Myths, Legends, and Fairytales of India

The great Rishi Bhrigu (http://www.apamnapat.com/entities/Bhrigu.html) , was married to Pauloma.  One Rakshasa named Pauloma kidnapped the wife of Rishi Bhrigu- Pauloma...  when she was pregnant. What happens next...listen to the amazing story of  birth of Chyavana... You can subscribe to Fairytales of India Podcast on Apple Podcasts (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/myths-legends-and-fairytales-of-india/id1224505389?mt=2&uo=4&ls=1) , Castbox (https://castbox.fm/channel/Myths%2C-Legends%2C-and-Fairytales-of-India-id523034) , Deezer (http://www.deezer.com/fr/show/58311) , Stitcher (http://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=136019&refid=stpr) , TuneIn (http://tunein.com/radio/Myths-Legends-and-Fairytales-of-India-p984707/) , Saavn, Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/3b6u5LoRnXJQRlZ2STgYwb) , Radio Public,Google Podcasts (https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hdWRpb2Jvb20uY29tL2NoYW5uZWxzLzQ5MDUwNzgucnNz) , Storiyoh, and many other fine websites and apps where you listen to podcast.

Devayani was the beautiful daughter of Shukracahrya, the guru of  Asuras( demons). Shukracharya knew the secret of Mritasanjibani ( a mantra that brings  the dead back to life). When the  Asuras were killed in the war against the devas, Sukracharya would chant the mantra and bring the asuras back to life . The devas also wanted to know the secret of Mritasanjibani so they  hatched a plan. They decided to send Kacha, the handsome son of Brihaspati, guru of the Devas  as a bait for Devyani to fall in love with him. Did the devas finally learn the secret of Mritasanjibani  ?  Let’s listen to this story…. You can subscribe to Fairytales of India Podcast on Apple Podcasts (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/myths-legends-and-fairytales-of-india/id1224505389?mt=2&uo=4&ls=1) , Castbox (https://castbox.fm/channel/Myths%2C-Legends%2C-and-Fairytales-of-India-id523034) , Deezer (http://www.deezer.com/fr/show/58311) , Stitcher (http://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=136019&refid=stpr) , TuneIn (http://tunein.com/radio/Myths-Legends-and-Fairytales-of-India-p984707/) , Saavn, Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/3b6u5LoRnXJQRlZ2STgYwb) , Radio Public,Google Podcasts (https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hdWRpb2Jvb20uY29tL2NoYW5uZWxzLzQ5MDUwNzgucnNz) , Storiyoh, and many other fine websites and apps where you listen to podcast.

Children do you know the story of Dhruv ,  which is the name  given to the Pole Star which we see in the sky every night? Well he was a little prince boy who was insulted by his step-mom. After that , he went to a forest and did meditation to please Lord Vishnu. Lord finally with his devotion gave him a boon- that he would be a star in the sky . So lets listen to this story today….. You can subscribe to Fairytales of India Podcast on Apple Podcasts (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/myths-legends-and-fairytales-of-india/id1224505389?mt=2&uo=4&ls=1) , Castbox (https://castbox.fm/channel/Myths%2C-Legends%2C-and-Fairytales-of-India-id523034) , Deezer (http://www.deezer.com/fr/show/58311) , Stitcher (http://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=136019&refid=stpr) , TuneIn (http://tunein.com/radio/Myths-Legends-and-Fairytales-of-India-p984707/) , Saavn, Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/3b6u5LoRnXJQRlZ2STgYwb) , Radio Public,Google Podcasts (https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hdWRpb2Jvb20uY29tL2NoYW5uZWxzLzQ5MDUwNzgucnNz) , Storiyoh, and many other fine websites and apps where you listen to podcast.

Once there lived a  Rishi named Jaratkaru (http://www.apamnapat.com/entities/Jaratkaru.html) , who had devoted his entire life to penance and meditation since childhood. But he finds due to his vow of celibacy , his ancestors did not get moksha...So Jaratkaru decides to get married and a son is born ....Ashtika... who eventually stops the snake sacrifice of King Janmajeya ..Listen to the amazing story of the birth of Ashtika.  You can subscribe to Fairytales of India Podcast on Apple Podcasts (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/myths-legends-and-fairytales-of-india/id1224505389?mt=2&uo=4&ls=1) , Castbox (https://castbox.fm/channel/Myths%2C-Legends%2C-and-Fairytales-of-India-id523034) , Deezer (http://www.deezer.com/fr/show/58311) , Stitcher (http://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=136019&refid=stpr) , TuneIn (http://tunein.com/radio/Myths-Legends-and-Fairytales-of-India-p984707/) , Saavn, Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/3b6u5LoRnXJQRlZ2STgYwb) , Radio Public,Google Podcasts (https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hdWRpb2Jvb20uY29tL2NoYW5uZWxzLzQ5MDUwNzgucnNz) , Storiyoh, and many other fine websites and apps where you listen to podcast.

King Janamejaya (http://www.apamnapat.com/entities/Janamejaya.html) was  the son of King Parikshit (http://www.apamnapat.com/entities/Parikshit.html) and the king of the Kurus, who ruled over Hastinapura. One day, a Brahman (http://www.apamnapat.com/entities/Brahmana.html) named Utanka came to his court and reveals to the king the reason for his father's death. What happen's next ...listen to the story .. You can subscribe to Fairytales of India Podcast on Apple Podcasts (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/myths-legends-and-fairytales-of-india/id1224505389?mt=2&uo=4&ls=1) , Castbox (https://castbox.fm/channel/Myths%2C-Legends%2C-and-Fairytales-of-India-id523034) , Deezer (http://www.deezer.com/fr/show/58311) , Stitcher (http://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=136019&refid=stpr) , TuneIn (http://tunein.com/radio/Myths-Legends-and-Fairytales-of-India-p984707/) , Saavn, Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/3b6u5LoRnXJQRlZ2STgYwb) , Radio Public,Google Podcasts (https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hdWRpb2Jvb20uY29tL2NoYW5uZWxzLzQ5MDUwNzgucnNz) , Storiyoh, and many other fine websites and apps where you listen to podcast.

In this story....Lord Vishnu was had taken the Kurma(tortoise ) avataar  supported the mount Mandaar on his back.  The enchanting beauty - Mohini is born...who is she? Listen now.... You can subscribe to Fairytales of India Podcast on Apple Podcasts (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/myths-legends-and-fairytales-of-india/id1224505389?mt=2&uo=4&ls=1) , Castbox (https://castbox.fm/channel/Myths%2C-Legends%2C-and-Fairytales-of-India-id523034) , Deezer (http://www.deezer.com/fr/show/58311) , Stitcher (http://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=136019&refid=stpr) , TuneIn (http://tunein.com/radio/Myths-Legends-and-Fairytales-of-India-p984707/) , Saavn, Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/3b6u5LoRnXJQRlZ2STgYwb) , Radio Public,Google Podcasts (https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hdWRpb2Jvb20uY29tL2NoYW5uZWxzLzQ5MDUwNzgucnNz) , Storiyoh, and many other fine websites and apps where you listen to podcast.

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King Parikshit went to the forest for hunting and insulted a meditating rishi....he was cursed by the rishi's son that he would die in next 7 days by a snake's bite. What do you think happened? You can subscribe to Fairytales of India Podcast on Apple Podcasts (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/myths-legends-and-fairytales-of-india/id1224505389?mt=2&uo=4&ls=1) , Castbox (https://castbox.fm/channel/Myths%2C-Legends%2C-and-Fairytales-of-India-id523034) , Deezer (http://www.deezer.com/fr/show/58311) , Stitcher (http://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=136019&refid=stpr) , TuneIn (http://tunein.com/radio/Myths-Legends-and-Fairytales-of-India-p984707/) , Saavn, Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/3b6u5LoRnXJQRlZ2STgYwb) , Radio Public,Google Podcasts (https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hdWRpb2Jvb20uY29tL2NoYW5uZWxzLzQ5MDUwNzgucnNz) , Storiyoh, and many other fine websites and apps where you listen to podcast.

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Listen to the Fourth and the Concluding part of this story. Will Prince Sundar be able to avenge his father's death? Will Ranavir Sing hforgive his wayward protege? And what happens to the girl who comes to the young prince's aid?  This story was translated into English in the nineteenth century by Pandit Natesa Sastri, compiled by Georgiana Kingscote. It has been revised and rewritten by Amar Vyas for gaatha story and narrated by Sheerali Biju.  You can subscribe to Fairytales of India Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Castbox, Deezer, Stitcher, TuneIn, Saavn, Spotify, Radio Public,Google Podcasts, Storiyoh, and many other fine websites and apps where you listen to podcast.

In Part III of the Four Part story, listen to how young Prince Sundar finds help in unexpected places, including the beautiful daughter of a robber! This story was translated into English in the nineteenth century by Pandit Natesa Sastri, compiled by Georgiana Kingscote. It has been revised and rewritten by Amar Vyas for gaatha story and narrated by Sheerali Biju.  You can also subscribe to Fairytales of India Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Castbox, Deezer, Stitcher, TuneIn, Saavn, Spotify, Radio Public,Google Podcasts, Storiyoh, and many other fine websites and apps where you listen to podcast.

Listen to Part II of the Four Part Series about Prince Sundar and his faithful mentor and guardian Ranavir Singh. As the evil King, the former minister Kharavadana decides to plot against Sundar, the Prince realizes that his mentor was right all along. But does the realization come too late for him?  This story was translated into English in the nineteenth century by Pandit Natesa Sastri, compiled by Georgiana Kingscote. It has been revised and rewritten by Amar Vyas for gaatha story and narrated by Sheerali Biju.  You can subscribe to Fairytales of India Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Castbox, Deezer, Stitcher, TuneIn, Saavn, Spotify, Radio Public,Google Podcasts, Hubhopper, Storiyoh, and many other fine websites and apps where you listen to podcast.

Listen to the first part of this three part series about Ranavir Singh, a faithful servant of a King, and young Prince Sundar. This story was translated into English in the nineteenth century by Pandit Natesa Sastri, compiled by Georgiana Kingscote. It has been revised and rewritten by Amar Vyas for gaatha story and narrated by Sheerali Biju.  You can subscribe to Fairytales of India Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Castbox, Deezer, Stitcher, TuneIn, Saavn, Spotify, Radio Public,Google Podcasts, Hubhopper, Storiyoh, and many other fine websites and apps where you listen to podcast.

In this episode, we introduce you to the daughter of King Nala, called Nalayini, whose love for her husband and purity of devotion is legendary. Nalayini was a woman of great intellect and when it was time for her to get married, she rejected one eligible prince after another because they failed her tests. Over time, tales of her wisdom spread far and wide.  Finally, an aged sage, Rishi Maukhalya, challenged that he would defeat Nalayini. Did Rishi Maukhalya succeed? Listen to this story to learn more.  You can subscribe to Fairytales of India Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Castbox, Deezer, Stitcher, TuneIn, Saavn, Spotify, Radio Public,Google Podcasts, Hubhopper, Storiyoh, and many other fine websites and apps where you listen to podcast

This is the story of a woman and her daughter who were devotees of the Sun. They were very poor and had very little to eat, but ins spite of their hardships, they never forgot to offer their food to the Sun Lord. One day, a priest came to their house and asked for some food. The daughter offers him some food. But this leads to mis-understanding between the mother and the daughter, and the latter has to leave her home. What happens next? Listen to this story to learn more.     This story was originally translated into English by by Flora Annie Steel and compiled in the book The Tales of Punjab. This story has been rewritten by Amar Vyas.  You can subscribe to Fairytales of India Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Castbox, Deezer, Stitcher, TuneIn, Saavn, Spotify, Radio Public,Google Podcasts, Hubhopper, Storiyoh, and many other fine websites and apps where you listen to podcast.