost gave Lanka the victory, except Garuda stepped in Transcript and show notes: https://sfipodcast.com/ramayana-the-war-begins-ep-220-stories-from-india-podcast/ Music: https://www.purple-planet.com We have seen Garuda’s story before in Episode 177 and Episode 178, including the conflict with the N

219 - Bihar Folk Tale - Girls vs Bears Aug 27, 2023 00:28:13 A Bihar folktale about 7 sisters with a surprising amount in common with Hansel and Gretel and Goldilocks and the 3 bears, and also featuring aliens and ghosts! Transcript and show notes: https://sfipodcast.com/bihar-folk-tale-girls-vs-bears-ep-219-stories-from-india-podcast/ Music: https://www.purple-planet.com #sfipodcast #FolkTales #FolkTalesOfBihar #BiharFolkTales #BihariFolkTales #IndianFolk

218 - Panchatantra - Angry Birds Aug 20, 2023 00:27:02 Two Panchatantra stories featuring Angry Birds - seriously, don’t cross them or they can inflict major pain - whether you’re a giant Elephant or the mighty Ocean! Transcript and show notes: https://sfipodcast.com/panchatantra-angry-birds-ep-218-stories-from-india-podcast/ Music: https://www.purple-planet.com Check out this link for previous Panchatantra episodes. #sfipodcast #Panchatantra #Vishnu

217.5 - History - Kanaklata Aug 15, 2023 00:13:46 An Independence Day Special episode about Kanaklata Barua, a teenage Independence activist from Assam who gave up everything for her country Transcript and show notes: https://sfipodcast.com/history-kanaklata-ep-217-5-stories-from-india-podcast/ Music: https://www.purple-planet.com#sfipodcast #KanaklataBarua #Assam #QuitIndia #1942 #Kanaklata #Barua #Pushpalata #MrityuBahini #August15 #Independenc

217 - Mahabharata - Hidimba and Hidimba Aug 13, 2023 00:31:14 A Mahabharata story about how the Pandavas managed in the forest they escaped to, including their search for a 24-hour Dhaba, and their encounter with an evil, hungry Demon Hidimba, and his not-so-evil, not-so-hungry Demoness sister, Hidimba Transcript and show notes: https://sfipodcast.com/mahabharata-hidimba-and-hidimba-ep-217-stories-from-india-podcast/ Music: https://www.purple-planet.com Prev

216 - Lakshmi - Farmerette Aug 6, 2023 00:35:00 A story about how the Goddess of Wealth, Lakshmi, became human temporarily - complete with an adoptive farmer family, all because she plucked a flower despite Vishnu’s words of caution! Transcript and show notes: https://sfipodcast.com/lakshmi-farmerette-ep-216-stories-from-india-podcast/ Music: https://www.purple-planet.com FeedSpot is a podcast ranking site. Check out their rankings. I’m especia

215 - Shiva - Origin of Yoga Jul 30, 2023 00:21:48 A story set in Mount Kailash about the Origin of Yoga. We'll see what Shiva, Parvati, and the stars in the Big Dipper or Saptarishi had to do with it! Transcript and show notes Music: https://www.purple-planet.com #sfipodcast #Shiva #Parvati #Kailas #Kailash #MountKailas #Saptarishi #Yoga #Yog #NaradaMuni #Narada #Narad

214 - Nagaland Folk Tale - Momola Jul 23, 2023 00:28:34 A Nagaland folk tale about Momola - a girl who became a mermaid, and a river that flooded a village in revenge, and a terrible misunderstanding about who’s on the dinner menu! Transcript and show notes Music: https://www.purple-planet.com FeedSpot is a pdocast ranking site. Check out their rankings. I’m especially happy to report that Stories From India is at the top of the list of the Best India

213 - Vishnu - Barbarika Jul 16, 2023 00:26:38 A story about Krishna's intervention when Bhima’s grandson Barbarika wants to enter the Mahabharata war with his 3 supreme arrows that can destroy everything Transcript and show notes Music: https://www.purple-planet.com Previous Mahabharata episodes are here. #sfipodcast #Barbarika #Barbarik #Krishna #Vishnu #Mahabharata #Mahabharat #NaradaMuni #Narada #Brahma

212 - Akbar-Birbal - Birbal's Execution Jul 9, 2023 00:22:49 A story about how Akbar tried to have Birbal and Tansen executed. No points for guessing that Birbal managed to find a way out, again! Transcript and show notes Music: https://www.purple-planet.com#sfipodcast #Akbar-Birbal #AkbarBirbal #Akbar #Birbal #Tansen

211 - Vishnu - Hayagriva Jul 2, 2023 00:27:08 A story about Vishnu’s Hayagriva avatar who has the head of a horse. That came in handy when fighting against an evil Haygriva! Transcript and show notes Music: https://www.purple-planet.com #sfipodcast #Vishnu #Hayagriva #Hayagreeva #Durga #Narada #NaradaMuni #Narad #NaradMuni

210 - History - Rani Chennabhairadevi Jun 25, 2023 00:31:42 A story from the 16th century about Chennabhairadevi - the longest-ruling Queen in Indian history. Her Portuguese enemies called her Raina Da Pimenta, or the pepper queen Transcript and show notes Music: https://www.purple-planet.com #sfipodcast #Chennabhairadevi #Gerusoppe #Gersoppa #Mirjan #GoaHistory #IndianHistory #MedievalIndia #HistoryOfIndia #RainaDaPimenta #PepperQueen #Karnataka #HistoryO

209 - Ramayana - Angad Jun 18, 2023 00:31:51 A story from the Ramayana - it’s Deja Vu for Ravana and his Lankan courtiers when another Vanar, Angad, shows up uninvited at court. Transcript and show notes Music: https://www.purple-planet.com Previous Ramayana Episodes: Valmiki was the author of the epic. His origin story is in Episode 6. The main story kicks off in Episode 7. Episode 15 and Episode 16 are about Rama and Laxman’s encounter wi

208 - Assam Folk Tale - Tejimola Jun 11, 2023 00:23:23 An Assamese folk tale featuring a cruel stepmother and several magical transformations that completely contradict how Biology textbooks described plant evolution Transcript and show notes Music: https://www.purple-planet.com #sfipodcast #Assam #Assamese #AssameseFolkTales #AssameseFolkTale #FolkTalesOfAssam #FolkTalesOfIndia #IndianFolkTales #FolkTale

207 - Mahabharata - The Golden Mongoose Jun 4, 2023 00:22:34 A story from the Mahabharata about a Golden Mongoose that can talk, and that wanders around, reviewing royal ceremonies! Transcript and show notes Music: https://www.purple-planet.com Previous Mahabharata episodes are here#sfipodcast #Mahabharata #Mahabharat #Yudhishthir #Krishna #Bheem #Arjun

206 - Tenali-Raman - Theft-a-palooza May 28, 2023 00:25:44 A story about a stealing spree in Vijaynagar, and a lesson from Tenali Raman about the best place to hide our money when the country is overrun by thieves and burglars, and highwaymen! Transcript and show notes Music: https://www.purple-planet.com Previous Tenali Raman stories are here The Krishnadevarayar history episode is here #sfipodcast #Tenali #TenaliRaman #Vijaynagar #Vijaynagaram #Krishn

205 - Mahabharata - Lakshagraha May 21, 2023 00:33:25 This story from the Mahabharata is about how the Pandavas managed to get out of the frying pan, and the fire - when Duryodhan gave them a shiny palace, Lakshagraha, as a gift! Transcript and show notes Music: https://www.purple-planet.com Previous Mahabharata episodes are here #sfipodcast #Mahabharata #Mahabharat #Lakshagraha #Lakshagriha #Pandavas #Pandavs #Pandav #Hastinapur #Kaurav #Kauravas #

204 - Vikram-Betaal - The Princess of China May 14, 2023 00:52:36 A story about Raja Vikramaditya’s battle with an evil sorcerer - a battle that he cannot win, unless he has a powerful ally - the Princess of China! Transcript and show notes: https://sfipodcast.com/vikram-betaal-the-princess-of-china-ep-204-stories-from-india-podcast/ Music: https://www.purple-planet.com Previous Vikramaditya stories are here: Vikram-Betaal - Stories From India Singhasan Battisi

203 - Punjabi Folk Tale - Badshah Gharial May 7, 2023 00:31:41 A Punjabi folk tale about a father’s struggles in finding for his daughter a husband who isn’t a 20 foot long Gharial with 120 razor sharp teeth Transcript and show notes Music: https://www.purple-planet.com #sfipodcast #Punjab #PunjabiFolkTale #FolkTalesOfPunjab #PunjabiFolkTales #IndianFolkTales #FolkTalesOfIndia #FolkTale #FolkTales #Gharial

202 - Shiva - Lanka Apr 30, 2023 00:36:58 A story about Ravana and his obsession with Mount Kailash, Mayasura, and the construction of Lanka as a summer home for Shiva and Parvati Transcript and show notes Music: https://www.purple-planet.com #sfipodcast #Lanka #Ravana #Ravan #Shiv #Shiva #LordShiva #Parvati #Kailash #MountKailas #MountKailash #Kailas #NaradaMuni #Narad #Narada #Mayasura #Mayasur #Vishwakarma #Viswakarma

201 - Vikram-Betaal - Night Watchman Apr 23, 2023 00:28:41 A Vikram-Betaal story about a job search, an overpaid security guard who is worth every paisa, mystical doomsday predictions and people acting rashly! Transcript and show notes Music: https://www.purple-planet.com Here are the links to previous Vikram Betaal stories: Episode 5 – Kingly duties Episode 8 – Vik and the Vampire Redux Episode 32 – The Call of Duty Episode 34 – A Damsel in Distress Epi

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