Parikatha Podcast | Fairytales of India by gaathastory

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The Bear\'s Bad Bargain Jan 08, 2019

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In this hillarious tale, an old man meets a bear in a forest and the bear agrees to carry a load of wood to the man\'s house in exchange for some tasty food. But do the humans honor their share of the deal? Or will they take advantage of the bear\'s simplicity? Listen to this story to learn more.
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This story was translated into English by Flora Annie Steel and published as \"Tales of the Punjab\" in the nineteenth century. This story has been edited, and revised by Amar Vyas and narrated by Sheerali Biju for gaatha story.

Princess Pepperina Jan 01, 2019

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Princess Pepperina is raised by a magician, marries a King who ends up losing her, and then... But before that you may wonder, why was she called by that peculiar name? Listen to this story to find out. Visit gaathastory.com/podcasts to learn how you can subscribe to this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Saavn, TuneIn, Castbox, Hubhopper, and many other fine websites and apps where you listen to podcast.

This story was translated from a traditional South Indian tale by Flora Annie Steel and Pandit Natesa Sastry.Episode was narrated by Sheerali Biju and edited by Albert Lakra for gaatha story.

The Merchant of Seri (The Story of Two Merchants) Dec 25, 2018

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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 was previously published on Baalgatha Podcast. This story has been revised and rewritten by Amar Vyas and narrated by Sheerali Biju.
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Prince Shersingh and his Three Friends- Part IV Dec 18, 2018

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In this Fourth and concluding part of this story, we learn how Sher Singh and his three friends- Ram Singh, Bhairav Singh and Sajjan face the magician Poorak. Will they be able to defeat the evil magician and rescue Princess Swati?
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Originally titled Prince Lion Heart and His Friends, this story has been revised and rewritten by Amar Vyas and narrated by Sheerali Biju for Myths, Legends and Fairytales of India. You can listen to all the four parts of this story by visiting https://gaathastory.com/sher-singh-and-his-three-friends

Prince Shersingh and his Three Friends- Part III Dec 11, 2018

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In Part II we learnt that Poorak the Magician was about to reveal a secret to Princess Swati. Listen to this third part in the series to learn how the young Prince Sher Singh is trapped and his friends Bahravsingh, Ramsingh and Sajjan come to his aid.
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Originally titled Prince Lion Heart and His Friends, this story has been revised and rewritten by Amar Vyas and narrated by Sheerali Biju for Myths, Legends and Fairytales of India.

Prince Shersingh and his Three Friends- Part II Dec 04, 2018

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This week we bring to you Part II of the Four Part series: Prince Sher Singh and His Three Friends.
Sher Singh continues on his journey, having ensured that his three companions: Bhairavsingh, Ramsingh and Sajjan have each been rewarded with a Kingdom, and married off. What new lands will Sher Singh Travel? Has he parted ways with his friends forever? Listen to this story to learn more.
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Originally titled Prince Lion Heart and His Friends, this story has been revised and rewritten by Amar Vyas and narrated by Sheerali Biju for Myths, Legends and Fairytales of India.

Prince Shersingh and his Three Friends- Part I Nov 27, 2018

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This week we bring to you Part I of this Four part series, Prince Sher Singh and His Three Friends. Listen to the tales of adventure, bravery, and intelligence in this first part, as Sher Singh sets off on a journey with is friends Bhairavsingh, Ramsingh and Sajjan.
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Originally titled Prince Lion Heart and His Friends, this story has been revised and rewritten by Amar Vyas and narrated by Sheerali Biju for Myths, Legends and Fairytales of India.

How A Wise Minister OutWitted An Angry King Nov 20, 2018

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Listen to this episode about the wit of a minister, the wrath of a King and the devotion of a wife. Dhairyasheel was a minister in the court of King Surya Pratap of ALlahabad. The King was short tempered, and one day, he managed to earn the King\'s wrath. The King ordered that his minister be sent to his death. The minister seeks the help of his wife, Buddhi Mati. Will the clever and devoted wife be able to save her husband? What role do they beetle and the silk thread have to play in this story? Listen to this story to learn more.
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Originally titled \"The Beetle and the Silken Thread\" this story was sourced from the book Hindu Tales from the Sanskrit; translated by S. M. Mitra, and adapted by Arthur Bell. Some parts of this story have been edited by Gaatha Story. Story produced by Gaatha Story for the Myths, Legends and Fairytales of India Podcast. Narrated by Sheerali Biju. Audio editing by Krishnadas.

The Legend of Moti- Part II Nov 13, 2018

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Moti continues his further adventures after he has fought with and captured a tiger. Will Moti be able to impress the King again? Listen to this part II to learn more. For an uninterrupted experience, you can listen to stories from Myths, Legends and Fairytales of India Podcast on Storytel (https://www.storytel.in/books/623784-The-Legend-of-Moti) .
Or, visit gaathastory.com/legend-moti to learn more.
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This story has been adapted from Andrew Lang\'s Fairy Tales, and has been revised and rewritten by Amar Vyas and narrated by Sheearli Biju for gaatha story for the Myths, Legends and Fairytales of India Podcast You can learn more about our shows by visiting our website or on Twitter @gaathastory

The Legend of Moti- Part I Nov 07, 2018

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Listen to the story of Moti, a young man who sets off from his home to earn a living. Along the way, he encounters a series of adventures, including getting robbed by a couple of horse traders, and he also has a duel with a tiger.
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You can listen and subscribe to Myths, Legends and Fairytales of India Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Castbox, and Google Podcasts. Visit mythsandlegendsindia.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 story was revised and rewritten by Amar Vyas and narrated by Sheearli Biju for gaatha story. You can learn more about our shows by visiting our website or on Twitter @gaathastory

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