This tale tells us about a jungle, which is situated on an island. This jungle is filled with strange animals and birds, such as a tiger who ate grass, and a deer who ate flesh. This jungle also had birds who swam underwater and fish who could fly. What a topsy-turvy world it was! One day, a man called Jeet lands on this island when his ship is wrecked. What does his arrival do to the island and its inhabitants? What does Jeet plan that will endanger these animals and birds? Does Jeet succeed in his plans? Listen to this story to learn how a group of friendly helpers come to the aid of the inhabitants of the Jungle.

Dussera of Vijaya Dashmi (also known as Vijaya or Bijoya in Bengali) is celebrated every year to celebrate the victory of Good over Evil. This festival follows the 9 day festival of Navaratri, which means festival of nine nights. Listen to this episode and learn how this festival is celebrated in different parts of India.Dussera is popular particularly Bengal and Odisha, Gujarat, and the city of Mysuru in Karnataka. In this episode, you will also learn about the different legends associated with this festival. Some of these legends are: a.the victory of Lord Ram over Ravan b.the slaying of the demon Mahishasur by Goddess Durga, c. praying of Goddess Saraswati, and d. the story of Pandavas and Dussera.This episode was narrated by Lakshmi Sudheendra and edited by Amar Vyas. You can listen to new episodes of Baalgatha podcast exclusively on Spotify.You can subscribe to this podcast on JioSaavn, Spotify, Apple Podcasts , Google Podcasts,Castbox,and many other fine websites and apps where you listen to podcasts.This episode was originally published on Baalgatha Podcast in October 2019.

On occasion of Guru Purnima, let us listen to the story of Narad Muni and how Lord Shiv became his Guru. This story tells us the importance of a Guru in our lives. This story was narrated by Amar Vyas and is sourced from the text Narad Pancharatra. Parts of this tale have been edited for language and context by gaathastory. This story has been narrated by Amar Vyas.This episode is published from our upcoming Puranic Tales of India Podcast. All episodes of this podcast can be heard in English, Hindi and Marathi.

Two years ago, we had published a two part series on Fairytale of India podcast, titled "The Three Dangers Faced by King Alakesh". Listen to the introduction of this story, titled The Lost Camel, which we bring to you on Baalgatha Podcast.This episode was written by Minu Pandit and edited by Amar Vyas. Narration by Sheerali Biju. Audio editing by Vyas. Music: Carefree Cathy. Baalgatha Podcast is produced by gaathastory. You can listen to Baalgatha in English, Hindi, Marathi, Gujarati, Kannada and Telugu exclusively on Spotify.

Listen to this story from our archives, about a stone cutter who wishes to become a powerful merchant, then the hot sun, followed by the wind.... what does he discover in the process? This story is similar to the Wedding of The Mouse which was previously published on Baalgatha Podcast.This story was produced by gaathastory for Baalgatha Podcast and narrated by Sheerali Biju. Editing by Vyas. You can listen to new episodes of Baalgatha podcast exclusively on Spotify.You can subscribe to this podcast on JioSaavn, Spotify, Apple Podcasts , Google Podcasts , Stitcher, Castbox, Tunein, and many other fine websites and apps where you listen to podcasts.You can also subscribe to this podcast by visiting www.baalgatha.com or writing us an email at [email protected] You can also send us a message by sending a message on WhatsApp at +91-9850800464 with the words "Subscribe Baalgatha".

Listen to another story about Akadeli. This time, learn what happens on his lucky day. This story was produced by gaatha story for Baalgatha Podcast and narrated by Sheerali Biju.Sourced from Pratham Books' StoryWeaver platform. Content obtained under Creative Commons licenses 4.0.You can subscribe to this podcast on JioSaavn, Spotify, Apple Podcasts , Google Podcasts , Stitcher, Castbox, Tunein, and many other fine websites and apps where you listen to podcasts.Listen to new episodes of Baalgatha podcast exclusively on Spotify. You can subscribe to this podcast by visiting www.baalgatha.com or writing us an email at [email protected] You can also send us a message by sending a message on WhatsApp  at +91-9850800464 with the words "Subscribe Baalgatha".

The magical powder is the story of a lazy man who wants to become rich. A young man's Father in law gives him a magical powder...what happens next? Listen to this story to learn more. This story was produced by gaatha story for Baalgatha Podcast and narrated by Sheerali Biju.You can listen to new episodes of Baalgatha podcast exclusively on Spotify.You can subscribe to this podcast on JioSaavn, Spotify, Apple Podcasts , Google Podcasts , Stitcher, Castbox, Tunein, and many other fine websites and apps where you listen to podcasts.You can also subscribe to this podcast by visiting www.baalgatha.com or writing us an email at [email protected] You can also send us a message by sending a message on WhatsApp at +91-9850800464 with the words "Subscribe Baalgatha".

Lazy Anansi is a story of a spider who is too lazy to cook his own food. He often visits his friends and enjoys the delicious food cooked by them. One day, Anansi passes by the house of a Rabbit. The Rabbit asks Anansi to help with the cooking. What happens next?This story was narrated by Sheerali Biju for gaathastory. You can listen to this story on www.gaathastory.com. New episodes of Baalgatha podcast are available exclusively on Spotify.

A king who is very happy wants to experience pain. God fulfills his wish. What happens then...listen to the story to learn more. This story was produced by gaatha story for Baalgatha Podcast and narrated by Sheerali Biju. You can subscribe to this podcast on JioSaavn, Spotify, Apple Podcasts , Google Podcasts , Stitcher, Castbox, Tunein, and many other fine websites and apps where you listen to podcasts.You can listen to new episodes of Baalgatha podcast exclusively on Spotify.You can also subscribe to this podcast by visiting www.baalgatha.com or writing us an email at [email protected] You can also send us a message by sending a message on WhatsApp at +91-9850800464 with the words "Subscribe Baalgatha".

Do you know why the chicken search for Eagle's needle in the field ? Listen to the amazing story on www.gaathastory.com

This story was produced by gaathastory for Baalgatha Podcast and narrated by Sheerali Biju. Editing by Vyas. This story was made possible by Pratham Books' StoryWeaver platform. Content under Creative Commons licenses 4.0.You can listen to new episodes of Baalgatha podcast exclusively on Spotify. You can subscribe to this podcast on JioSaavn, Spotify, Apple Podcasts , Google Podcasts , Stitcher, Castbox, Tunein, and many other fine websites and apps where you listen to podcasts.You can also subscribe to this podcast by visiting www.baalgatha.com or writing us an email at [email protected] You can also send us a message by sending a message on WhatsApp at +91-9850800464 with the words "Subscribe Baalgatha".

Onam is a festival that is celebrated predominantly in Kerala during the monsoons. Occurring either in the month of August or September, it marks the period of rice harvest. There are many legends associated with Onam, and in this episode, we will narrate the Legend of Mahabali and Parashuram and how they are related to Onam.This story was written by Minu Pandit and edited by Amar Vyas. Narrated by Shrerali Biju. Audio editing by Vyas. Baalgatha podcast is brought to you by gaathastory, the home of amazing storytelling shows.You can subscribe to Baalgatha Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Castbox, jioSaavn, Spotify, Google Podcasts, and many other fine websites and apps where you listen to podcasts. New episodes of Baalgatha podcast are available in English, Hindi, Marathi, Gujarati, Tamil and Telugu, exclusively on Spotify.

Amero Komfi is an African tale .

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This is a story from panchatantra which teaches us that in the fight between two people, the mediator always benefits.You can also listen to the hindi version of the story by clicking the link below:https://audioboom.com/posts/4905411-billi-teetar-aur-khargosh-hindi You can also listen to a similar story by clicking the link below:https://audioboom.com/posts/7555137-the-cunning-mediator

The story of Bakri Id listen only on www.gaathastory.com

The jackal sees a crow having a piece of bread in his mouth. What does the jackal do to get that bread? Listen to the story on www.gaathastory.com

Once upon a time, a sparrow built a nest on a tree, and the nest soon saw little eggs. An elephant, driven to madness by the heat of the blazing sun, tore down trees and broke several branches. In the process, he destroyed the nest and broke the eggs. The sparrow was heartbroken, but awoodpecker came to their aid. Were the sparrows able to avenge the death of the little birds? Listen to this story to learn more.This episode was narrated by Sheerali Biju for gaathastory. You can listen to this story in Hindi and other languages on Baalgatha podcast. To learn more, visit www.baalgatha.comYou can subscribe to Baalgatha podcast on JioSaavn, Spotify, Apple Podcasts ,Google Podcasts, Stitcher, Castbox, Radio Public,Tunein, and many other fine websites and apps where you listen to podcasts. You can subscribe to this podcast by visiting www.baalgatha.com/subscribe or on Telegram at https://t.me/gaathastory. Thank you

Listen to the wit of Mulla Naseeruddin in this story.

We are publishing this story in Baalgatha English, Hindi and Marathi Podcasts simultaneously.On occasion of Guru Purnima let us learn why this festival has a special significance among Hindus, Buddhists and Jains. Today is July 5th, 2020 also happens to be a day on which Lunar Eclipse occuring. So we thought of narrating a short story about Rahu, Ketu and why and eclipse of the Sun and the moon occurs.This episode was narrated by Amar Vyas for gaatha story.

Once a poor man gets a flask of oil from his neighbour. What happens next listen to the story on www.gaathastory.com

Jackal and the drum is an interesting story from Panchtantra

A hunter sees a beautiful bird and chases it. He finds that the bird drops golden dropping and so he cunningly catches the bird. What happens next...listen to the story on www.gaathastory.com

Lion and Jackal is a story about their friendship but what happens next, listen to this on www.gaathastory.com

Do you know children how the tortoise got the scars on his back? Listen to the African story on www.gaathastory.com

Elephants and Hares is a story of how the hares outwitted the elephants to save their life. Once Listen to the amazing story on www.gaathastory.com

Miriam get magical glasses and guess what does she see? listen to the amazing story on www.gaathastory,com

Maharana Pratap was a Rajput warrior and king who fought with the Mughal army valiantly in the famous battle of Haldighati. Listen to the amazing story on www.gaathastory.com

Four lambs and a fox is a story of a cunning fox who eats 3 lambs when their mother has gone out. What happens next listen to the amazing story on www.gaathastory.com

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Do you know children zebra once upon a time was white , what happened due to which he got the stripes, listen to the amazing story on www.gaathastory.com

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4th April marks the birth anniversary of the man behind India's constitution and a leader who worked towards the upliftment of Dalits: Babasaheb Amnedkar. Listen to this story to learn why he is so well respected and we celebrate his birthday as Ambedkar Jayanti.How to Subscribe to Baalgatha Podcast?You can subscribe to this podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, Castbox, Hubhopper, Radio Public, Storiyoh, Tunein, Stitcher, and many other fine websites and apps where you listen to podcasts.If you have any comments or feedback, you can write to us at [email protected].

Have you traveled to, or lived in more than one city? If so, which is your favourite city? Would you like to tell us about it? Listen to this episode and learn how you can send your painting, essay, or better yet- your audio story to gaatha story. We might just publish it in our new show- My Favourite City ! To learn more, send an email to [email protected] or send a message on Whats App at +919850800464

On occasion of Hanuman Jayanti, a festival to mark birth of Lord Hanuman, we are pleased to publish a story about his birth. Listen to this story to learn about his parents and how he came to be born. Finally, learn how he came to be known as Hanuman. This story has some interesting elements- for example, Why and how did Shiva agree to be born as Anjani's son? Why did Hanuman decided to swallow the Sun? Listen to this story to learn more. You can learn more about Hanumanji and Hanuman Jayanti by visiting https://gaathastory.com/hanuman/We would also suggest that you should listen to the story about Ram Navami- the birth of Lord Ram, from Baalgatha Podcast. Check the shownotes for this episode to find the link.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 story is about a hyena and raven who are good friends . Hyena wants to fly like raven so what does he do? Listen to the story on www.gaathastory.com You can listen to the Hindi version of the story on : https://audioboom.com/posts/7531075-lomdi-aur-kauva

The Seventh Sun is the tribal story from Odisha. Did you know children that once upon a time there were seven suns in the sky? Do you know why does the sun rise when the rooster crows? No listen to the amazing story on www.gaathastory.comAlso listen to the hindi version of the story on Baalgatha Hindi

This story is about a clever chicken who outwits the fox... Listen to the Hindi Version of the story on Baalgatha Hindi.

This story is about a puppy called Tinku, who stays in a farm along with his mother and other animals . One night he doesn't get sleep and he decides to roam in the streets. What happens next? Listen to the adventurous journey of Tinku only on Baalgatha podcast.

Do you know the story of how cat and rat became enemies? No then listen to this amazing story from Nigeria on www.gaathastory.com

On the occasion of the festival of Holi, we present to you stories associated with the festival of Holi. This is a collection of short tales and legends from different parts of India that are associated with this festival of colors.

King Akbar goes to the city in disguise every night...what happens one night when he meets a stranger...listen to the amazing story on www.gaathastory.comYou can subscribe to this podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, Castbox, Radio Public, Storiyoh, Tunein, and many other fine websites and apps where you listen to podcasts. You can subscribe to this podcast by visiting www.gaathastory.com or writing us an email at [email protected]. You can also send us a message by sending a message on WhatsApp at +91-9850800464 with the words "Subscribe Baalgatha". Thanks!The story is narrated by Mrunal

A messenger come from the kingdom of Burma . He has a strange request, their King wants a pot of wisdom. All the courtiers turn to Birbal for help..What does Birbal do? How does he give the pot of wisdom...listen to the story on www.gaathastory.com

Androcles is a slave who is tired of serving his master and decides to go to the jungle . He hides in a cave. But what does he see in the cave? A lion...What happens next listen to the story on www.gaathastory.com

An old woman is robbed by a saint of her hard earned money. She goes to Birbal for help. What happens next? Listen on www.gaathastory.com

The story is about 3 fishes, who each decide to act differently when the learn that a group of fishermen will try to catch them. This episode rewritten for Baalgatha podcast by Minu Pandit and was narrated by Sheerali Biju. Audio editing by Amar Vyas.You can listen to new episodes of Baalgatha podcast exclusively on Spotify.You can subscribe to this podcast on JioSaavn, Spotify, Apple Podcasts , Google Podcasts,Castbox,and many other fine websites and apps where you listen to podcasts.

This story is from Jataka Tales about the bodhisatta. Listen to such amazing children's stories on www.gathastory.com

Listen to classic tales of Akbar Birbal

Listen to classic tales of Akbar Birbal

Listen to classic tales of Akbar Birbal

Listen to classic tales of Akbar and Birbal

Listen to the classic tales of Akbar Birbal on Baalgatha Podcast by gaatha story

Listen to the classic tales of Akbar Birbal on Baalgatha Podcast by gaatha story

Listen to the classic tales of Akbar and Birbal on Baalgatha Podcast.

Listen to this story from the tales of Akbar and Birbal, narrated by Nitisha Tomar for Baalgatha Podcast. This story was compiled from a variety of public domain sources including Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vijayadashami) . Music titled Music Box Gift (https://download.audiohero.com/#!details?id=16915648) . This episode has been produced by gaatha story (https://gaathastory.com/) .You can subscribe to this podcast on Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/3HkLCKkTZW5XrIvRTJGVER?si=eZRlFHCsT-69XmT0dPgnZA) , Apple Podcasts (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/baalgatha-childrens-stories-from-panchatantra-jataka/id1116571844) , Google Podcasts (https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hdWRpb2Jvb20uY29tL2NoYW5uZWxzLzQ3MDgyODkucnNz) , Stitcher (http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/amar-vyas/baalgatha) , Castbox (https://castbox.fm/channel/Baalgatha-%3A-Children's-Stories-from-Panchatantra%2C-Jataka-Tales-and-more-id330097) , Radio Public (https://radiopublic.com/baalgatha-childrens-stories-from-8QN5Oz) , Storiyoh, Tunein (http://tunein.com/radio/Baalgatha-p892567/) , and many other fine websites and apps where you listen to podcasts.

Listen to this story from the tales of Akbar and Birbal, narrated by Madhur Kishore for Baalgatha Podcast. This story was compiled from a variety of public domain sources including Wikipedia. Music titled Music Box Gift. This episode has been produced by gaatha story.You can also subscribe to Baalgatha podcasts on Apple Podcasts.

Listen to this story from the tales of Akbar and Birbal, narrated by Madhur Kishore for Baalgatha Podcast. This story was compiled from a variety of public domain sources including Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vijayadashami) . Music titled Music Box Gift (https://download.audiohero.com/#!details?id=16915648) . This episode has been produced by gaatha story (https://gaathastory.com) .You can subscribe to this podcast on Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/3HkLCKkTZW5XrIvRTJGVER?si=eZRlFHCsT-69XmT0dPgnZA) , Apple Podcasts (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/baalgatha-childrens-stories-from-panchatantra-jataka/id1116571844) , Google Podcasts (https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hdWRpb2Jvb20uY29tL2NoYW5uZWxzLzQ3MDgyODkucnNz) , Stitcher (http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/amar-vyas/baalgatha) , Castbox (https://castbox.fm/channel/Baalgatha-%3A-Children's-Stories-from-Panchatantra%2C-Jataka-Tales-and-more-id330097) , Radio Public (https://radiopublic.com/baalgatha-childrens-stories-from-8QN5Oz) , Storiyoh, Tunein (http://tunein.com/radio/Baalgatha-p892567/) , and many other fine websites and apps where you listen to podcasts.

Listen to this story from the tales of Akbar and Birbal, narrated by Madhur Kishore for Baalgatha Podcast. This story was compiled from a variety of public domain sources including Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vijayadashami) . Music titled Music Box Gift (https://download.audiohero.com/#!details?id=16915648) . This episode has been produced by gaatha story (https://gaathastory.com) .You can subscribe to this podcast on Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/3HkLCKkTZW5XrIvRTJGVER?si=eZRlFHCsT-69XmT0dPgnZA) , Apple Podcasts (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/baalgatha-childrens-stories-from-panchatantra-jataka/id1116571844) , Google Podcasts (https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hdWRpb2Jvb20uY29tL2NoYW5uZWxzLzQ3MDgyODkucnNz) , Stitcher (http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/amar-vyas/baalgatha) , Castbox (https://castbox.fm/channel/Baalgatha-%3A-Children's-Stories-from-Panchatantra%2C-Jataka-Tales-and-more-id330097) , Radio Public (https://radiopublic.com/baalgatha-childrens-stories-from-8QN5Oz) , Storiyoh, Tunein (http://tunein.com/radio/Baalgatha-p892567/) , and many other fine websites and apps where you listen to podcasts.

It is a story of 3 pigs who outwit a fox who wants to come to their house to eat them...

Listen to this story from the tales of Akbar and Birbal, narrated by Madhur Kishore for Baalgatha Podcast. This story was compiled from a variety of public domain sources including Wikipedia. Music titled Music Box Gift. This episode has been produced by gaatha story.You can also subscribe to Baalgatha podcasts on Apple Podcasts.

Listen to this story from the tales of Akbar and Birbal, narrated by Madhur Kishore for Baalgatha Podcast. This story was compiled from a variety of public domain sources including Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vijayadashami) . Music titled Music Box Gift (https://download.audiohero.com/#!details?id=16915648) . This episode has been produced by gaatha story (https://gaathastory.com) .You can subscribe to this podcast on Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/3HkLCKkTZW5XrIvRTJGVER?si=eZRlFHCsT-69XmT0dPgnZA) , Apple Podcasts (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/baalgatha-childrens-stories-from-panchatantra-jataka/id1116571844) , Google Podcasts (https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hdWRpb2Jvb20uY29tL2NoYW5uZWxzLzQ3MDgyODkucnNz) , Stitcher (http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/amar-vyas/baalgatha) , Castbox (https://castbox.fm/channel/Baalgatha-%3A-Children's-Stories-from-Panchatantra%2C-Jataka-Tales-and-more-id330097) , Radio Public (https://radiopublic.com/baalgatha-childrens-stories-from-8QN5Oz) , Storiyoh, Tunein (http://tunein.com/radio/Baalgatha-p892567/) , and many other fine websites and apps where you listen to podcasts.

Listen to this story from the tales of Akbar and Birbal, narrated by Madhur Kishore for Baalgatha Podcast. This story was compiled from a variety of public domain sources including Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vijayadashami) . Music titled Music Box Gift (https://download.audiohero.com/#!details?id=16915648) . This episode has been produced by gaatha story (https://gaathastory.com) .You can subscribe to this podcast on Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/3HkLCKkTZW5XrIvRTJGVER?si=eZRlFHCsT-69XmT0dPgnZA) , Apple Podcasts (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/baalgatha-childrens-stories-from-panchatantra-jataka/id1116571844) , Google Podcasts (https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hdWRpb2Jvb20uY29tL2NoYW5uZWxzLzQ3MDgyODkucnNz) , Stitcher (http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/amar-vyas/baalgatha) , Castbox (https://castbox.fm/channel/Baalgatha-%3A-Children's-Stories-from-Panchatantra%2C-Jataka-Tales-and-more-id330097) , Radio Public (https://radiopublic.com/baalgatha-childrens-stories-from-8QN5Oz) , Storiyoh, Tunein (http://tunein.com/radio/Baalgatha-p892567/) , and many other fine websites and apps where you listen to podcasts.

Listen to another story from the tales of Akbar and Birbal. Birbal invites Akbar to a meal, and the main item of the meal is Khichadi. But what is the true reason behind Birbal's invitation?This story was narrated by Madhur Kishore for Baalgatha Podcast, and compiled from a variety of public domain sources including Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vijayadashami) . Music titled Music Box Gift (https://download.audiohero.com/#!details?id=16915648) . This episode has been produced by gaatha story (https://gaathastory.com) .You can subscribe to this podcast on Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/3HkLCKkTZW5XrIvRTJGVER?si=eZRlFHCsT-69XmT0dPgnZA) , Apple Podcasts (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/baalgatha-childrens-stories-from-panchatantra-jataka/id1116571844) , Google Podcasts (https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hdWRpb2Jvb20uY29tL2NoYW5uZWxzLzQ3MDgyODkucnNz) , Stitcher (http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/amar-vyas/baalgatha) , Castbox (https://castbox.fm/channel/Baalgatha-%3A-Children's-Stories-from-Panchatantra%2C-Jataka-Tales-and-more-id330097) , Radio Public (https://radiopublic.com/baalgatha-childrens-stories-from-8QN5Oz) , Storiyoh, Tunein (http://tunein.com/radio/Baalgatha-p892567/) , and many other fine websites and apps where you listen to podcasts.

Listen to this story from the tales of Akbar and Birbal, narrated by Madhur Kishore for Baalgatha Podcast. This story was compiled from a variety of public domain sources including Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vijayadashami) . Music titled Music Box Gift (https://download.audiohero.com/#!details?id=16915648) . This episode has been produced by gaatha story (https://gaathastory.com) .You can subscribe to this podcast on Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/3HkLCKkTZW5XrIvRTJGVER?si=eZRlFHCsT-69XmT0dPgnZA) , Apple Podcasts (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/baalgatha-childrens-stories-from-panchatantra-jataka/id1116571844) , Google Podcasts (https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hdWRpb2Jvb20uY29tL2NoYW5uZWxzLzQ3MDgyODkucnNz) , Stitcher (http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/amar-vyas/baalgatha) , Castbox (https://castbox.fm/channel/Baalgatha-%3A-Children's-Stories-from-Panchatantra%2C-Jataka-Tales-and-more-id330097) , Radio Public (https://radiopublic.com/baalgatha-childrens-stories-from-8QN5Oz) , Storiyoh, Tunein (http://tunein.com/radio/Baalgatha-p892567/) , and many other fine websites and apps where you listen to podcasts.

Listen to this short but hilarious story of how Birbal caught the thief from a merchant's house. This story was narrated by Nitisha for Baalgatha English Podcast. You can also listen and subscribe to Baalgatha on Apple Podcasts.

n this short and hilarious story, we learn why Birbal was regarded so highly by Akbar as his advisor. The story goes as follows:Several courtiers wanted to be the royal advisor of Badshah Akbar. So one day, when they came to the court, they said to the Badshah that they wanted to be the Royal advisor. Akbar agreed, provided that they would pass a test. Akbar removes his waist coast and asks his courtiers to wrap him from head to toe in the waist coat. But none of the courtiers except Birbal are successful. Learn how and why this happens.This story was narrated by Nitisha for Baalgatha Podcast.

Listen to this story from the Jataka tales. A monster was attracted by the teachings of the Bodhisatta. The monster however continued his way of killing and eating unsuspecting persons. The monster one day saw a beautiful princess and fell in love with her and married her. What happened next? Listen to this story to learn more.

The period of Pitrupaksha is the fortnight between the Ganapati festival and the Navaratri Festival. Mahalaya is the day when the mourning or Shraddha Paksha ends, and the day is also called as Sarvapitri Amavasya. Goddess Durga is said to travel to earth on the day of Mahalaya. But do you know the story behind how the  Pitru Paksha or the fortnight of mourning  came to be observed?Listen to the story of Karna and importance of praying to ancestors and feeding others. When he died, his soul went to heaven but he was required to return to earth to offer his respects to his ancestors. Karna was known for his generosity and we will publish shortly a related story on Fairytales of India podcast, titled "How King Karna Was Humbled".  We have also published the Hindi version of this story today. Check it our on Baalgatha Hindi podcast!This story was narrated by Shweta for Baalgatha Podcast. Music is obtained under Creative Commons license from incomptecech.com (http://incomptecech.com/) and other sources.New episodes of Baalgatha podacst are available exclusively on Spotify.

This is a story from Jataka tales and features the Bodhisatta (Buddha) in the form of an elephant. The king of Magadh had made him the state elephant, and he was well cared for and decorated. Out of jealousy, the King decided to get the elephant killed by trying to trick the Mahout. Did he succeed? Listen to this story to learn more.You can learn more about this story by visiting gaathastory.com/well-trained-elephant

Listen to the classic tales of Akbar and Birbal

On occasion of the anniversary (Jayanti) of Dadhichi Rishi, listen to a story about his great sacrifice. Learn how Lord Indra used the Rishi's bones to make his weapon (Vajra) and kill a demon who had stopped the water supply on earth. The moral of this story is that one should think beyond one's own needs and act for the welfare of others.This episode was narrated and edited by Amar Vyas. This episode was originally published on Baalgatha Podcast in October 2019. for gaathastory. Music: Cute by Bensounds.Background score: Procession of the King by Kevin MacLeod You can listen to this story in English, and Hindi .You can subscribe to Baalgatha Podcast on JioSaavn, Apple Podcasts, Castbox, Stitcher, TuneIn, Spotify, Google Podcasts and many other fine websites and apps where you listen to podcast. You can also send us a message by sending a message on WhatsApp at +91-9850800464 with the words "Subscribe Baalgatha". Thanks!

A Fish listens to a worrying message on the Radio. What does the message say? The fish family had a grand old radio in their living room, but the young ones never let poor Grandpa Fish ever get near it. Until one day, Grandpa Fish insisted on hearing the news, and heard a very important announcement indeed… This episode was narrated and edited by Sheerali Biju. Music: Cute by Bensounds. Background score: Procession of the King by Kevin MacLeod You can listen to this story in English, and Hindi .You can subscribe to Baalgatha Podcast on JioSaavn, Apple Podcasts, Castbox, Stitcher, TuneIn, Spotify, Google Podcasts and many other fine websites and apps where you listen to podcast. You can also send us a message by sending a message on WhatsApp at +91-9850800464 with the words "Subscribe Baalgatha". Thanks!Listen to this story from Pratham Books' Storyweaver Collection, brought to you by gaathastory. Authors: Venkatramana Gowda. Illustrator: Srikrishna Kedilaya. This episode was originally published on Baalgatha Podcast in August 2019 and has been updated since then..

Do you know that the festival of Raksha Bandhan or Rakhi has been celebrated since thousands of years? In this special episode,listen to three short stores or legends associated with Rakhi, including the story of Krishna and Draupadi, as well as the story of Rani Karnavati of Chittor and Humayun. Also learn how this festival is celebrated in Maharashtra. Finally, we have a special request for you. Did you celebrate the festival of Rakhi or Raksha Bandhan this week? If yes, send your picture with a Rakhi and a story about Rakhi that you may know!You can subscribe to this podcast on Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/3HkLCKkTZW5XrIvRTJGVER?si=eZRlFHCsT-69XmT0dPgnZA) , Apple Podcasts (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/baalgatha-childrens-stories-from-panchatantra-jataka/id1116571844) , Google Podcasts (https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hdWRpb2Jvb20uY29tL2NoYW5uZWxzLzQ3MDgyODkucnNz) , Stitcher (http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/amar-vyas/baalgatha) , Castbox (https://castbox.fm/channel/Baalgatha-%3A-Children's-Stories-from-Panchatantra%2C-Jataka-Tales-and-more-id330097) , Radio Public (https://radiopublic.com/baalgatha-childrens-stories-from-8QN5Oz) , Storiyoh, Tunein (http://tunein.com/radio/Baalgatha-p892567/) , and many other fine websites and apps where you listen to podcasts.

Do you know why or how the festival of Pateti is celebrated? Do you know the story behind how Zoarastrians (or Parsis as they are called locally) came to India? Listen to this short story on Baalgatha Podcast to learn how and why Parsis celebrate the festival of Pateti and the Parsi New Year. This story was written by Minu Pandit and edited by Amar Vyas. Narrated by Shrerali Biju. Audio editing by Vyas. Baalgatha podcast is brought to you by gaathastory, the home of amazing storytelling shows. You can subscribe to Baalgatha Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Castbox, jioSaavn, Spotify, Google Podcasts, and many other fine websites and apps where you listen to podcasts. Visit www.baalgatha.com to learn more.New episodes of Baalgatha podcast are available in English, Hindi, Marathi, Gujarati, Tamil and Telugu, exclusively on Spotify.

This is a story about a road which was considered to be deadly to travel. Some said that a scorpion was responsible for the death of the travellers, while others claimed it was a deadly snake. One day, an old man who was travelling down that road encountered a scary creature. He realizes that the creature was responsible for the deaths, and decides to follow the creature. What happens next? Why was the creature causing so much death, grief and unhappiness all around? Listen to this story to learn more. This story was originally translated into English by Flora Annie Steel. It has been revised by Amar Vyas and narrated by Sheerali Bjiu for gaatha story. You can subscribe to this podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, Castbox, Hubhopper, Radio Public, Storiyoh, Tunein, Stitcher, and many other fine websites and apps where you listen to podcasts.If you have any comments or feedback, you can write to us at [email protected].

A Jackal and a peahen are friends, and often eat together. The Peahen once eats plums and sows the seeds of the plum into the ground. She tells the Jackal that she is acting on the advise of her mother: In time, the trees grow tall and big and start yielding fruits. The Jackal feels offended and replies that he also buries the bones, hoping that a tree will grow out of the bones. Over time, the Peahen continues to make fun of the Jackal. What does the savage Jackal do in return? What moral do we learn from this story? Listen to this classic bedtime story for children about a Jackal and a Peahen. This story was originally translated into English by Flora Annie Steel. It has been revised by Amar Vyas and narrated by Sheerali Bjiu for gaatha story.

Listen to this classic bedtime story for children about a farmer, a Jackal and a Tiger. This story has been revised and rewritten Amar Vyas and narrated by Sheerali Bjiu for gaathastory. Music: Frost Waltz and Cute.

Baalgatha Podcast is back with a new season, new stories and new delightful moral tales. Listen to the story Mulla Naseeruddin and the Sultan's Horse.

This is a story from our archives, originally published in 2017.

We bring to you a story from our archives, titled Two Goats Across a Bridge. Two goats decide to cross the bridge but no one wants to give way to the other and end up fighting on the bridge.

This is a story from the life of the Bodhisatta. Once a King decides to build a new palace, for which his workers decide to cut down a huge Sal tree. But a spirit resides in the tree, and it is worried that the younger trees that have grown around the big tree will also be destroyed int the process. He pleads with the King to spare the other trees. What does the King do?The moral of this story is that one should care for others- and that will not go in vain.

Today we bring to you an episode from Chants of India by Sriram, one of the shows from the gaatha story family of podcasts. Akshay Tritiya festival falls in the months of April and May, Sun and Moon are said to be at their planetary best, also known as Akha Teej.This day marks the Birth anniversaries of Lord Parshurama (6th incarnation of Lord Vishnu) and Goddess Annapurna. Ganesh and Ved Vyas started writing Mahabharata on this day.It is said that the river Ganga descended from Heaven to Earth on this day. Kuber was blessed by Goddess Lakshmi and he was made treasurer of the Gods.In Jainism- Lord Adinath (first Tirthankar's) celebration occurs on this day. This podcast is produced by gaatha story and you can listen on Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, and other fine sites and apps where you listen to your favourite shows. Music: Sitar by Leonardoarena.You can visit https://indianchants.xyz to learn more about Chants of India by Sriram.

Today we bring to you a story from our archives: the first ever Baalgatha story that we had published three years ago!Chimpu and the Crocodile is a Panchatantra story of a monkey and the crocodile. The crocodile wants to catch Chimpu the monkey because his wife wants to eat his heart. But will he be successful? Or will Chimpu escape? Listen to this story to learn more. Moral of the story is : Beware of fair weather friends. You can subscribe to this podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, Castbox, Hubhopper, Radio Public, Storiyoh, Tunein, Stitcher, and many other fine websites and apps where you listen to podcasts.If you have any comments or feedback, you can write to us at [email protected].

Listen to this short story from the tales of Naseeruddin Hooja, which carries a powerful message. People will treat us differently depending on the types of clothes we wear. This story was narrated by Sheearli Biju for gaatha story.You can subscribe to this podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, Castbox, Hubhopper, Radio Public, Storiyoh, Tunein, Stitcher, and many other fine websites and apps where you listen to podcasts.If you have any comments or feedback, you can write to us at [email protected].

 In this short episode about Good Friday and Easter, we learn about the story of crucification of Jesus Christ. We also learn about his reappearance, known as resurrection. This story was narrated by Sheerali for Baalgatha Podcast. How to Subscribe to Baalgatha Podcast?You can subscribe to this podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, Castbox, Hubhopper, Radio Public, Storiyoh, Tunein, Stitcher, and many other fine websites and apps where you listen to podcasts.If you have any comments or feedback, you can write to us at [email protected].

Listen to the updated version of this story. This is a story from Northern India, narrated by Sheerali Biju for Baalgatha Podcast. Originally titled "The Legend of Gwashbrari, The Glacier-Hearted Queen", this story was published in the book Tales of Northern India, compiled by Flora Annie Steel. How to Subscribe to Baalgatha Podcast?You can subscribe to this podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, Castbox, Hubhopper, Radio Public, Storiyoh, Tunein, Stitcher, and many other fine websites and apps where you listen to podcasts.If you have any comments or feedback, you can write to us at [email protected].

Listen to the story of a stone cutter, who wants to become the most powerful in the world. In the process, he is helped by a spirit of the mountain. The spirit helps the stone cutter become the most powerful person in the world, and he becomes a rich man,a Prince, the Sun, a cloud, and a mountain. But finally, what does he become? You may find t his story very similar to the tale The Wedding of the Mouse, and both stories carry a message that we should be happy with who we are and not desire for things that we do not possess.This story was narrated by Sheerali Biju for Baalgatha Podcast and was originally written by Andrew Liang's The Crimson Fairy Books.How to Subscribe to Baalgatha Podcast?You can subscribe to this podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, Castbox, Hubhopper, Radio Public, Storiyoh, Tunein, Stitcher, and many other fine websites and apps where you listen to podcasts.

Today we bring you to another story from Japan- the Mirror of Matsuyama. A young girl called Matsuyama lives with her father and mother in a remote village in Japan. One day, her father brings gifts for Matsuyama and her mother. The gifts include a mirror. What happens next? Listen to this story to learn more. How to Subscribe to Baalgatha Podcast?You can subscribe to this podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, JioSaavn, Castbox, Deezer, Hubhopper, Radio Public, Storiyoh, Tunein, Stitcher, and many other fine websites and apps where you listen to podcasts. Visit gaathastory.com/baalgatha to learn more.

Listen to this tale from Panchatantra. Once upon a time, there lived lion who was very cruel. One day, this cruel lion got trapped in a cage. Nobody came to his rescue. Finally, he convinced a man who was passing by, to open the cage and set him free. When the man did so, the ungrateful lion wanted to eat the man. That is, until they meet a monkey. What happens next? Listen to this story to learn more.The moral of this story is that we should be careful and think hard before helping others. This story was narrated by Sheerali Biju for Baalgatha Podcast. You can also listen to the Hindi version of this story  on Baalgatha Hindi Podcast - titled Bandar, Sher Aur Brahman.How to Subscribe to Baalgatha Podcast?You can subscribe to this podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, JioSaavn, Castbox, Deezer, Hubhopper, Radio Public, Storiyoh, Tunein, Stitcher, and many other fine websites and apps where you listen to podcasts.

The Jackal's Strategy is a delightful little tale from Panchatantra, about a Jackal who finds a dead elephant in the forest. The jackal is happy because it will not have to hunt for food for several days.However, it is unable to cut through the elephant's think skin. Soon, he encounters a lion, a leopard, and another jackal. What does he do then? Listen to this story to learn more.The moral of this story is that one should treat those stronger than us with respect,but be ready to put up a fight with those who are our equals. This story was narrated by Sheerali Biju for Baalgatha Podcast.How to Subscribe to Baalgatha Podcast?You can subscribe to this podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, JioSaavn, Castbox, Deezer, Hubhopper, Radio Public, Storiyoh, Tunein, Stitcher, and many other fine websites and apps where you listen to podcasts.Baalgatha Podcast is also available in Hindi, Marathi and coming soon- Telugu.

Listen to the story, also known as The Lazy Townspeople, about a town in which people are extremely lazy. They do not believe in keeping their town clean. But one day, the chief of the town decides to change their habit. What does he do? Does he succeed in his mission? Listen to this story to learn more.Visit gaathastory.com/podcasts to learn how you can subscribe to this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, Saavn, Castbox, Hubhopper, Storiyoh, and many other fine websites and apps where you listen to podcasts.

This is a story from India compiled by Flora Annie Steel. A Jackal sees a plum tree on the far side of a stream. The tree is ripe with fruits, but the jackal is unable to reach it. The Jackal then decides to take advantage of a gullible crocodile, in order to eat the fruits. What happens next? Listen to this story to learn more.Visit gaathastory.com/podcasts to learn how you can subscribe to this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, Saavn, Castbox, Hubhopper, Storiyoh, and many other fine websites and apps where you listen to podcasts.

Listen to the story from Japan about an old couple who find a baby boy inside a peach! As the boy grows up, he wants to travel to an island of Ogres. The island is far, far away from home, and he intends to conquer the Ogres and bring home their treasures. The old woman prepares some dumplings for the boy's journey. On the way he, meets a monkey, a peasant, and a dog, who each demand a dumpling from the boy. What happens next? Listen to this story to learn more. Visit gaathastory.com/podcasts to learn how you can subscribe to this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, Saavn, Castbox, Hubhopper, Storiyoh, and many other fine websites and apps where you listen to podcasts.

Listen to the story from Japan about an old couple who find a baby boy inside a peach! As the boy grows up, he wants to travel to an island of Ogres. The island is far, far away from home, and he intends to conquer the Ogres and bring home their treasures. The old woman prepares some dumplings for the boy's journey. On the way he, meets a monkey, a peasant, and a dog, who each demand a dumpling from the boy. What happens next? Listen to this story to learn more. Visit gaathastory.com/podcasts to learn how you can subscribe to this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, Saavn, Castbox, Hubhopper, Storiyoh, and many other fine websites and apps where you listen to podcasts.

Listen to the story of the Rabbits who are frustrated and disappointed upon being attacked by dogs, humans, birds of prey and just about every other animal. One day, they decide to end their lives by jumping into a pond. There, they encounter a group of frogs. What happens next? Listen to this story to learn more.The moral of this story is that no matter how bad your situation might be, your situation might still be better than someone else's. This story has been published in Baalgatha - Hindi Podcast as Mendhak Aur Khargosh (मेंढक और ख़रगोश)Visit gaathastory.com/podcasts to learn how you can subscribe to this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, Saavn, Castbox, Hubhopper, Storiyoh, and many other fine websites and apps where you listen to podcasts.This story, and accompanying sound effects and images were obtained under creative commons license.

Have you ever wondered why a crab has no head? Well, here's a tale from Africa which may offer an explanation. Listen to this delightful little tale from the time when no animal had a head- in fact, they had to borrow a head from the King's office and return it once their work was done. Then one day, the King agreed that all animals and birds should get a permanent head. The crab, who was the King's secretary, somehow missed out.. How did that happen? Listen to this story to learn more.Visit gaathastory.com/why-the-crab-has-no-head to learn more about this story and to learn how you can subscribe to this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, Saavn, Castbox, Hubhopper, Storiyoh, and many other fine websites and apps where you listen to podcasts.This story, and accompanying sound effects and images were obtained under creative commons license.

Listen to this story from the Jataka tales. A monster was attracted by the teachings of the Bodhisatta. The monster however continued his way of killing and eating unsuspecting persons. The monster one day saw a beautiful princess and fell in love with her and married her. What happened next? Listen to this story to learn more. This story is also known as The Rakshas and the Magician, which will be published on Baalgatha Podcast in a later episode.Visit gaathastory.com/podcasts to learn more about this story and to learn how you can subscribe to this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, Saavn, Castbox, Hubhopper, Storiyoh, and many other fine websites and apps where you listen to podcasts.

We bring to you a story from Japan, which is the tale about an old man and his pet sparrow. The old man's cruel wife lets the sparrow loose, and the old man travels far and beyond in search of his sparrow. Will the man find his pet sparrow? Listen to learn more: you may find some similarities with the story Peasie and Beansie, which was published earlier on Myths, Legends and Fairytales of India Podcast, Baalgatha's sister podcast. This episode was narrated by Sheerali Biju for gaathastory. You can listen to this story in Hindi and other languages on Baalgatha podcast. To learn more, visit www.baalgatha.comYou can subscribe to Baalgatha podcast on JioSaavn, Spotify, Apple Podcasts ,Google Podcasts, Stitcher, Castbox, Radio Public,Tunein, and many other fine websites and apps where you listen to podcasts. You can subscribe to this podcast by visiting www.baalgatha.com/subscribe or on Telegram at https://t.me/gaathastory.

This delightful story from Jataka Tales collection is a story of how the friendship between a King's favourite elephant and a stray dog is affected by the greed of one man. But will a wise minister's advice to the King be able to reunite the separated friends? Listen to this tale to learn more.Visit gaathastory.com/elephant-dog to learn more about this story and to learn how you can subscribe to this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, Saavn, Castbox, and many other fine websites and apps where you listen to podcasts.

This is a story from the Jataka tales that teaches us that greed is bad. The story is as follows:A swan that has golden feathers wants to help a poor family by giving one of its golden feathers every day. The head of the family, an old woman, sells the feather and gets money to keep them in comfort. Over time, the woman gets greedy and tells  her daughters that the swan cannot be trusted - it could fly away and the family’s only source of income would go away. What does she do to overcome hear fears?Listen to this story to learn more. This story is similar to the Hen that lay a golden egg from Aesop’s Fables, or The Gold Giving Serpant that was previously published on Baalgatha podcast.Visit gaathastory.com/golden-swan to learn more about this story and to learn how you can subscribe to this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, Saavn, Castbox, and many other fine websites and apps where you listen to podcasts.

This is a story from Jataka Tales about two merchants, and is known as The Merchant of Seri  or The Story of Two Merchants.The story goes as follows: once upon a time, there were two merchants in a village. One of them was kind hearted and honest, while the other was short tempered and greedy. One day, both traveled to a nearby town to sell their wares. They separately met an old woman and her grand daughter. The old woman had a plate made of gold. Both the merchants made an offer to the woman for the plate. Whose offer did the old woman accept? Listen to this story to learn more.This story has been revised and rewritten by Amar Vyas and narrated by Sheerali Biju for Myths, Legends and Fairytales of India.Visit gaathastory.com/baalgatha to learn how you can subscribe to this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, Saavn, Castbox, and many other fine websites and apps where you listen to podcast.

This is a story from the Jataka Tales collection, and teaches us that greed is not a good. Once, a King, who was used to conquering new territories, went on an expedition. When his entourage rested in a forest, the horses were fed with peas. A monkey, who was following the King's entourage, climbed down and stole some peas. What happens next? Listen to this story to learn more.You can listen and subscribe to Baalgatha Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Castbox, and Google Podcasts. Visit gaathastory.com/podcasts to learn more. Form there, you can also leave us a review on your favourite podcasting app or site, we will greatly appreciate it!This story was  narrated by Sheearli Biju for gaatha story. You can learn more about our shows by visiting our website or on Twitter @gaathastory

Today we bring to you the story of Rhodopsis: this is the Egyptian version of Cinderella. This is considered to be one of the oldest versions of the Cinderella story. It was first recorded by the Roman historian Strabo in the first century BC.You can listen and subscribe to Baalgatha Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Castbox, and Google Podcasts. Visit gaathastory.com/podcasts to learn more. Form there, you can also leave us a review on your favourite podcasting app or site, we will greatly appreciate it!This story was  narrated by Sheearli Biju for gaatha story. You can learn more about our shows by visiting our website or on Twitter @gaathastory

Today we bring to you a short story- the tale of Nala and Damayanti. Nala, was the king of Nishadh Kingdom in Eastern India. He was the son of Veerasen. Nala was known for his skill with horses and culinary expertise. He married princess Damayanti, of Vidarbha Kingdom. He was also a great cook, and wrote the first ever book on cookery, Pakadarpanam (पकदर्पणम). This story was first mentioned in the Mahabharat. You can listen and subscribe to Baalgatha Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Castbox, and Google Podcasts. Visit gaathastory.com/podcasts to learn more. Form there, you can also leave us a review on your favourite podcasting app or site, we will greatly appreciate it!This story was  written by Minu Pandit and edited by Amar Vyas. Narrated by Sheearli Biju for gaatha story. You can learn more about our shows by visiting our website or on Twitter @gaathastory

This is a story from Hitopadesh tales which teaches us that greed is bad. A hunter who has killed a deer gets greedy and tries to kill a boar out of greed. In the process, the hunter is killed by the dying boar. A hungry jackal is tempted by the sight of three dead creatures, and is delighted to see so much food to eat. But will his greed get the better of him? Listen to this story to learn more.You can listen and subscribe to Baalgatha Podcast on Apple Podcasts, (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/baalgatha-childrens-stories-from-panchatantra-jataka/id1116571844?mt=2&ls=1&ign-mpt=uo%3D4) Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/3b6u5LoRnXJQRlZ2STgYwb) , Castbox, and Google Podcasts. Visit gaathastory.com/podcasts to learn more. Form there, you can also leave us a review on your favourite podcasting app or site, we will greatly appreciate it!This story was  narrated by Sheearli Biju for gaatha story. You can learn more about our shows by visiting our website or on Twitter @gaathastory (https://twitter.com/gaathastory)

Wishing all our listeners a Happy Diwali or Deepawali!As we excitedly await the festival of Diwali, we thought of publishing an episode about this festival. Learn more about what Deepawali, or Diwali, is all about, and what does each day of this five day festival signify.How do you celebrate this festival of lights?You can subscribe to Baalgatha Podcast on Apple Podcasts (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/baalgatha-childrens-stories-from-panchatantra-jataka/id1116571844?mt=2&ls=1&ign-mpt=uo%3D4) , Saavn, Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/3HkLCKkTZW5XrIvRTJGVER?si=eZRlFHCsT-69XmT0dPgnZA) , Stitcher (https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/amar-vyas/baalgatha) , TuneIn (https://tunein.com/podcasts/Kids--Family-Podcasts/Baalgatha-Podcast-p892567/) and now on Google Podcasts (https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hdWRpb2Jvb20uY29tL2NoYW5uZWxzLzQ3MDgyODkucnNz) .Did you know you can subscribe to Baalgatha Podcast via WhatsApp? Click here from your mobile phone. (http://bit.ly/Subscribe-Baalgatha-Podcast) . or to learn more, visit https://gaathastory.com. Form there, you can also leave us a review on your favourite podcasting app or site, we will greatly appreciate it!

Listen to this delightful little tale about three fishes who live in a pond. One day, they overhear a group of fishermen who plan to come to the pond and capture some of the fish. Each of the three fishes reacts differently. What exactly do they do? Will they be able to escape the fishermen? Listen to this story to learn.The moral of this story is that we must react quickly when we sense danger.You can subscribe to Baalgatha Podcast on Apple Podcasts (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/baalgatha-childrens-stories-from-panchatantra-jataka/id1116571844?mt=2&uo=4&ls=1) , Saavn, Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/3HkLCKkTZW5XrIvRTJGVER?si=eZRlFHCsT-69XmT0dPgnZA) , Stitcher (http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/amar-vyas/baalgatha) , TuneIn (http://tunein.com/radio/Baalgatha-p892567/) and now on Google Podcasts (https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hdWRpb2Jvb20uY29tL2NoYW5uZWxzLzQ3MDgyODkucnNz) . Visit https://baalgatha.com to learn more. Form there, you can also leave us a review on your favourite podcasting app or site, we will greatly appreciate it!

This is a tale about Narad Muni, the mythical "travelling journalist" according to Indian tales. Once, Narad, who considered himself to be a great devotee of Lord Vishnu, was overcome with price. He asked Lord Vishnu who was the latter's devotee. In turn Vishnu gave him a small task that made him understand who the greatest devotee was. The moral of this story is that God always comes to our aid when we remember him.You can subscribe to Baalgatha Podcast on [Apple Podcasts](https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/baalgatha-childrens-stories-from-panchatantra-jataka/id1116571844?mt=2&uo=4&ls=1), Saavn, [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/show/3HkLCKkTZW5XrIvRTJGVER?si=eZRlFHCsT-69XmT0dPgnZA), Stitcher, TuneIn and now on Google Podcasts. Visit [gaathastory.com](https://gaathastory.com) to learn more. Form there, you can also leave us a review on your favourite podcasting app or site, we will greatly appreciate it!

This week, the festival of Navaratri (9 nights) is being celebrated in many parts of India. But do you know the story behind this festival? Listen to this episode on Baalgatha Podcast to learn more. New episodes of Baalgatha podcast are available exclusively on Spotify

Listen to this story of a Prince and Two Snakes, in which a young prince grows leaner and weaker with each passing day. Experts in medicines are unable to discover the cause of his illness, and in frustration, the Prince leaves his father's kingdom and .. well, you will have to listen to this story to learn more!You can subscribe to Baalgatha Podcast on Apple Podcasts (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/baalgatha-childrens-stories-from-panchatantra-jataka/id1116571844?mt=2&uo=4&ls=1) , Saavn, Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/3HkLCKkTZW5XrIvRTJGVER?si=eZRlFHCsT-69XmT0dPgnZA) , Stitcher, TuneIn and now on Google Podcasts. Visit https://baalgatha.com to learn more. Form there, you can also leave us a review on your favourite podcasting app or site, we will greatly appreciate it!

The Jackal and the Iguana is a classic tale about a jackal who tries to take advantage of gullible and thirsty animals. Until, that is, he meets and iguana who just might outsmart him. But will the iguana succeed? Listen to this hillarious tale to learn more. This classic story from India was translated into English and compiled into a collection by Flora Annie Steel and has been adapted and produced by gaatha story. You can subscribe to Baalgatha Podcast on [Apple Podcasts](https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/baalgatha-childrens-stories-from-panchatantra-jataka/id1116571844?mt=2&uo=4&ls=1), Saavn, [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/show/3HkLCKkTZW5XrIvRTJGVER?si=eZRlFHCsT-69XmT0dPgnZA), [Stitcher](http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/amar-vyas/baalgatha), [TuneIn](http://tunein.com/radio/Baalgatha-p892567/) and now on [Google Podcasts](https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hdWRpb2Jvb20uY29tL2NoYW5uZWxzLzQ3MDgyODkucnNz). Visit [baalgatha.com](https://baalgatha.com) to learn more. Form there, you can also leave us a review on your favourite podcasting app or site, we will greatly appreciate it!

The Golden bird is a story from one of the lives of the Bodhisatta (Bodhisatta) and teaches us that greed is bad. This story is also known as The Golden Mallard and is similar to the tale of the Golden Serpant and also the Hen That Lay The Golden Egg. The moral of the story is that one should not be greedy and accept what one receives in life with happiness.You can learn more about this story on https://gaathastory.com/the-golden-birdYou can subscribe to Baalgatha Podcast on Apple Podcasts (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/baalgatha-childrens-stories-from-panchatantra-jataka/id1116571844?mt=2&uo=4&ls=1) , Saavn, Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/3HkLCKkTZW5XrIvRTJGVER?si=eZRlFHCsT-69XmT0dPgnZA) , Stitcher (http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/amar-vyas/baalgatha) , TuneIn (http://tunein.com/radio/Baalgatha-p892567/) and now on Google Podcasts (https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hdWRpb2Jvb20uY29tL2NoYW5uZWxzLzQ3MDgyODkucnNz) . Visit baalgatha.com to learn more. Form there, you can also leave us a review on your favourite podcasting app or site, we will greatly appreciate it!

This is a short delightful tale from the stories of Mulla Nasruddin. A learned scholar and our protagonist once visit the restaurant and order some fish. Mulla Nasruddin takes the larger piece of the fish for himself, angering the scholar in the process. How does Nasruddin justify his actions? Listen to learn more.You can subscribe to Baalgatha Podcast on Apple Podcasts (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/baalgatha-childrens-stories-from-panchatantra-jataka/id1116571844?mt=2&uo=4&ls=1) , Book My Show Jukebox, Saavn App and now on Google Podcasts. Visit baalgatha.com to learn more. Form there, you can also leave us a review on your favourite podcasting app or site, we will greatly appreciate it!

On occasion of Janmashtami, we bring to you the story of birth of Lord Krishna. This episode is also published on the Myths, Legends and Fairytales of India Podcast simultaneously.You can learn more about this story including the music and the images used by visiting gathastory.com/janmashtamiDid you like this story? If so, we would love to hear from you. You can write to us at contact at gaathastory dot com, or leave a review on your favourite podcast app or site.How to Subscribe to Baalgatha Podcast?You can subscribe to this podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, JioSaavn, Castbox, Deezer, Hubhopper, Radio Public, Storiyoh, Tunein, Stitcher, and many other fine websites and apps where you listen to podcasts. Visit gaathastory.com/baalgatha to learn more.

Onam is a festival that is celebrated predominantly in Kerala during the monsoons. Occurring either in the month of August or September, it marks the period of rice harvest. There are many legends associated with Onam, and in this episode, we will narrate the Legend of Mahabali and Parashuram and how they are related to Onam.You can learn more about this story by visiting gaathastory.com/onamDid you like this story? If so, we would love to hear from you. You can write to us at contact at gaathastory dot com, or leave a review on your favourite podcast app or site.You can subscribe to Baalgatha Podcast on Apple Podcast,jioSaavn App and now on Google Podcasts. Visit baalgatha.com to learn more. Form there, you can also leave us a review on your favourite podcasting app or site, we will greatly appreciate it!For details on the images and the music used in this episode, please visit the shownotes page.

Nag Panchami is celebrated in the month of Shravan, which falls in the months of August and September this year. This is a day when Hindus throughout India, Nepal worship the snake god on the fifth day of bright half of Lunar month of Shravan. Listen to this episode to learn why is this festival so revered in India. You can learn more about this story by visiting gaathastory.com/nag-panchamiDid you like this story? If so, we would love to hear from you. You can write to us at contact at gaathastory dot com, or leave a review on your favourite podcast app or site.You can subscribe to Baalgatha Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Book My Show Jukebox, Saavn App and now on Google Podcasts. Visit baalgatha.com to learn more. Form there, you can also leave us a review on your favourite podcasting app or site, we will greatly appreciate it!

This is a story from Jataka tales and features the Bodhisatta (Buddha) in the form of an elephant. The king of Magadh had made him the state elephant, and he was well cared for and decorated. Out of jealousy, the King decided to get the elephant killed by trying to trick the Mahout. Did he succeed? Listen to this story to learn more.You can learn more about this story by visiting gaathastory.com/well-trained-elephantDid you like this story? If so, we would love to hear from you. You can write to us at contact at gaathastory dot com, or leave a review on your favourite podcast app or site.You can subscribe to Baalgatha Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Book My Show Jukebox, Saavn App and now on Google Podcasts. Visit baalgatha.com to learn more. Form there, you can also leave us a review on your favourite podcasting app or site, we will greatly appreciate it!

This is a story from Aesop's Fables (https://en.wikisource.org/wiki/The_Ant_and_the_Chrysalis) , which is small but carries a very powerful lesson that appearances are deceptive. You can listen to this story on Baalgatha Podcast (https://baalgatha.com) .You can learn more about this story by visiting https://gaathastory.com/ant-chrysalisDid you like this story? If so, we would love to hear from you. You can write to us at contact at gaathastory dot com, or leave a review on your favourite podcast app or site.You can subscribe to Baalgatha Podcast (https://gaathastory.com) on Apple Podcasts (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/baalgatha-childrens-stories-from-panchatantra-jataka/id1116571844) , Book My Show Jukebox, Saavn App and now on Google Podcasts (https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hdWRpb2Jvb20uY29tL2NoYW5uZWxzLzQ3MDgyODkucnNz) . Visit baalgatha.com to learn more. Form there, you can also leave us a review on your favourite podcasting app or site, we will greatly appreciate it!For details on the image and the music used in this episode, please visit the shownotes page (https://gaathastory.com/ant-chrysalis) .

We have published another story about Guru Purnima, you can listen to it at https://audioboom.com/posts/7623282-importance-of-guru-purnima-and-why-eclipses-occur

On occasion of the birth anniversary of Bal Gandadhar Tilak, we bring you a story from his childhood, which demonstrates his character. He was willing to stand up to his teacher and reject receiving punishment for something he had not done. And he believed in the power of truth, as we shall learn while listening to this story. This story was compiled from public domain sources and edited by Amar Vyas for gaathastory. Narration by Sheerali Biju. Audio editing by Minu. You can learn more about this story by visiting https://gaathastory.com/blog/bal-gangadhar-tilakDid you like this story? If so, we would love to hear from you. You can write to us at [email protected], or leave a review on your favourite podcast app or site. You can learn more about this tale by visiting the gaathastory.comNew episodes of Baalgatha Podcast are available exclusively on Spotify.

This is a story about birds and monkeys from the Hitopadesha tales, which teaches us a moral that we should not waste our time in giving advice to the fools. Hitopadesha tales are similar to Aesop's Fables, Panchatantra and Jataka Tales. You can learn more about this story by visiting gaathastory.com/birds-monkeysDid you like this story? If so, we would love to hear from you. You can write to us at contact at gaathastory dot com (mailto:mailto:[email protected]?Subject=Baalgatha-Podcast) , or leave a review on your favourite podcast app or site. You can learn more about this tale by visiting the gaathastory.comYou can subscribe to Baalgatha Podcast (https://baalgatha.com) on Apple Podcasts (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/baalgatha-childrens-stories-from-panchatantra-jataka/id1116571844?mt=2&uo=4&ls=1) , Book My Show Jukebox, Saavn App and now on Google Podcasts (https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hdWRpb2Jvb20uY29tL2NoYW5uZWxzLzQ3MDgyODkucnNz) . Visit https://baalgatha.com to learn more. Form there, you can also leave us a review on your favourite podcasting app or site, we will greatly appreciate it!The story is as follows: On a rainy day, the birds who have built nests and laid eggs in them, are dry and warm and comfortable. Meanwhile the monkeys who were playing before the rains, are now wet and shivering.The birds ask the moneys why they do not build a home for themselves. What do the  monkeys do? Listen to this story to learn more. Story narrated by Sheerali Biju and produced by Gaatha Podcast. Music by Incompetech, Image from Pixabay (https://pixabay.com/en/monkey-chimp-ape-chimpanzee-animal-474147/) . Story, music and images obtained from public domain or Creative Commons CC0 sources.

This is a story carries a message that greed is bad. This story is based on the Gold Giving Serpant from the book Indian Fairy Tales by Joseph Jacobs.You may find a lot of similarities with The Golden Swan from the Jataka Tales, and also the hen that laid a golden egg- stories that have different characters and animals but carry a similar meaning. Both these stories will be published in a future episode of Baalgatha Podcast.You can learn more about this story by visiting https://gaathastory.com/gold-giving-serpantDid you like this story? If so, we would love to hear from you. You can write to us at contact at gaathastory dot com, or leave a review on your favourite podcast app or site. You can learn more about this tale by visiting the gaathastory.comYou can subscribe to Baalgatha Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Book My Show Jukebox, Saavn App and now on Google Podcasts. Visit baalgatha.com to learn more. Form there, you can also leave us a review on your favourite podcasting app or site, we will greatly appreciate it!

Today we bring to you a user contributed story- Room of Memories by Gauri Awasthi. This is the second time we are publishing a story by Gauri- last year, she was the winner of the Baalgatha Storytelling Competition, which she won for her story [The Grey Brown](https://audioboom.com/posts/5681064-the-grey-brown-a-story-by-gauri-awasthi).Room Full of Memories is a story of a little girl Emily who has to do a task she hates- cleaning her room. But as she is left with no choice- thanks to an ultimatum by her mother, she begins to find things in her room that bring back fond memories. Listen to this beautiful little story to learn more.Did you like this story? If so, we would love to hear from you. You can write to us at [contact at gaathastory dot com](mailto:[email protected]?Subject=Baalgatha-Podcast), or leave a review on your favourite podcast app or site. You can learn more about this tale by visiting the [gaathastory.com](https://gaathastory.com)You can subscribe to Baalgatha Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Book My Show Jukebox, Saavn App and now on Google Podcasts. Visit baalgatha.com to learn more. Form there, you can also leave us a review on your favourite podcasting app or site, we will greatly appreciate it!

This is a beautiful tale from Africa which tells us how the Frog became the King of the Marshes and the Swamps. We thought this story was particularly interesting given the time of the year- by early July, the monsoons have spread across most parts of India, and you might hear the croaking of frogs every now and then.Did you like this story? If so, we would love to hear from you. You can write to us at contact at gaathastory dot com (mailto:mailto:[email protected]) , or leave a review on your favourite podcast app or site. You can learn more about this tale by visiting the gaathastory.com (https://wp.me/p9pH1r-4)You can subscribe to Baalgatha Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Book My Show Jukebox, Saavn App and now on Google Podcasts. Visit baalgatha.com to learn more. Form there, you can also leave us a review on your favourite podcasting app or site, we will greatly appreciate it!Image: Pixabay. Used under CC0 license (https://pixabay.com/en/frog-frog-prince-prince-figure-2240764/)

Today we bring to you a delightful little story from Japan, about two frogs. One of them lives in Osaka, while the other stays in Kyoto. One day, the decide to visit each other's city. They do now know each other, of course, but when they meet half way on the top of a hill, they become friends. During the process of the conversation, they are curious to see each other's city. What do they discover? Does the frog from Osaka like Kyoto? What about the frog from Kyoto? Listen to this story to learn more. You can subscribe to Baalgatha Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Book My Show Jukebox, Saavn App and now on Google Podcasts. Visit [baalgatha.com](https://baalgatha.com) to learn more. Form there, you can also leave us a review on your favourite podcasting app or site, we will greatly appreciate it!

Kabir was a poet and saint who lived in Northern India in the 15th century. His writings have influenced Hinduism's Bhakti movement and his verses are found in Guru Granth Sahib, the holy book of the Sikhs. His early life was in a Muslim family, but he was strongly influenced by his teacher Ramananda.We bring to you this special episode to mark the 500th death anniversary of Sant Kabir. His profile was compiled from Wikipedia and other public domain sources by Gaatha Story. Narration by Sheerali Biju. This work is licensed under a Creative Commons 4.0 Noncommercial International License. If you use this audio edition of Sant Kabir's Profile, please attribute it to Baalgatha Podcast (https://baalgatha.com) .Did you like this story? If so, we would love to hear from you. You can write to us at contact at gaathastory dot com, or leave a review on your favourite podcast app or site.And Now, introducing the Baalgatha Channel on Telegram App! You can subscribe to the channel to receive updates when ever a new story is published.Visit t.me/baalgatha to subscribe on your phone using the Telegram App.Image Source: Wikipedia. You can find the profile of Sant Kabir and details on the image at https://gaathastory.com/sant-kabir

This is  a delightful little tale in which a crow called Kaka wants to eat the three eggs laid by Munni the bird. Will Kaka succeed in his evil plans? Listen to this story to learn more. Gaatha Story have used the content - story as well as the image-under Creative Commons CC 4.0 License. More details about the CC4.0 license and the artists who have created this story are included in the audio file as well as at [gaathastory.com/kaka-munni](https://gaathastory.com/kaka-munni). We have also published the Hindi version of this story under Baalgatha Hindi Podcast. You can listen to that version on the same page! Did you like this story? If so, we would love to hear from you. You can write to us at contact at gaathastory dot com, or leave a review on your favourite podcast app or site. And Now, introducing the Baalgatha Channel on Telegram App! You can subscribe to the channel to receive updates when ever a new story is published. Visit t.me/baalgatha to subscribe on your phone using the Telegram App.

In this episode, we learn about Kempe Gowda the First, a leader from the Sixteenth century and often credited to be the founder of Bengaluru (formerly known as Bangalore), the capital of Karnataka in India. He is a well known historical figure in the region, and the Airport and the bus stand are named after him. June 27th is celebrated as his birth anniversary. We thought of narrating this short profile of this leader. To learn more about Kempe Gowda the First (and the little bit about Kempe Gowda the Second and the Third), visit https://gaathastory.com/kempe-gowda.Did you like this story? If so, we would love to hear from you. You can write to us at [contact at gaathastory dot com](mailto:[email protected]?Subject=Baalgatha-Podcast), or leave a review on your favourite podcast app or site.And Now, introducing the Baalgatha Channel on Telegram App! You can subscribe to the channel to receive updates when ever a new story is published.Visit [t.me/baalgatha](https://t.me/baalgatha) to subscribe on your phone using the Telegram App.(Image source: Wikipedia)

This is a story form Panchatantra which teaches us that one must leave some things to fate. If some positive this is in our destiny, it will happen no matter what.This story is as follows; a merchant's son buys an expensive book which has only one teaching, namely, the book notes that one should leave certain things to one's fate. When his father learns about the purchase and interest in that book, he asks his son to leave the house. Listen to this story to learn what happens next.Did you like this story? If so, we would love to hear from you. You can write to us at contact at gaathastory dot com (mailto:mailto:[email protected]?Subject=Baalgatha) , or leave a review on your favourite podcast app or site.And Now, introducing the Baalgatha Channel on Telegram App! You can subscribe to the channel to receive updates when ever a new story is published. Visit https://t.me/baalgatha to subscribe on your phone using the Telegram App.

On occasion of Father's Day, we thought of publishing the story A Bundle of Sticks.This is a short story with a powerful message. A dying man calls his sons and teaches them the value of staying united. The lesson we learn from this story is that Unity is Strength.This is a story from Panchatantra and also Aesop's Fables. On Wikipedia, there is an entire page dedicated to this story! You can learn more about this story by visiting [gaathastory.com/bundle-of-sticks](gaathastory.com/bundle-of-sticks).Did you like this story? If so, we would love to hear from you. You can write to us at [contact at gaathastory dot com](mailto:[email protected]?Subject=Baalgatha-Bundle-Of-Sticks), or leave a review on your favourite podcast app or site.And Now, introducing the Baalgatha Channel on Telegram App! You can subscribe to the channel to receive updates when ever a new story is published. Visit [t.me/baalgatha](t.me/baalgatha) to subscribe on your phone using the Telegram App.

We thought of publishing this short episode on occasion of Ramazan Id (in many parts of the world spelt as Ramadan Id). Also known as Eid al-Fitr (ʻĪd al-Fiṭr)According to Wikipedia, this festival is an important religious holiday celebrated by Muslims worldwide that marks the end of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting (sawm). This festival marks the end of Ramadan fasting and is a day for celebrations. Family members greet one another and there are prayers and social gatherings. Traditional sweet dishes are prepared.Eid Mubarak to our listeners!

This story is adopted from Aesop's Fables. Once, a mouse who lives in the city goes to visit his cousin, who lives in the countryside. Looking at his living conditions and the food that the country mouse eats, the town mouse invites him to visit the city and explore the life. Indeed in the city where the mouse lives, there are sweets and cakes and rick food. However, the Country mouse still decided that his humble life is better. Why is it so? Listen to this story to learn more. There is a similar story from Panchatantra that we have published on the Myths... Podcast, titled the tiger and the Dog. Visit www.gaathastory.com to listen to that story!Title image M A Glen, Public domain image, source: Wikipedia.

Two Friends and the Bear is a classic from [Aesop's Fables](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aesop%27s_Fables). Two Friends set out on a journey. They leave their village and soon reach a dense forest. There they see a huge bear walking towards them. One of the two friends climbs a tee, while the other is left high and dry on the ground. Using his presence of mind, the second friend pretends to be dead. What happens next? Listen to this story to learn more. Or, visit https://gaathastory.com/bear-travellers to learn more about this story. If you have any comments or feedback, or; you want to send your drawing or picture to the Kids' Corner of [gaatha story](https://gaathastory.com) send us an email at [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected]?Subject=Kids' Corner)

You will find various versions of this story in Panchatantra, Aesops Fables.One hot afternoon, a lion was fast asleep when a mouse entered the lion's den and jumped all around the lion, and thus woke him up. The lion caught him and was about to kill him, when the little mouse pleased with the lion to let him go."I will help you in return some day". The lion was rather amused to hear this, thinking, “What good can he do me. . . ” but he let him go.A few days later, the lion was trapped in a net that was cast by some hunters. He struggled hard to set himself free but, he soon realised he was trapped. He roared with anger.The little mouse heard the lion’s roar, and see­ing the lion caught in the net, he started gnawing away at the net at once. The mouse had sharp teeth and he soon freed the lion. Moral of the story is :"Make friends, however strong or weak they may be"You can learn more about this story, including information on the image used for this story, by visiting www.gaathastory.com/grateful-mouse

This is a story about a farmer and his lazy sons. Listen to this tale to know how the farmer teaches his sons the importance of hard work. You can listen to many such amazing stories by visiting [www.gaathastory.com](https://www.gaathastory.com) Once upon a time, a hardworking farmer had four sons. The farmer worked very hard in the field, but the sone were least interested in farming. Instead, they would spend their time lazying around. The farmer once day fell very sick, and he felt that his end was near. He called his sons to his side, and expressed his sadness because he had failed in making his sons realize the importance of hard working. He told the sons that there was a treasure hidden in the field, and that he wanted his sons to find the treasure.Once the old farmer died, the sons took up their sickles and ploughs, and dug up the entire field in search of the treasure. Three months thus passed, but they did not find any treasure. However, because of their efforts, they could raise a bumper crop, and make a lot of money by selling the grains. The sons had learnt a valuable lesson that hard work yields great rewards.

In this story, a group of quails lives near a forest. A bird catcher (fowler) imitates the voice of the leader of the quails and catches a few quails everyday. The leader of the quails decides to help his group. Does he succeed in his mission? Listen to this story to learn more. The moral of this story is that United we stand, but divided we fall. You can listen to more such stories by visiting www.gaathastory.com. Every week, we bring you stories from India (Panchatantra, Jataka, Hitopadesha), and around the world. Do you have any comments or feedback about the stories? You can write to us at: [email protected]

A King once kept a monkey as a pet in his palace. The monkey feeds on the various dishes and enjoyed the luxuries awarded by the King. Once, the King gives a sword to the Monkey. What does the monkey do with the sword? Listen to this story from Panchatantra to learn more.You can listen to more such stories by visiting www.gaathastory.com. Every week, we bring you stories from India (Panchatantra, Jataka, Hitopadesha), and around the world. Do you have any comments or feedback about the stories? You can write to us at: [email protected]

This is the story about Mir, a guard in a King's Palace. Once he is invited for the wedding of a rich merchant's daughter. During the wedding, he is insulted by the merchant's servant. How does Mir respond to this insult? Listen to this story to learn more. You can listen to more such stories by visiting www.gaathastory.com. Every week, we bring you stories from India (Panchatantra, Jataka, Hitopadesha), and around the world. Do you have any comments or feedback about the stories? You can write to us at: [email protected]

This is a story from Bodhisatta's life. Bodhisatta once took birth as the valuer for a King. The King thought that the valuer would one day spend all his treasure, and decided to replace Bodhisatta with a dullard. The new valuer used his own judgement and paid random fees for the horses and elephants. Once a horse dealer brought 500 horses from the north, and he was offered a measure of rice in return. The horse dealer seeks the help from Bodhisatta. What advice does the Bodhisatta give? Listen to this story to learn more. You can listen to more such stories by visiting www.gaathastory.com. Every week, we bring you stories from India (Panchatantra, Jataka, Hitopadesha), and around the world. Do you have any comments or feedback about the stories? You can write to us at: [email protected]

This is a story from the tales of Naseeruddin Hoodja. Hoodja borrows a copper vessel (a cauldron) from his neighbor, and returns two cauldrons instead. After some time, Hoodja borrows the pot, and does not return it. What is the reason for this? Listen to this story to learn more. You can listen to more such stories by visiting www.gaathastory.com. Every week, we bring you stories from India (panchatantra, Jataka, Hitopadesha), and around the world. Do you have any comments or feedback about the stories? You can write to us at: [email protected]

In this story, a nervous hare almost leads to a stampede in a forest. Learn how the Buddha in the form of an animal comes to the rescue of his fellow beasts.You can listen to more such stories by visiting www.gaathastory.com. Every week, we bring you stories from India (panchatantra, Jataka, Hitopadesha), and around the world.Did you like this story? If so, we would love to hear from you. You can write to us at [contact at gaathastory dot com](mailto:[email protected]?Subject=Baalgatha-Podcast), or leave a review on your favourite podcast app or site. You can learn more about this tale by visiting [gaathastory.com](https://gaathastory.com)You can subscribe to Baalgatha Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Book My Show Jukebox, Saavn App and now on Google Podcasts. Visit baalgatha.com to learn more. Form there, you can also leave us a review on your favourite podcasting app or site, we will greatly appreciate it!

This classic story from Panchatantra teaches us a moral that whenever two persons fight, a third always gains. Two cats find a piece of cake, and enter into an argument. A monkey decides to be the judge and offers to divide the cake between the cats. What happens next? Listen to this story to learn more. You can listen to more such stories by visiting [www.gaathastory.com](https://gaathastory.com). Every week, we bring you stories from India (panchatantra, Jataka, Hitopadesha), and around the world. Do you have any comments or feedback about the stories? You can write to us at: [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected])

This is a story about Bodhisatva, and teached the value of valour as well as commitment. Bodhisatta (Bodhisatva) in the form of a horse teaches us how. To listen to more such amazing stories, visit [www.baalgatha.com](www.baalgatha.com)

This is a story contributed by Pooja Mohan, and narrated by Sheerali Biju. Listen to this story to learn what happens when three letters of the alphabet - V,W and X get into a fight. You can listen to more such stories by visiting [www.baalgatha.com](http://www.baalgatha.com). Every week, we bring you stories from India (panchatantra, Jataka, Hitopadesha), and around the world.

This is a story from Panchatanta which teaches a moral that even the weak can overcome the powerful by applying their mind.

On occasion of Ganesh Chaturthi, we bring to you a story from his life. New! Listen to the stories of Ganesh on Devgatha Podcast. visit https://devgatha.com to learn more.

Two great leaders of India, Gandhiji and Shastriji, were born on October 2nd. In this episode, we narrate one story involving the life of each leader, which demonstrates their character.

On occasion of Mother's Day, we bring to you the story of Hirkani, a brave woman and an amazing mother who lived during the period of Shivaji Maharaj. Listen to her story to learn more.

On occasion of Buddha Purnima, listen to story of how the Prince Siddharth became the Buddha on Baalgatha Podcast in English, Hindi. Marathi and Gujarati. Visit gaathastory.com/buddha-purnima to learn more.

In this short story, we learn a very important message: it is better to be free than to be owned by somebody.

This is a story from Panchatantra which teaches us that it is not wise to open our mouth when it is not necessary. This story is as follows:In a pond lives a tortoise who has two cranes for friends. Once, the lake begins to dry up because of a famine. The cranes decide to fly away to a different pond. The tortoise asks the cranes to take her with them. Listen to this story to learn what happens next.You can learn more about this story at http://www.gaatha.co/tortoise-cranes-2

This is a classic story from Panchatantra, in which a dog by the name of Chitranga travels to a far away country in search of food. he is forced to live his village because it suffers from a drought. Upon going to the foreign country, he finds good food but is also attacked by other dogs. In the end, he realizes that it is better to live in one's own country.

We bring to you a folk tale from Nigeria, about a Hippopotamus and a Tortoise. Listen to this story to learn how the wily tortoise is able to outsmart the hippo. Today we bring to you a story from Nigeria. In this folk tale, we learn how a clever tortoise outwits the Hippopotamus. Listen to this tale on Baalgatha Podcast. This episode rewritten for Baalgatha podcast by Minu Pandit and was narrated by Sheerali Biju. Audio editing by Amar Vyas.You can listen to new episodes of Baalgatha podcast exclusively on Spotify.You can subscribe to this podcast on JioSaavn, Spotify, Apple Podcasts , Google Podcasts,Castbox,and many other fine websites and apps where you listen to podcasts.

In this story, a group of hares decides to end their lives because they always life in fear of predators. When they go near a pond a jump into the waters and end their lives, they come across a group of frogs who are frightened by the chaos created by the hares. You can learn more about this story from aesop's fables by visiting www.gaatha.co/hares-frogs

14th April marks the birth anniversary of the man behind India's constitution and a leader who worked towards the upliftment of Dalits: Babasaheb Amnedkar. Listen to this story to learn why he is so well respected and we celebrate his birthday as Ambedkar Jayanti.How to Subscribe to Baalgatha Podcast?You can subscribe to this podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, Castbox, Hubhopper, Radio Public, Storiyoh, Tunein, Stitcher, and many other fine websites and apps where you listen to podcasts.If you have any comments or feedback, you can write to us at [email protected].

On occasion of Hanuman Jayanti, a festival to mark birth of Lord Hanuman, we are delighted to publish the story about his birth. Listen to this story to learn about his parents and how he came to be born. Finally, learn how he came to be known as Hanuman. This story has some interesting elements- for example, Why and how did Shiva agree to be born as Anjani's son? Why did Hanuman decided to swallow the Sun? Listen to this story to learn more.You can learn more about Hanumanji and Hanuman Jayanti by visiting https://gaathastory.com/hanuman/We would also suggest that you should listen to the story about Ram Navami- the birth of Lord Ram, from Baalgatha Podcast. Check the shownotes for this episode to find the link.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. This story was also published on Devgatha Podcast, and in the introduction you will hear about the sister show to Baalgatha Podcast. You can subscribe to this podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, Castbox, Tunein, and many other fine websites and apps where you listen to podcasts.

On occasion of Mahavir Jayanti, the most important festival of the Jains, we are pleased to release a story about an incident involving the life of Lord Mahavir. This story also teaches us a moral- that we should not make hasty decisions. To learn more about this story and Lord Mahavir, visit [http://www.gaathastory.com](https://gaathastory.com/baalgatha/mahavir)How to Subscribe to Baalgatha Podcast?You can subscribe to this podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, Castbox, Hubhopper, Radio Public, Storiyoh, Tunein, Stitcher, and many other fine websites and apps where you listen to podcasts.If you have any comments or feedback, you can write to us at [email protected].

On the occasion of the festival of Ram Navmi, we are pleased to publish the story of how Lord Ram was born. To learn more about this story, visit https://gaathastory.com/ram-navmi/You can also listen to the story about the birth of Lord Hanuman, which is associated with the story of Lord Ram's Birth. Learn the connection between the two stories by visiting https://gaathastory.com/hanuman/How to Subscribe to Baalgatha Podcast?You can subscribe to this podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, Castbox, Hubhopper, Radio Public, Storiyoh, Tunein, Stitcher, and many other fine websites and apps where you listen to podcasts.

Wishing all listeners a Happy Gudi Padwa/ Ugadi/ Cheti Chand! It is interesting how the same day is celebrated under different names in various parts of India. This festival also marks the beginning of the new Year, so wishing all of you a Very Happy new Year!In this episode, we tell you haw this festival is celebrated across different parts of India, namely, in the sates of Maharashtra, Karnataka, Goa, Andhra Pradesh, Kashmir, Manipur, and also by the Sindhi community. We also narrate the food that is to be eaten on this day. You can listen to this story in English, Hindi, Marathi and Kannada. Visit https://gaathastory.com/festival-gudi-padwa-ugadi to learn more.This episode was narrated by Sheerali Biju and edited by Amar Vyas for gaathastory.

We are super excited to announce that our new podcast Myths, Legends and Fairytales of India, is almost ready for release! If you would like to be notified when the Myths, Legends and Fairytales of India podcast goes live, visit http://www.gaatha.co/mlftpodcast and sign up with your name, email address or phone number.Today, we are including a sample from this podcast, that is, a snippet from the story The Son of Seven Queens. Hope you will like it!

Remember how the slow and steady tortoise beat the arrogant hare in that great race long ago? Now the two are back together again, and they have a task to complete. Each knows that he cannot do it without the other, but can these two big rivals work together?This is a story from the storyweaver collection, written by Venkatramana Gowda and illustrated by PadmanabhYou can learn more about this story by visiting www.gaatha.co/hare-tortoise licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 Licence International (CC-BY-4.0) http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

The Grey Brown is a story written by Gauri Awasthi. This story was submitted by her for the Baaglatha Storytelling Competition. We found this story to be very interesting, and very different from the stories that we have published so far. In Gauri's Own Words, "I have written a story called 'The Grey Brown'. The genre of the story is thriller. The protagonist of this story is Nancy, a young girl, and other characters are Luna, Lily, Amelia Brown and the teacher. The story traces a young girl going to school after Christmas holidays. She sees a statue she did not see in the school before. Strange things began and she wants to unravel the secret of the grey statue. I like reading thrilling books and like watching thriller, horror or suspense movies, that is why I chose to write a story based on this genre. Hope you like the story. Have a nice day."For her award winning submission, she has received a coupon from Earth Baby. Visit www.earthbaby.in

On occasion of the festival of Holi, we present to you The Story of Holi. Rather, this is a collection of short tales and legends from different parts of India that are associated with this festival of colors. These include the story of Holika and Prahlad, and of course the story of Radha and Krishna. How do you celebrate this festival? How to Subscribe to Baalgatha Podcast?You can subscribe to this podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, JioSaavn, Castbox, Deezer, Hubhopper, Radio Public, Storiyoh, Tunein, Stitcher, and many other fine websites and apps where you listen to podcasts. Visit gaathastory.com/baalgatha to learn more.If  you have any comments or feedback about Baalgatha Podcast,  write to us at [email protected] or send us a voice or text message at +91-9850800464Baalgatha podcast is available in English, Hindi, Marathi and soon in Telugu.

On occasion of Womens' Day on March 8th, we bring to you a story about an incredible woman- Onakke Obavva. This is a story of her bravery, but also is an example of the dedication of women. Onake Obavva was a woman who fought the forces of Hyder Ali single-handedly with a pestle (Onake) in the kingdom of Chitradurga of Karnataka, India. She is regarded as the foremost women warriors and patriots. You can learn more about her by visiting www.gaatha.co/obavva.

Vinayak Damodar Savarkar was an Indian pro-independence activist, lawyer, politician, poet, writer and playwright. We present a story from his life- where he told the police that a pen is mightier than a sword. You can learn more about Veer Savarkar and his life by visiting http://www.gaathastory.com/savarkar 

On occasion of Mahashivratri (the grand night of Lord Shiva) we bring to you two short stories related to this festival. The first story is about a tribal who accidentally showered 1,000 leaves from a bilva tree on to the Shivlinga. In the second story, we narrate how Shiva settled a dispute between Brahma and Vishnu. You can learn more about this festival by visiting www.gaatha.co/shiva

On occasion of birth Anniversary of Shivaji, we are presenting a story from his life. Shivaji was a great warrior King and he established the Maratha empire in the second half of 1600s. In this story, Shivaji used guile to overpower Afzal Khan, who was a very powerful warrior. The moral of this story is that with wit and guile, one can overcome even a powerful enemy.This episode was compiled from public domain sources by Minu Pandit for gaathastory, and narrated by Sheerali Biju. Audio editing by Vyas.You can learn more about this story at www.gaathastory.com/shivaji

This story teaches us that we should not listen to others' taunts and teasing, and we should stand up for ourselves. A little mouse with seven tails gets seven wishes from her grandmother. Upon getting teased by her classmates in school for having so many tails, she makes one wish everyday and ends up losing one tail. Finally, she is left with no tails at all! You can learn more about this story at www.gaatha.co/seven-tailsThis story is from the Storyweaver collection from Pratham Books. Author: Bapsi Sidhwa . Illustrator: Sanjay Sarkar

This is a story from Panchatantra which teaches us a moral that there are very few people who are our true well wishers. In other words, we should not fall prey to false praise! A King who is very benevolent is taken advantage of by his subjects, One day, he realizes that something is wrong- and that he cannot have so many well wishers! After consulting with his minister, he comes up with a plan that helps him discover that none of his so called well wishers come to help him. You can learn more about this story by visiting www.gaatha.co/well-wisher

On occasion of Vasant Panchami (which also indicates that Spring has begun in India), we bring you the story of a little girl who beautifully describes the sights and sounds of Spring. Learn what Spring season means to a little child. You can also listen to this story on gaathastory website athttps://gaathastory.com/spring-everything-looks-new-vasant-panchami/This episode was narrated by Sheerali Biju and edited by Amar Vyas. This tale is adapted from the Storyweaver Collection from Pratham Books. This story is written by Mala Kumar and Manisha Chaudhary. Content used under Creative Commons license. You can listen to new episodes of Baalgatha podcast exclusively on Spotify.You can subscribe to this podcast on JioSaavn, Spotify, Apple Podcasts , Google Podcasts, Castbox,and many other fine websites and apps where you listen to podcasts.You can also subscribe to this podcast by visiting www.baalgatha.com or writing us an email at [email protected] You can also send us a message by sending a message on WhatsApp at +91-9850800464 with the words "Subscribe Baalgatha".You can learn more about our podcasts by visiting www.gaathastory.com/baalgatha.

In this story, a little girl describes the sights, sounds, festivals and of course food that makes winter enjoyable. This is from the Storyweaver collection of Pratham Books, written by Mala Kumar and Manisha Chaudhary, illustrated by Priya Kuriyan. You can learn more about this story at www.gaatha.co/Hot-teaThis story  was made possible by Pratham Books' StoryWeaver platform. Content under Creative Commons licenses 4.0 and the story is narrated by Sheerali Biju 

January 12th marks the birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda, who was a Monk, an intellectual, and a role model for the youth in his day. In today's episode, we bring you two stories with morals- these are anecdotes from the life of Swami Vivekananda. The first story teaches us that we should not believe other peoples' words on face value, and we must verify others' claims. In the second story, we learn the the importance of honesty and integrity. You can learn more about Swami Vivekananda by visiting www.gaathastory.com/vivekananda

In this episode, we narrate a story from the life of Guru Gobind Singh ji, the tenth Guru of the Sikhs. The moral of this story is that with discipline and practice, one can not only become strong and achieve great things, but we can also help others. You can learn more about this story and Guru Gobind Singh at https://gaathastory.com/guru-gobind-singh/This episode was written by Amar Vyas and narrated by Sheerali Biju. Editing by gaathastory. Theme music: Cute by Bensound. Background score: Frost Waltz by Kevin MacLeod. Image source: Wikipedia Story source: Public domain sources.You can listen to new episodes of Baalgatha podcast exclusively on Spotify.

मिनवा और डंपवा के करतूत इस पुस्तक में, डॉ वी रघुनाथन ने लिखा है । इस पुस्तक के लेखक डॉ वी रघुनाथन है। इस किताब को एक विनोदी रूप में लिखा है, और यह किताब दो भाग श्रृंखला में पहली है। इस पुस्तक में, दो बच्चों की हरकतों का वर्णन है।आप डॉ रघुनाथन के बारे में अधिक सीख सकते हैं : www.vraghunathan.com

In this story, a Man keeps some rice in a pot and begins to imagine a better life for himself. In the process, he kicks the pot and all the rice spills over him. The moral of this story is that one should not daydream. You can learn more about this story at www.gaatha.co/broken-pot

This is the story that tells us how the Tree became such an important part of Christmas. But more importantly, the story also teaches us to be kind to those who are in need, and that good deeds will get rewarded... Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from Baalgatha Podcast.This episode was written by Minu Pandit and edited by Amar Vyas. Narration by Sheerali Biju, Baalgatha Podcast is produced by gaathastory. You can listen to Baalgatha in English, Hindi, Marathi, Gujarati, Kannada and Telugu exclusively on Spotify.

This is a story from Panchatantra which teaches us a moral that we should be wary of people who praise you falsely. In this story, a crow who is very proud of her voice is falsely praised by a fox. In the process, the crow, who had a cheese in her mouth. drops the cheese and the fox carries it away.You can listen to more such stories by visiting www.gaatha.co

This story is based on the life of King Bruce of Scotland. He is defeated by his enemy six times, and yet he is able to win during the seventh attempt. How was he able to do it? He was inspired by a spider that he saw in the cave. The moral of this story is: try and try till you succeed. The Hindi version of this story is available as Raja Burush Aur Makdi. at http://www.gaatha.co/brush

This is a story from Panchatantra, in which four friends come across a skeleton while travelling in a forest. Three friends try to show off their knowledge by bringing the animal, in this case a lion to life, while the fourth, uses common sense and climbs a tree. The lion kills the three friends, the fourth is able to save his life. The moral of this story is that one should use common sense and should not be proud of their knowledge. The Hindi version of this story is called Char Dost Aur Sher. You can listen to it at www.gaatha.co/stories

Listen to more awesome stories at www.gaatha.co. Baalgatha is Number 1 ranked Kid's podcast on iTunes India. Today's story is as follows: Once a washer man had a donkey and a dog. It was a hot afternoon. The dog was sleeping under the shady veranda. There was some noise outside. The dog just lifted up his head and went back to sleep. The donkey asked, "Why don't you bark. It could be thieves". The dog replied, "Mind your own business". But the donkey would not listen. He wanted to save his master from thieves. He started to bray. The master who was sound asleep got wild with the donkey and came running out with a stick and beat up the donkey.MORAL : It is always better to mind our own business.

In this story, a flea who lives in a King's palace becomes alarmed when another bug enters the palace and wants to bite the King. The King gets angry when he is bitten by the new bug. When the King's servants discover the flea and bug, they are both taken to task. Moral of this story is that one should be careful of believing the words of strangers. You can listen to many such stories by visiting www.gaatha.co

This is a story from Panchatantra in which a Hare who is about to be eaten by a lion uses his wit to trick the lion, and is able to save his life. This is a story from Panchatantra. The moral of this story is that no matter how difficult the situation you are in , you can use your wit to overcome the difficulty. You can listen to more such awesome stories by visiting www. gaatha.co/stories.

A warrior had a horse and an ox. He used the horse for travelling and the ox was used for pulling load for the warrior.Once, the horse told the Ox that he had to go with the Master to fight the war. The Ox thought that he would be able to relax during this period, and not have to work. But the war came to an abrupt end because the enemy had surrendered. The Ox had plenty of work to do now!Moral: If you avoid responsibilities, you may have to work even harder. You can learn more about Baalgatha Podcast by visiting www.gaatha.co

This is a story from Panchatantra.

This story from Panchatantra teaches a moral that one should not get too carried away with dreams.

This is a Baalgatha story in English that teaches a moral that even dishonest persons have to pay a price for their dishonesty.

Ramchand and Premchand, two friends lead very different lives. Ramchand was a poor farmer, while Premchand was a landlord. Ramchand was always happy while Premchand was always worried that somebody will steal his wealth. Premchand gives some money to Ramchand, who is unable to sleep at night . He is afraid that the money will get stolen. In the process, Ramchand realizes that a lesson that money cannot give you everything. You can listen to this story by visiting http://www.gaatha.co/poor-mans-wealth

This story from Panchatantra is about a Brahman, a thief and a demon. A demon and a thief team up, with the plan that the thief will steal the Brahman's calves and the demon will eat the Brahman. In the process, they create a ruckus and the Brahman wakes up, and chases the demon and the thief away. The moral of this story is that when evil persons have a fallout, the good stand to gain. You can visit www.gaatha.co/demon to learn more about this story and subscribe to Baalgatha Podcast. Or, you can subscribe to this podcast on WhatsApp by sending a message to +91-9850800464.

In this story, the leader of the monkeys saves his clan by his presence of mind. This is a story with a moral that one needs to do their proper research before jumping for an opportunity. You can learn more about this story by visiting www.gaatha.co/wise-monkeyBaalgatha is a podcast of Children's Bedtime stories. #storieswithmorals #bedtimestories #podcast

The Selfish Bats is a story of how the bats became nocturnal animals. This story teaches a moral that a fair weather friend is rarely accepted. You can learn more about this story by visiting www.gaathastory.com/baalgathaBaalgatha brings to you children’s bedtime stories in audio. You can subscribe to this podcast by writing to us at [email protected]. Or, send us a message”Subscribe Baalgatha” on WhatsApp at +91-9850800464 to receive stories via WhatsApp.

The ass in a Lions Skin is a Jataka Story the ass's master puts the lion's skin over his beast and turns it loose to feed in the grain fields during his travels. The village watchman is usually too terrified to do anything but finally one of them raises the villagers; when they chase the ass, it begins to bray and betrays its true identity. The moral of the story is is not to trust to appearances and that clothes do not make the man.Baalgatha brings to you children’s bedtime story in audio like Storynory , Sparkle Stories and other children’s bedtimestorytelling podcasts.

This short story teaches us a moral that one should not try to imitate others! You can learn more about this story by visiting www.gaatha.co/crow

Two goats across the bridge is a story with a moral . Two goats decide to cross the bridge but no one wants to give way to the other and end up fighting on the bridge. They both get drowned in the river. Other two goats on the other hand decide to cross the bridge but they realise that instead of fighting it is better to find a way to cross the bridge. One goat squats and the other crosses over the first goat and thus they are able to cross the bridge. Moral of the story is in times of crises , one should analyse the situation peacefully and tactfully and then act upon it. You can learn more about this story by visiting www.gaathastory.com/goatsYou can subscribe to this podcast by visiting www.gaatha.co or writing us an email at [email protected]. You can also send us a message by sending a message on WhatsApp or Hike Messenger at +91-9850800464 with the words "Subscribe Baalgatha". Thanks!#English #Panchatantra

Hare on the moon is a Jataka story of a hare, monkey, and otter and jackal. All the four decide to offer food to the beggars on an auspicious day i.e. day of upawasa. All the three animals gather food to be offered except the hare who gets some grass. He realises that the grass would not be enough and hence decides to sacrify himself as food. God hears this and takes a form of a beggar and asks him for food. As committed, the hare jumps into fire to sacrify himself but he is unhurt. The hare is surprised by this miracle. The God explains that he was testing his commitment and was impressed with him. The God took the hare along with him and put him on the moon. The moral of the story is good deeds always pays.You can subscribe to this podcast by visiting www.gaatha.com/podcasts or writing us an email at [email protected]. You can also send us a message by sending a message on WhatsApp or Hike Messenger at +91-9850800464 with the words "Subscribe Baalgatha". 

Dharmabuddhi and Paapabuddhi is a Panchatantra story of two friends. One friend is a noble guy and the other is cunning.Both of them decide to go to foreign land and earn lot of money. On their return, they bury the treasure in the hollow of the tree. The cunning friend paapabuddhi steals the treasures keep in the hollow of the tree and blames dharmabuddhi.This matter goes to the court where dharmabuddhi proves his innocence. The moral of the story is one should not be in the company of evil persons as it may lead to our own harm.You can learn more about this story by visiting www.gaatha.co/dharmabuddhiYou can subscribe to this podcast by visiting www.gaatha.co or writing us an email at [email protected]. You can also send us a message by sending a message on WhatsApp or Hike Messenger at +91-9850800464 with the words "Subscribe Baalgatha". Thanks!#English #Panchatantra

Hunting with the lion is a Panchatantra story of a lion , a bear, a wolf and a jackal. All the 3 animals decide to join hands with the lion to do the hunting. All the four unite and hunt a buffalo.. They decide to divide the hunt in 4 equal parts but the lion objects and tell them as he had done the hunting and hence he should get three fourth of the share and they will have to fight with him to get the fourth part. This story teaches us if you have might then you are right. Hence it is advisable to deal with the might with wit.You can learn more about this story by visiting https://gaathastory.com/lions-shareYou can subscribe to this podcast by visiting www.gaathastory.com or writing us an email at contact@gaathastory. You can also send us a message by sending a message on WhatsApp at +91-9850800464 with the words "Subscribe Baalgatha". Thanks!

This is a Panchatantra story of a frog and a snake which teaches us to beware of getting deceived by others, including your friends.You can learn more about this story by visiting www.gaatha.co/frogYou can subscribe to this podcast by visiting www.gaatha.co or writing us an email at [email protected]. You can also send us a message by sending a message on WhatsApp or Hike Messenger at +91-9850800464 with the words "Subscribe Baalgatha". Thanks!Image courtesy: openclipart.org#English #Panchatantra

This a Panchatantra story of a lion and the hare that teaches a moral that we can win against a powerful enemy also through wit.You can learn more about this story by visiting www.gaatha.co/hareYou can subscribe to this podcast by visiting www.gaatha.co or writing us an email at [email protected]. You can also send us a message by sending a message on WhatsApp or Hike Messenger at +91-9850800464 with the words "Subscribe Baalgatha". Thanks!Image courtesy:Twitter#English #Panchatantra

This Baalgatha story, which is derived from a Panchatantra tale, has a moral that one should not underestimate anybody's abilities based on their size. In this tale, the elephants do a favor to the mice by taking a different route, thus protecting the mice. Little mice in turn help the elephants escape. You can learn more about this story by visiting the gaatha story website ( https://gaathastory.com/blog/elephant-mice/) . 

This is a classic story that ends with a moral. A cap seller's caps are snatched away by the monkeys. The cap seller tries really hard to get the caps back, but the monkeys do not return the caps. In the end, the cap seller throws his cap on the grounds, and the monkeys happily copy his act. The moral of this story is that sometimes, a difficult problem may have a simple solution.You can learn more about this story by visiting www.gaatha.co/capsellerWe would love to hear your feedback! You can write in the comments section below, or send us a message at [email protected] you would like to be notified every time a new story has been released, you can add the number +91-9850800464 to your contacts. Then, send a message through WhatsApp or Hike Messenger which says “Add Baalgatha.”Image Courtesy Openclipart . Theme music by Bensounds. Story narrated by Sheerali Biju.

Today we bring you a classic story from Panchatantra in which a Donkey is fooled by a jackal and taken to the den of a lion. The cunning jackal takes advantage of the donkey's gullible nature and as a result, the lion kills the donkey. The jackal smartly eats the brain of the donkey, and ends up fooling the lion with his smartness. You can read more about this story by visiting www.gaatha.co/foolish-donkey#bedtimestory #panchatantra #India #moral

Shandili and The Sesame Seeds is a story from Panchatantra that teaches us an important message: One should not get carried away when someone makes an offer that is too good to be true. They should think clearly and asses the situation before accepting the offer. More details about this story can be found at www.gaatha.co/Sesame#panchatantra #jataka #story #bedtimestories #podcast #audio

We present a story from Jataka Tales- a story of 2 parrots who are brothers. The moral of the story is that patience is a virtue. The parrots live in a golden cage inside a King's palace. One of the parrots gets jealous when a Gibbon becomes center of attraction in the palace. But his brother asks him to remain patient. The notes for this story are available at www.gaatha.co/parrotsYou can listen to many such stories from Panchatantra, Jataka and other sources by visiting www.gaatha.co

Today we present the Story of The Singing Donkey. A washerman's donkey makes friends with a jackal and together the two of them steal cucumbers from a field. Ultimately, the donkey's insistence to sing lands him into trouble. You can listen to more such stories by visiting https://gaathastory.com/baalgathaIf you would like to be notified every time a new story has been released, you can add the number +91-9850800464 to your contacts. Then, send a message through WhatsAp p which says “Add Baalgatha.”

This is the story of the Camel who has a bell tied around its neck- and how it results in doom for him. If you would like to be notified every time a new story has been released, you can add the number +91-9980955997 to your contacts. Then, send a message through WhatsApp or Hike Messeger which says "Add Baalgatha."

This is a story from Panchatantra involving four friends who leave their village in search of a better life. They find a Sage who shows them how they can find treasure. Three of the four friends find wealth, and jewels, but the fourth one has a different fate. The story teaches us not to be greedy and be happy with what we have received.

This is the story of a weaver who earns money but the money gets taken away from him. He finally realizes that one should be happy with what one can enjoy,and more wealth does not mean more happiness.Did you find this story enjoyable? You can send your comments or feedback via email at [email protected] or by whatsapp at +91-9850800464 . Thank you

The story of the Cobra and 2 crows is a story from Panchatantra that teaches us how the weak can overcome the mighty using cunning and sound advise.The cobra and the crows is a panchatantra story of two crows and a cobra. The cobra eats all the eggs of the crows and they are very unhappy about it. The crows feel they are very weak and cannot fight the cobra . The ask their friend the jackal how to get rid of the wicked cobra. Does the jackal suggest a way which will help them?Moral of the story is : The weak can overcome the mighty using cunning and sound advise.This episode was written by Minu Pandit and edited by Amar Vyas. Narration by Sheerali Biju. Audio editing by Vyas. Music: Carefree Cathy. Baalgatha Podcast is produced by gaathastory. You can listen to Baalgatha in English, Hindi, Marathi, Gujarati, Kannada and Telugu exclusively on Spotify. Learn more about your ad choices

The Wedding of The mouse is a Panchatantra story of a female mouse and a rishi. The female mouse is transformed into a girl by the rishi. When she reaches marriageable age, rishi is in search of a perfect groom for her. She aspires to marry the mightestl groom and she realises that the mouse is the mightiest among all the men she meets and ends up marrying a mouse. This is a fun filled story with a nice lesson for children and adults alike. You can learn more about Baalgatha Podcast by visiting www.gaathastory.com/Baalgatha.This story was narrated by Sheerali Biju for Baalgatha Podcast. You can also listen to the Hindi version of this story on Baalgatha Hindi Podcast - titled Chihiya Ki Shaadi.How to Subscribe to Baalgatha Podcast?You can subscribe to this podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, Castbox, Hubhopper, Radio Public, Storiyoh, Tunein, Stitcher, and many other fine websites and apps where you listen to podcasts.You can also subscribe to this podcast by visiting www.gaathastory.com or writing us an email at [email protected]. Or, send us a message by sending a message on WhatsApp or Hike Messenger at +91-9850800464 with the message "Subscribe Baalgatha". Thanks!Thank you

 This is a classic tale translated in English. Listen to the story of Lambikin, a little lamb, who leaves his home to visit his grandmother. Along the way, he meets a bird, a and many animals including a wolf who want to eat him. But what happens to Lambikin in the end? Did you like this story?. You can subscribe to this podcast by visiting www.gaathatory.com or writing us an email at [email protected]. You can also send us a message by sending a message on WhatsApp sMessenger at +91-9850800464 with the words "Subscribe Baalgatha". Thanks!

This is a short tale from Panchatantra in English, involving the lion, the camel, the jackal and the crow. The story ends with a useful learning for children that we should always be on guard when you are in the company of wicked people, and should  not be taken in by their sweet words..You can subscribe to this podcast by visiting [www.gaathastory.com](https://gaathastory.com) or writing us an email at [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected]?Subject=Baalgatha-Podcast). You can also send us a message by sending a message on WhatsApp on +91-9850800464 with the words "Subscribe Baalgatha". Thanks!Image courtesy http://www.chandiramani.com/

Chimpu and the Crocodile is a Panchatantra story of a monkey and the crocodile. The crocodile wants to catch Chimpu the monkey because his wife wants to eat his heart. But will he be successful? Or will Chimpu escape? Listen to this story to learn more. Moral of the story is : Beware of fair weather friends. You can subscribe to this podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, Castbox, Radio Public, Storiyoh, Tunein, and many other fine websites and apps where you listen to podcasts.