When a gardener's daughter in the King's garden declares that one day she will have a son unlike any other — a boy with a moon on his forehead and a star on his chin — her playfellows laugh at her. But the childless King overhears her, marries her, and when the promised boy is finally born, four jealous Queens steal the newborn, leave a stone in his place, and turn his mother into a palace servant. The abandoned infant is rescued from a buried box by the King's dog Shankar, who swallows the child to protect him — and when the dog's life is threatened, he passes the boy to the King's cow Suri, and she in turn to the King's unruly fairy-horse Badal. Disguised by Badal's magic as a poor, common-looking man, the grown prince finds service with a grain merchant, sings in the King's garden, and is chosen — twice — by the youngest princess, to the astonishment of every king and raja who came as a suitor. Restored to his true form, the prince with a moon on his forehead and a star on his chin hunts where his brothers-in-law cannot, reveals the mark of the thief upon them, and finally returns to his father's kingdom to free his mother, expose the four wicked Queens, and claim his place as the King's son. This story was obtained from public domain sources, but has been revised and rewritten by <a href="https://amarvyas.in/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(3, 102, 214);">Amar Vyas</a> and narrated by Sheerali Biju for <a href="https://gaathastory.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(3, 102, 214);">gaathastory</a>. Music and images obtained from public domain sources or Creative Commons license.

When a gardener's daughter in the King's garden declares that one day she will have a son unlike any other — a boy with a moon on his forehead and a star on his chin — her playfellows laugh at her. But the childless King overhears her, marries her, and when the promised boy is finally born, four jealous Queens steal the newborn, leave a stone in his place, and turn his mother into a palace servant. The abandoned infant is rescued from a buried box by the King's dog Shankar, who swallows the child to protect him — and when the dog's life is threatened, he passes the boy to the King's cow Suri, and she in turn to the King's unruly fairy-horse Badal.Disguised by Badal's magic as a poor, common-looking man, the grown prince finds service with a grain merchant, sings in the King's garden, and is chosen — twice — by the youngest princess, to the astonishment of every king and raja who came as a suitor. Restored to his true form, the prince with a moon on his forehead and a star on his chin hunts where his brothers-in-law cannot, reveals the mark of the thief upon them, and finally returns to his father's kingdom to free his mother, expose the four wicked Queens, and claim his place as the King's son.This story was obtained from public domain sources, but has been revised and rewritten by Amar Vyas and narrated by Sheerali Biju for gaathastory. Music and images obtained from public domain sources or Creative Commons license.

Parikatha Podcast | Fairytales of India by gaathastory

The Boy Who Had a Moon on His Forehead and a Star on his Chin

Prince Shersingh is a magical Indian folktale about a royal child born with a moon on his forehead and a star on his chin, whose jealous stepmothers separate him from his mother and try to destroy him. Protected by the loyal dog Shankar, cow Suri, and the magical horse Badal, the prince survives, grows up in disguise, and eventually marries a princess who chooses him for who he appears to be rather than his royal identity. With the help of Badal, he ultimately returns to his father, reveals the truth about his birth and the treachery of the four Queens, and is reunited with his mother and family.

Prince Shersingh is a magical Indian folktale about a royal child born with a moon on his forehead and a star on his chin, whose jealous stepmothers separate him from his mother and try to destroy him. Protected by the loyal dog Shankar, cow Suri, and the magical horse Badal, the prince survives, grows up in disguise, and eventually marries a princess who chooses him for who he appears to be rather than his royal identity. With the help of Badal, he ultimately returns to his father, reveals the truth about his birth and the treachery of the four Queens, and is reunited with his mother and family. 

Prince Sher Singh Three Friends (Full Story)

Listen to the story of Moti, a young man who sets off from his home to earn a living. Along the way, he encounters a series of adventures, including getting robbed by a couple of horse traders, and he also has a duel with a tiger. Moti continues his further adventures after he has fought with and captured a tiger. Will Moti be able to impress the King again? This story was obtained from public domain sources, but has been revised and rewritten by <a href="https://amarvyas.in/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(3, 102, 214);">Amar Vyas</a> and narrated by Sheerali Biju for <a href="https://gaathastory.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(3, 102, 214);">gaathastory</a>. Music and images obtained from public domain sources or Creative Commons license.

Listen to the story of Moti, a young man who sets off from his home to earn a living. Along the way, he encounters a series of adventures, including getting robbed by a couple of horse traders, and he also has a duel with a tiger. Moti continues his further adventures after he has fought with and captured a tiger. Will Moti be able to impress the King again?This story was obtained from public domain sources, but has been revised and rewritten by Amar Vyas and narrated by Sheerali Biju for gaathastory. Music and images obtained from public domain sources or Creative Commons license.

The Legend of Moti (Full Episode)

Listen how King Anangpal meets an old Sadhu in a forest. The Sadhu's prophecy shocks the King, and he decides to act on it. In this process, he ends up killing an innocent woman and leaves her newborn son to fend for himself. What happens to the boy? Will the Sadhu's prophecy come true? King Anangpal decides to act on the Prophecy made by a Sadhu. He thinks that the Boy who is supposed to marry his daughter is dead, only to learn that he was raised by an old woman. This story was obtained from public domain sources, but has been revised and rewritten by <a href="https://amarvyas.in/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(3, 102, 214);">Amar Vyas</a> and narrated by Sheerali Biju for <a href="https://gaathastory.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(3, 102, 214);">gaathastory</a>. Music and images obtained from public domain sources or Creative Commons license.

Listen how King Anangpal meets an old Sadhu in a forest. The Sadhu's prophecy shocks the King, and he decides to act on it. In this process, he ends up killing an innocent woman and leaves her newborn son to fend for himself. What happens to the boy? Will the Sadhu's prophecy come true?King Anangpal decides to act on the Prophecy made by a Sadhu. He thinks that the Boy who is supposed to marry his daughter is dead, only to learn that he was raised by an old woman.This story was obtained from public domain sources, but has been revised and rewritten by Amar Vyas and narrated by Sheerali Biju for gaathastory. Music and images obtained from public domain sources or Creative Commons license.

The King Who Would Conquer Fate (Full Story)

Jackal or Tiger? is an Indian fairy tale from Andrew Lang's Fairy Books. It begins with a king and queen quarrelling one hot night over whether the howl they heard belonged to a tiger or a jackal — a wager that ends with the queen banished to the forest, where she is rescued by a kindly farmer and gives birth to a son, Ameer Ali. Years later, the young prince sets out to seek his fortune and enters the service of another king, where his courage is tested by a witch at a gallows on a stormy night, and then by a spoiled princess whose demands for ever more jewels can only be met with the help of the mysterious Fairy of the Forest. When the prince refuses to marry the vain princess, his true identity is revealed, the old king is forced to confront his own jackal-like court, and Ameer Ali claims both his throne and his fairy bride. This episode is brought to you by gaathastory.com.

Jackal or Tiger? is an Indian fairy tale from Andrew Lang's Fairy Books. It begins with a king and queen quarrelling one hot night over whether the howl they heard belonged to a tiger or a jackal — a wager that ends with the queen banished to the forest, where she is rescued by a kindly farmer and gives birth to a son, Ameer Ali. Years later, the young prince sets out to seek his fortune and enters the service of another king, where his courage is tested by a witch at a gallows on a stormy night, and then by a spoiled princess whose demands for ever more jewels can only be met with the help of the mysterious Fairy of the Forest.When the prince refuses to marry the vain princess, his true identity is revealed, the old king is forced to confront his own jackal-like court, and Ameer Ali claims both his throne and his fairy bride. This episode is brought to you by gaathastory.com.

Is it a Jackal, or a Tiger ? (Full Episode)

In the ancient city of Alakapuri, a wealthy merchant loses his camel and sets out to find it. Along the way, he encounters four travelling ministers who have never seen the animal but, by carefully studying its tracks and the signs it has left behind, accurately describe its condition: one leg is lame, it is blind in one eye, it has an unusually short tail, and it is suffering from colic. The merchant suspects them of stealing the camel and takes them before King Alakesa, who initially shares his suspicion. However, the four travellers explain the reasoning behind each observation, revealing their remarkable powers of deduction. Impressed by their wisdom and keen observation, the king rewards the merchant and appoints the four travellers as his principal ministers, demonstrating how careful observation and sound reasoning can reveal truths that are not immediately visible.

In the ancient city of Alakapuri, a wealthy merchant loses his camel and sets out to find it. Along the way, he encounters four travelling ministers who have never seen the animal but, by carefully studying its tracks and the signs it has left behind, accurately describe its condition: one leg is lame, it is blind in one eye, it has an unusually short tail, and it is suffering from colic. The merchant suspects them of stealing the camel and takes them before King Alakesa, who initially shares his suspicion. However, the four travellers explain the reasoning behind each observation, revealing their remarkable powers of deduction. Impressed by their wisdom and keen observation, the king rewards the merchant and appoints the four travellers as his principal ministers, demonstrating how careful observation and sound reasoning can reveal truths that are not immediately visible.

The Three Calamities (Full episode)

Punchkin is a classic Indian folktale about Bala, the youngest and cleverest of seven princesses, whose kindness and courage help her family survive betrayal, exile and enchantment. After their cruel stepmother drives the princesses from their home, Bala and her sisters are rescued by seven princes, but their happiness is threatened when the wicked magician Punchkin turns Bala into a black dog and imprisons her in a tower. Years later, Bala’s young son sets out to find his missing parents and uncles, discovers Punchkin’s secret source of power — a little green parrot hidden far away — and devises a clever plan to defeat the magician. With courage, intelligence and help from the magical eagles he once aided, the young prince frees his family, restores those who were transformed into stone and trees, and brings the story to a happy conclusion.

Punchkin is a classic Indian folktale about Bala, the youngest and cleverest of seven princesses, whose kindness and courage help her family survive betrayal, exile and enchantment. After their cruel stepmother drives the princesses from their home, Bala and her sisters are rescued by seven princes, but their happiness is threatened when the wicked magician Punchkin turns Bala into a black dog and imprisons her in a tower. Years later, Bala’s young son sets out to find his missing parents and uncles, discovers Punchkin’s secret source of power — a little green parrot hidden far away — and devises a clever plan to defeat the magician. With courage, intelligence and help from the magical eagles he once aided, the young prince frees his family, restores those who were transformed into stone and trees, and brings the story to a happy conclusion.

The Story of Punchkin and Princess Bala (Full episode)

The Jeweled Arrow is the tale about a King who has a wicked wife called Gunavarna, a magician who has a beautiful daughter, and the adventures of a young Prince Shringabhuja. And how does the Jeweled Arrow fit into all this? Prince Shringabhuja is sent into exile by his father, and the young prince being s a series of adventures. Along the way, he sees a beautiful girl named Roopshikha. Will she be his lady love? This story was obtained from public domain sources, but has been revised and rewritten by Amar Vyas and narrated by Sheerali Biju for gaatha story. Music and images obtained from public domain sources or Creative Commons license.

The Jeweled Arrow is the tale about a King who has a wicked wife called Gunavarna, a magician who has a beautiful daughter, and the adventures of a young Prince Shringabhuja. And how does the Jeweled Arrow fit into all this? Prince Shringabhuja is sent into exile by his father, and the young prince being s a series of adventures. Along the way, he sees a beautiful girl named Roopshikha. Will she be his lady love?This story was obtained from public domain sources, but has been revised and rewritten by Amar Vyas and narrated by Sheerali Biju for gaatha story. Music and images obtained from public domain sources or Creative Commons license. 

The Jeweled Arrow and Roopshika's story

Ranavir Singh, a faithful servant of a King, and young Prince Sundar. A King is treacherously murdered by his minister Kharavadana. But before his death, the King entrusts the safety of his son, young Prince Sundar, in the hands of his trusted aide, Ranavir Singh. But Kharavadana has other plans! As the evil King, the former minister Kharavadana decides to plot against Sundar, the Prince realizes that his mentor was right all along. But does the realization come too late for him? Soon, young Prince Sundar finds help in unexpected places, including the beautiful daughter of a robber! Finally, will Prince Sundar be able to avenge his father's death? Will Ranavir Singh forgive his wayward protege? And what happens to the girl who comes to the young prince's aid? You can subscribe to Parikatha Podcast on <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/myths-legends-and-fairytales-of-india/id1224505389?mt=2&uo=4&ls=1" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Apple Podcasts</a>, <a href="https://castbox.fm/channel/Myths%2C-Legends%2C-and-Fairytales-of-India-id523034" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Castbox</a>, JioSaavn, <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/3b6u5LoRnXJQRlZ2STgYwb" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Spotify</a>, and many other fine websites and apps where you listen to podcast.

Ranavir Singh, a faithful servant of a King, and young Prince Sundar. A King is treacherously murdered by his minister Kharavadana. But before his death, the King entrusts the safety of his son, young Prince Sundar, in the hands of his trusted aide, Ranavir Singh. But Kharavadana has other plans!As the evil King, the former minister Kharavadana decides to plot against Sundar, the Prince realizes that his mentor was right all along. But does the realization come too late for him? Soon, young Prince Sundar finds help in unexpected places, including the beautiful daughter of a robber! Finally, will Prince Sundar be able to avenge his father's death? Will Ranavir Singh forgive his wayward protege? And what happens to the girl who comes to the young prince's aid?You can subscribe to Parikatha Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Castbox, JioSaavn, Spotify, and many other fine websites and apps where you listen to podcast.

Ranavir Singh and Prince Sundar (Full Story)

The Legend of Raja Rasalu is a tale from Northern India, set in what is now known as Sialkot in Pakistan. This is a tale of bravery and adventure. Originally an eight part story, we have combined the different stories to form a single narrative for your listening pleasure. Learn how Raja Rasalu was born and how he spent the first twelve years of his life in an underground palace. Net, he meets seventy maidens, and how he defeats King Sarkap in a game of Chaupad. Finally, he returns to his father's Kingdom. Will he lead a life Happily ever after? This story was revised and rewritten by <a href="https://amarvyas.in" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.88);">Amar Vyas</a> and narrated by Sheerali Biju for gaatha story. Audio editing by Krishnadas. Theme music is titled Frost Waltz by <a href="www.incompetech.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.88);">Kevin Macleod.</a> Other sound effects from Soundbible, used under creative commons license.

The Legend of Raja Rasalu is a tale from Northern India, set in what is now known as Sialkot in Pakistan. This is a tale of bravery and adventure. Originally an eight part story, we have combined the different stories to form a single narrative for your listening pleasure. Learn how Raja Rasalu was born and how he spent the first twelve years of his life in an underground palace. Net, he meets seventy maidens, and how he defeats King Sarkap in a game of Chaupad. Finally, he returns to his father's Kingdom. Will he lead a life Happily ever after?This story was revised and rewritten by Amar Vyas and narrated by Sheerali Biju for gaatha story. Audio editing by Krishnadas. Theme music is titled Frost Waltz by Kevin Macleod. Other sound effects from Soundbible, used under creative commons license.

The Legend of Raja Rasalu (Full Episode)

The Faithful Prince is a story about Prince Beharamji and his beautiful wife, who meet under the most unusual circumstances. The Prince then meets with a series of challenges, including losing his dear horse and dog, as well as his Kingdom. This forces the newly married Prince and his wife to live as hunters in the woods. But does fate have only challenges in store for them? Prince Beharamji and his adventures as he meets his lady love, but loses his Kingdom and is forced to live in the woods as a hunter. Will he be able to regain his Kingdom? Or will he encounter further challenges and our Hero's journey continue with different adventures? Listen to and subscribe to the Parikatha podcast:<a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/myths-legends-and-fairytales-of-india/id1224505389" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Apple Podcasts</a> · <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/3b6u5LoRnXJQRlZ2STgYwb" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Spotify</a> · Castbox · JioSaavnVisit <a href="https://gaathastory.com/parikatha" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">gaathastory.com/parikatha</a> to learn more. From there, you can also leave us a review on your favourite podcasting app or site. We would greatly appreciate it! <h3>About the Story</h3>This story was translated into English by Flora Annie Steel and published as Tales of the Punjab in the nineteenth century. This story has been edited and revised by Amar Vyas and narrated by Sheerali Biju for gaathastory. Audio editing by Krishnadas. Music and images were obtained from public-domain sources or used under Creative Commons licences.We had originally published this story in two parts in January 2019. Now the entire story is published as a single episode.

The Faithful Prince is a story about Prince Beharamji and his beautiful wife, who meet under the most unusual circumstances. The Prince then meets with a series of challenges, including losing his dear horse and dog, as well as his Kingdom. This forces the newly married Prince and his wife to live as hunters in the woods. But does fate have only challenges in store for them?Prince Beharamji and his adventures as he meets his lady love, but loses his Kingdom and is forced to live in the woods as a hunter. Will he be able to regain his Kingdom? Or will he encounter further challenges and our Hero's journey continue with different adventures?Listen to and subscribe to the Parikatha podcast:Apple Podcasts · Spotify · Castbox · JioSaavnVisit gaathastory.com/parikatha to learn more. From there, you can also leave us a review on your favourite podcasting app or site. We would greatly appreciate it!About the StoryThis story was translated into English by Flora Annie Steel and published as Tales of the Punjab in the nineteenth century. This story has been edited and revised by Amar Vyas and narrated by Sheerali Biju for gaathastory. Audio editing by Krishnadas. Music and images were obtained from public-domain sources or used under Creative Commons licences.We had originally published this story in two parts in January 2019. Now the entire story is published as a single episode.

The Faithful Prince - Prince Behramji and his wife

A young prince is exiled from his kingdom after a tragic accident, but his closest friend refuses to leave him behind. Their journey takes them to a mysterious lake, where the prince catches sight of the beautiful fairy princess Gulizar of the Ivory City. What follows is a tale of friendship, love, magic, danger and cleverness, as the two companions navigate robbers, enchantments, palace intrigue and a perilous plot before finding their way back home. This story was originally compiled and edited by Joseph Jacob and has been Rewritten by <a href="https://gaathastory.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Amar Vyas</a> for gaathastory. Narrated by Sheerali Biju. You can listen to and subscribe to the <a href="Parikatha" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Myths, Legends and Fairytales of India</a> podcast on <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/myths-legends-and-fairytales-of-india/id1224505389" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Apple Podcasts</a>, <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/3b6u5LoRnXJQRlZ2STgYwb" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Spotify</a>, Castbox, and JioSaavn. Visit <a href="https://gaathastory.com/parikatha" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">gaathastory.com/parikatha</a> to learn more. From there, you can also leave us a review on your favorite podcasting app or site. We would greatly appreciate it!

A young prince is exiled from his kingdom after a tragic accident, but his closest friend refuses to leave him behind. Their journey takes them to a mysterious lake, where the prince catches sight of the beautiful fairy princess Gulizar of the Ivory City. What follows is a tale of friendship, love, magic, danger and cleverness, as the two companions navigate robbers, enchantments, palace intrigue and a perilous plot before finding their way back home.This story was originally compiled and edited by Joseph Jacob and has been Rewritten by Amar Vyas for gaathastory. Narrated by Sheerali Biju. You can listen to and subscribe to the Myths, Legends and Fairytales of India podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Castbox, and JioSaavn. Visit gaathastory.com/parikatha to learn more. From there, you can also leave us a review on your favorite podcasting app or site. We would greatly appreciate it!

The Ivory City and Its Fairy Princess (Full Episode)

Chandralekha is a young and exceptionally intelligent woman from the ancient city of Kaivalyam in Southern India. After refusing an improper demand from her teacher, she becomes the target of his revenge when he spreads rumours that she is possessed by a demon. Sent to a cremation ground on a new-moon night, Chandralekha unexpectedly encounters eight notorious robbers who have hidden their stolen treasure nearby. What follows is a remarkable tale of courage, intelligence and quick thinking. Chandralekha repeatedly outsmarts the robbers and escapes their attempts to recover their treasure and take revenge. Eventually, she seeks the help of a prince and his soldiers and devises a daring plan to bring the robbers to justice. Originally published in two parts in 2018, Chandralekha and the Eight Robbers is now available as one complete episode. We have combined the two original episodes into a single, uninterrupted telling of this classic tale of intelligence, courage and adventure. Production credits:This story was published under Tales Of The Sun Or Folklore Of Southern India and revised and rewritten by <a href="https://amarvyas.in" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Amar Vyas</a>. Narrated by Sheerali Biju. Produced by <a href="https://gaathastory.com/parikatha" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">gaathastory</a>. You can listen to and subscribe to the <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/myths-legends-and-fairytales-of-india/id1224505389" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Myths, Legends and Fairytales of India</a> podcast on <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/myths-legends-and-fairytales-of-india/id1224505389" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Apple Podcasts</a>, <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/3b6u5LoRnXJQRlZ2STgYwb" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Spotify</a>, Castbox, and JioSaavn. Visit <a href="https://gaathastory.com/parikatha" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">gaathastory.com/parikatha</a> to learn more. From there, you can also leave us a review on your favorite podcasting app or site. We would greatly appreciate it!

Chandralekha is a young and exceptionally intelligent woman from the ancient city of Kaivalyam in Southern India. After refusing an improper demand from her teacher, she becomes the target of his revenge when he spreads rumours that she is possessed by a demon. Sent to a cremation ground on a new-moon night, Chandralekha unexpectedly encounters eight notorious robbers who have hidden their stolen treasure nearby.What follows is a remarkable tale of courage, intelligence and quick thinking. Chandralekha repeatedly outsmarts the robbers and escapes their attempts to recover their treasure and take revenge. Eventually, she seeks the help of a prince and his soldiers and devises a daring plan to bring the robbers to justice. Originally published in two parts in 2018, Chandralekha and the Eight Robbers is now available as one complete episode. We have combined the two original episodes into a single, uninterrupted telling of this classic tale of intelligence, courage and adventure.Production credits:This story was published under Tales Of The Sun Or Folklore Of Southern India and revised and rewritten by Amar Vyas. Narrated by Sheerali Biju. Produced by gaathastory. You can listen to and subscribe to the Myths, Legends and Fairytales of India podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Castbox, and JioSaavn. Visit gaathastory.com/parikatha to learn more. From there, you can also leave us a review on your favorite podcasting app or site. We would greatly appreciate it!

Chandralekha Eight Robbers (Full Story)

The story begins with a mouse who had made a hole on a little hillock in a farmland. Unbeknownst to anyone, including the farmer who owns the land, the hole contains thousands of gold coins. The farmer is a kind-hearted person who notices the mouse sitting at the top of the hillock or peeking out of the hole. Despite having no idea about the treasure, the farmer starts leaving food near the hole every day. One day, the mouse, grateful for the farmer's kindness, decides to repay him. The mouse takes a gold coin from the treasure and drops it at the farmer's feet. The farmer is surprised and grateful, and he shows the gold coin to the goldsmith, who offers a fair price for it. The farmer uses the money to buy food, toys, and gifts for his family, and they pray to Lord Ganesh, the god of wealth, for their good fortune. ﻿What happens next? Listen to this story to learn more The tales for today's episode were narrated by Amar Vyas and edited and rewritten for Parikatha Podcast by <a href="https://www.amarvyas.in" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Amar Vyas</a> for <a href="https://www.gaathastory.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">gaathastory</a>. You can subscribe to Parikatha Podcast on <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fairytales-of-india-by-gaathastory/id1224505389" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Apple Podcasts</a>, <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/3b6u5LoRnXJQRlZ2STgYwb" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Spotify</a>, <a href="https://castbox.fm/channel/Fairytales-of-India-by-gaathastory-id6069696?country=in" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Castbox</a>, <a href="https://www.jiosaavn.com/shows/fairytales-of-india-by-gaathastory/1/lSsKyQCuMCE_" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">JioSaavn</a>, and gaana.

The story begins with a mouse who had made a hole on a little hillock in a farmland. Unbeknownst to anyone, including the farmer who owns the land, the hole contains thousands of gold coins. The farmer is a kind-hearted person who notices the mouse sitting at the top of the hillock or peeking out of the hole. Despite having no idea about the treasure, the farmer starts leaving food near the hole every day.One day, the mouse, grateful for the farmer's kindness, decides to repay him. The mouse takes a gold coin from the treasure and drops it at the farmer's feet. The farmer is surprised and grateful, and he shows the gold coin to the goldsmith, who offers a fair price for it. The farmer uses the money to buy food, toys, and gifts for his family, and they pray to Lord Ganesh, the god of wealth, for their good fortune. ﻿What happens next? Listen to this story to learn moreThe tales for today's episode were narrated by Amar Vyas and edited and rewritten for Parikatha Podcast by Amar Vyas for gaathastory. You can subscribe to Parikatha Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Castbox, JioSaavn, and gaana.

The Mouse and the Farmer

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 <a href="https://www.amarvyas.in" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Amar Vyas</a> for <a href="https://www.gaathastory.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">gaathastory</a>.

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

Two Princes and a Sadhu

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Parikatha Podcast (Fairytales of India) is a podcast of Indian Folklore and Fairy Tales. Listen to enchanting stories from Indian literature and folklore. Discover the magic of Indian folklore and fairy tales which brings to you stories of Kings and Queens, of Princes and Fairies, of crafty wizards and magical beasts. These are classic tales of adventure, magic and drama, brought to you in a new avatar by gaathastory. Experience a magical ride with new stories every week.You can subscribe to Parikatha podcast on your favourite podcasting website or apps including Apple Podcasts, JioSaavn, Spotify, amazon podcasts, castbox, and many more. Coming soon on YouTube.Subscribe to our Telegram Channel by visiting https://t.me/gaathastory. This podcast is available in Hindi under the name Hindi Parikatha 