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The Frog and the Snake09 Oct 202400:13:01

This episode was narrated by Amar Vyas. Audio editing by Vyas. Title Music: Cute by Bensounds. Background score: Broken Emotions, and Procession of the King by Kevin MacLeod. Baalgatha Podcast is produced by gaathastory. You can listen to Baalgatha in English, Hindi, Marathi, Gujarati, Kannada and Telugu.

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The Story of Princess Bala02 Oct 202400:03:47

This episode was narrated by Amar Vyas. Audio editing by Vyas. Title Music: Cute by Bensounds. Background score: Broken Emotions, and Procession of the King by Kevin MacLeod. Baalgatha Podcast is produced by gaathastory. You can listen to Baalgatha in English, Hindi, Marathi, Gujarati, Kannada and Telugu.

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The Crow Who Knew Everything31 Jul 202400:04:00

This story is also called "The Crow and the Lake" and it tells the story of a city crow who, observing a marsh crow fishing, believes he can easily replicate the skill. Ignoring warnings, he attempts to fish alone and drowns. This Jataka tale teaches the dangers of overconfidence, the importance of recognizing one's limitations, and the value of heeding advice from those with experience.


This episode was Narrated by Amar Vyas. Audio editing by Vyas. Title Music: Cute by Bensounds. Background score: Broken Emotions, and Procession of the King by Kevin MacLeod. Baalgatha Podcast is produced by gaathastory. You can listen to Baalgatha in English, Hindi, Marathi, Gujarati, Kannada and Telugu.

https://t.me/gaathastory पर जाकर हमारे टेलीग्राम चैनल को सब्सक्राइब करें

The Story of Good Friday and Easter21 Apr 201900:06:19
 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. 
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The Story of Gwashbrari10 Apr 201900:09:48
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. 

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If you have any comments or feedback, you can write to us at contact@gaathastory.com.
The Story of the Stone Cutter02 Apr 201900:11:33
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.
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The Mirror of Matsuyama- a Tale from Japan19 Mar 201900:07:13
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. 
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The Lion, The Man and The Monkey12 Mar 201900:05:14
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.
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The Clever Jackal and the Elephant05 Mar 201900:07:23
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.
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Baalgatha Podcast is also available in Hindi, Marathi and coming soon- Telugu.
The Lazy Townspeople Learn A Lesson26 Feb 201900:06:29
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.

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The Jackal and the Crocodile19 Feb 201900:15:41
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.
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Adventures of the Little Peachling - Tale from Japan12 Feb 201900:06:11
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.

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The Rabbits and the Frogs08 Feb 201900:03:31
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)
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This story, and accompanying sound effects and images were obtained under creative commons license.
The King and the Falcon31 Jul 202400:04:57

A king's favorite falcon repeatedly knocks away his drinking cup during a hunt. Angered, the king kills the bird, only to discover it was saving him from poisoned water. This Jataka tale teaches the dangers of hasty judgments, the value of loyalty, and the importance of trust and patience, serving as a poignant reminder of the consequences of acting in anger.

This episode was Narrated by Amar Vyas. Audio editing by Vyas. Title Music: Cute by Bensounds. Background score: Broken Emotions, and Procession of the King by Kevin MacLeod. Baalgatha Podcast is produced by gaathastory. You can listen to Baalgatha in English, Hindi, Marathi, Gujarati, Kannada and Telugu.

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Why The Crab Has No head- Tale from Africa29 Jan 201900:05:31
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.
The Monster who locked the Princess in a box22 Jan 201900:05:53
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.
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The Tongue Cut Sparrow- Tale from Japan15 Jan 201900:07:53
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.com

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An Elephant and a Dog- Story from Jataka Tales25 Dec 201800:10:31
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.
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The Golden Swan18 Dec 201800:07:06
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.
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The Merchant of Seri - Story from Jataka Tales11 Dec 201800:13:56
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.
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The Monkey And The Peas08 Dec 201800:05:07
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.
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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
Cinderella\'s Story from Egypt: Rhodopsis28 Nov 201800:10:49
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.
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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
The Story of Nala and Damayanti20 Nov 201800:08:00
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.

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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
The Jackal And The Arrow - Hitopadesha Tale13 Nov 201800:04:26
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.
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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)
How the Mouse and the Crow Became Friends31 Jul 202400:05:59

The Panchatantra tale of the crow Lagupantaka and the mouse Chitragri teaches the power of unlikely friendships. Despite natural enmity, they form a bond based on mutual respect and understanding. Through philosophical discussions and setting clear boundaries, they overcome their differences, sharing resources and companionship. This story illustrates the potential for connection when we approach others with an open mind.


This episode was Narrated by Amar Vyas. Audio editing by Vyas. Title Music: Cute by Bensounds. Background score: Broken Emotions, and Procession of the King by Kevin MacLeod. Baalgatha Podcast is produced by gaathastory. You can listen to Baalgatha in English, Hindi, Marathi, Gujarati, Kannada and Telugu.

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The Festival of Diwali01 Nov 201800:04:22
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?
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The Tale of Three Fishes25 Oct 201800:04:41
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.
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The Story of Narad and Lord Vishnu18 Oct 201800:07:05
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.

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The Story of Navaratri11 Oct 201800:04:07
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
The Story of the Prince and Two Snakes27 Sep 201800:07:50
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!
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The Jackal and the Iguana22 Sep 201800:10:09
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. 

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The Golden Bird - Jataka Tale13 Sep 201800:05:35
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-bird
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Fishy Morality : Tale From Stories Of Mulla Nasiruddin06 Sep 201800:02:55
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.
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The Story of Janmashtami - Birth of Lord Krishna28 Aug 201800:19:28
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/janmashtami
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Stories about Festival of Onam23 Aug 201800:12:47
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/onam
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The Sadhu and the Cloth Merchant31 Jul 202400:05:45

A successful cloth merchant, suffering from business, is taken on a spiritual pilgrimage by a monk at the request of his sons. Despite the pilgrimage to holy places, the merchant remains focused on material gain. Even at the cremation ghat in Varanasi, he regrets not becoming a wood merchant. Sadhu concludes that the materialistic mentality of the merchant is irreversible.



This episode was Narrated by Sheerali Biju. Audio editing by Vyas. Title Music: Cute by Bensounds. Background score: Broken Emotions, and Procession of the King by Kevin MacLeod. Baalgatha Podcast is produced by gaathastory. You can listen to Baalgatha in English, Hindi, Marathi, Gujarati, Kannada and Telugu.

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The Story of Nag Panchami (The Worship of Snakes)14 Aug 201800:05:58
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-panchami
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The Well Trained Elephant - Story from Jataka Tales07 Aug 201800:07:10
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.
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The Ant and the Chrysalis - Story from Aesop\'s Fables02 Aug 201800:02:18
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-chrysalis
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Guru Purnima How The Wicked Sons Were Taught a Lesson26 Jul 201800:05:08
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
Lokmanya Bal Gangadhar Tilak\'s Boyhood tale24 Jul 201800:04:01
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-tilak

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The Birds and The Monkeys Hitopadesha Tale17 Jul 201800:05:32
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-monkeys
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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.
The Gold Giving Serpant13 Jul 201800:05:53
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-serpant
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Room Full of Memories- Story by Gauri Awasthi10 Jul 201800:09:44
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.

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How The Frog Became The King of Marshes- African tale06 Jul 201800:12:06
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.
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Image: Pixabay. Used under CC0 license (https://pixabay.com/en/frog-frog-prince-prince-figure-2240764/)
The Story of Two Frogs- Tale From Japan01 Jul 201800:07:38
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. 

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Dangal Jungle - Little Tales For The Little People Podcast10 Oct 202200:09:42
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.
The Story of Sant Kabir28 Jun 201800:06:31

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 gaathastory. Narration by Sheerali Biju. This episode wsa produced by Amar Vyas for gaathastory.


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Image Source: Wikipedia. You can find the profile of Sant Kabir and details on the image at https://gaathastory.com/sant-kabir 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) .

Kaka and Munni - Folk Tale from Punjab25 Jun 201800:10:47
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!

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The Legend of Kempe Gowda The First25 Jun 201800:11:07
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.

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