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Sound BhaktiNarada Muni Bajaye Vina | HG Vaisesika Dasa | ISV | 15 Nov 2025(1)
nārada muni, bājāy vīṇā
'rādhikā-ramaṇa'-nāme
nāma amani, udita haya,
bhakata-gītā-sāme
(2)
amiya-dhārā, bariṣe ghana,
śravaṇa-yugale giyā
bhakata jana, saghane nāce,
bhoriyā āpana hiyā
(3)
mādhurī-pūra, āsava paśi',
mātāya jagata-jane
keho vā kānde, keho vā nāce,
keho māte mane mane
(4)
pañca-vadana, nārade dhori',
premera saghana rol
kamalāsana, nāciyā bole,
'bolo bolo hari bolo'
(5)
sahasrānana, parama-sukhe,
'hari hari' boli' gāya
nāma-prabhāve, mātilo viśva,
nāma-rasa sabe pāya
(6)
śrī-kṛṣṇa-nāma, rasane sphuri',
pūrā'lo āmār āśa
śr...
2025-11-1606 min
Think Like A WizardSeason 5 Episode 7 Narada MuniIn this episode Daniel and Michaela welcome Narada Muni the divine messenger of the Hindu gods to the podcast. Narada brings them on a meaningful journey discussing the value of stories and how they need to grow and change over time.When you're done listening go to the Think Like A Wizard sub-reddit and discuss what you've heard in this episode. You can also reach out to us at thinklikeawizard@gmail.com.Support the show
2025-08-131h 41
Margii ExperiencesAc Na'rada MuniBaba interacts with Narada. The DMC experience. Getting prizes from Baba. The pre PC drama. “Oh prestige ay?” Experiencing Baba’s Varabhaya Mudra. Importance of Shravana, mañana and nitidhya'sana. Ectoplasmic bliss. “I am the only thing worth pursuing.” How to touch the hearts of others. The types of relationships we can have with Him. In future there will be a problem with people wanting to change their sex. The festival of light. BP reporting. How to remove His loneliness. The two samadhi sisters. Getting spiritual advice and guidance.
Why Narada started the Margii Experiences podcasts .
2024-10-1941 min
Stories From India277 - Mahabharata - Stairway to HeavenThe Mahabharata concludes with the Pandavas journey up the himalayas, with an unexpected companion and lots of surprises waiting for them in the afterlife
Transcript and show notes: https://sfipodcast.com/mahabharata-stairway-to-heaven-ep-277/
Music: https://www.purple-planet.com
Previous Mahabharata episodes:
https://sfipodcast.com/category/mahabharata/
#sfipodcast #Mahabharata #Mahabharat #Krishna #ShriKrishna #SriKrishna #LordKrishna #Pandavas #Pandavs #Pandav #Draupadi #Arjun #Bheema #Bhima #Yudhishthir #Nakul #Sahadev #Narada #Narad #NaradMuni #Yama #Dharma #Indra #Swarg
2024-10-0625 min
Stories From India268 - Mahabharata - Loaded DiceA Mahabharata story about a palace of illusions, hurt feelings, a high stakes game of chance played with loaded dice, and Yudhishtir’s weakness for gambling
Transcript and show notes: https://sfipodcast.com/mahabharata-loaded-dice-ep-268/
Music: https://www.purple-planet.com
Previous Mahabharata Episodes:
https://sfipodcast.com/category/mahabharata/
#sfipodcast #Mahabharata #Mahabharat #Pandav #Pandavas #Pandava #Yudhishtir #Bheema #Bhima #Arjun #Draupadi #Hastinapur #Indraprastha #Mayasabha #Mayasura #Duryodhan #Shakuni #Ludo #Pachisi #Krishna #NaradaMuni #Narada #Narad #NaradMuni
2024-08-0434 min
Stories From India266 - Saptarishi - A divine dilemmaThe story of Anasuya where Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva are born to her in their human avatars. See how she overcomes a dilemma that would have stumped most people
Transcript and show notes: https://sfipodcast.com/saptarishi-anasuyas-divine-dilemma-ep-266/
Music: https://www.purple-planet.com
#sfipodcast #NaradaMuni #Narada #Narad #Anasuya #Atri #Saptarishi #Vishnu #Shiva #Brahma #Parvati #Lakshmi #Laxmi #Saraswati
2024-07-2125 min
The Discover India Podcast by Professor Pankaj Jain: Bhārat DarśanNarada Falls at Mt. Rainier, WA, USA, named after Narada MuniThe Narada Falls at Mt. Rainier, WA, USA, was named after Narada Muni in 1893, the same year Swami Vivekananda gave his legendary speech in Chicago.
"The falls were named Narada by Arthur F. Knight during a week-long trip to Mount Rainier in 1893 for the Narada branch of the Theosophical Society of Western Washington" From https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Narada_Falls#history
#NaradaFalls #ashortaday #shortvideo #explore #Narada #MtRainier
2024-07-1700 min
Stories From India235 - Shiva - KartikeyaA story about Kartikeya or Murugan or Skanda, the Son of Shiva, who defeated the invincible Tarakasura, and a hill-carrying Asura all while he was still a child
Transcript and show notes: https://sfipodcast.com/shiva-kartikeya-ep-235-stories-from-india-podcast/
Music: https://www.purple-planet.com
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Episode 122 – Mahabharata – Nahush and Ashoksundari
Episode 28 – His Girl Friday - Stories From India
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2023-12-1730 min
Stories From India225.5 - Anniversary Special - Krishna TulabharaA bonus episode - an anniversary special story about the time that I, Narada Muni, tried to steal Krishna away from his wives - Satyabhama and Rukmini
Transcript and show notes: https://sfipodcast.com/krishna-tulabhara-ep-225-5-stories-from-india-podcast/
Music: https://www.purple-planet.com
#sfipodcast #Krishna #Dwarka #Dwarika #Satyabhama #Rukmini #Narada #NaradaMuni #Tulabharam
2023-10-1322 min
Stories From India220 - Ramayana - The War BeginsA Ramayana story about war between the Vanars and Lankans, including Indrajit’s snake weapon that almost gave Lanka the victory, except Garuda stepped in
Transcript and show notes: https://sfipodcast.com/ramayana-the-war-begins-ep-220-stories-from-india-podcast/
Music: https://www.purple-planet.com
We have seen Garuda’s story before in Episode 177 and Episode 178, including the conflict with the Nagas.
Previous Ramayana episodes are here#sfipodcast #Rama #Ramayana #Ramayan #Lakshman #Laxman #Hanuman #Sugreeva #Sugriva #Lanka #Ravana #Ravan #Indrajit #NaradMuni #NaradaMuni #Narada #Narad
2023-09-0329 min
Stories From India218 - Panchatantra - Angry BirdsTwo Panchatantra stories featuring Angry Birds - seriously, don’t cross them or they can inflict major pain - whether you’re a giant Elephant or the mighty Ocean!
Transcript and show notes: https://sfipodcast.com/panchatantra-angry-birds-ep-218-stories-from-india-podcast/
Music: https://www.purple-planet.com
Check out this link for previous Panchatantra episodes.
#sfipodcast #Panchatantra #Vishnu #VishnuSharma #Garuda #Garud #NaradaMuni #Narad #Narada #NaradMuni #FolkTalesOfIndia #IndianFolkTales
2023-08-2027 min
Stories From India216 - Lakshmi - FarmeretteA story about how the Goddess of Wealth, Lakshmi, became human temporarily - complete with an adoptive farmer family, all because she plucked a flower despite Vishnu’s words of caution!
Transcript and show notes: https://sfipodcast.com/lakshmi-farmerette-ep-216-stories-from-india-podcast/
Music: https://www.purple-planet.com
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2023-08-0635 min
The Hindu PodThe Katha of the pride of Narada Muni as told by Sant Tulsidas in the Shri RamCharitraManas.This is a presentation of The Hindu Pod! Visit TheHinduPod.com for links to all our episodes.The Katha of the pride of Narada Muni as told by Sant Tulsidas in the Shri RamCharitraManas. Narada Muni finds His heart full of pride and Lord Hari decides to teach Him a lesson.
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2023-08-0520 min
Stories From India215 - Shiva - Origin of YogaA story set in Mount Kailash about the Origin of Yoga. We'll see what Shiva, Parvati, and the stars in the Big Dipper or Saptarishi had to do with it!
Transcript and show notes
Music: https://www.purple-planet.com
#sfipodcast #Shiva #Parvati #Kailas #Kailash #MountKailas #Saptarishi #Yoga #Yog #NaradaMuni #Narada #Narad
2023-07-3021 min
Stories From India213 - Vishnu - BarbarikaA story about Krishna's intervention when Bhima’s grandson Barbarika wants to enter the Mahabharata war with his 3 supreme arrows that can destroy everything
Transcript and show notes
Music: https://www.purple-planet.com
Previous Mahabharata episodes are here.
#sfipodcast #Barbarika #Barbarik #Krishna #Vishnu #Mahabharata #Mahabharat #NaradaMuni #Narada #Brahma
2023-07-1626 min
Stories From India211 - Vishnu - HayagrivaA story about Vishnu’s Hayagriva avatar who has the head of a horse. That came in handy when fighting against an evil Haygriva!
Transcript and show notes
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#sfipodcast #Vishnu #Hayagriva #Hayagreeva #Durga #Narada #NaradaMuni #Narad #NaradMuni
2023-07-0227 min
Stories From India202 - Shiva - LankaA story about Ravana and his obsession with Mount Kailash, Mayasura, and the construction of Lanka as a summer home for Shiva and Parvati
Transcript and show notes
Music: https://www.purple-planet.com
#sfipodcast #Lanka #Ravana #Ravan #Shiv #Shiva #LordShiva #Parvati #Kailash #MountKailas #MountKailash #Kailas #NaradaMuni #Narad #Narada #Mayasura #Mayasur #Vishwakarma #Viswakarma
2023-04-3036 min
Stories From India200 - Vishnu - Face-liftA story about me, Narada Muni! I learn meditation, and then I get a face-lift - thanks to Vishnu! And I break the time-traveler’s code!
Transcript and show notes
Music: https://www.purple-planet.com
#sfipodcast #NaradaMuni #Narada #Narad #Vishnu #LordVishnu #Shiva #LordShiva #Meditation #Vayu #Agni #Varun #Varuna #Indra
2023-04-1625 min
Margii ExperiencesAc Naradamuni condensed!This is a shorter version of Ac Narada Muni’s story which is focusing on his experiences in jail and meeting Baba in India. During his time in
jail he has many experiences with Baba, visually, acoustically and one time as blissful transmutation of psychic pubula. Also some intense physical, psychic and occult battles! Out if jail Narada eventually meets Baba who doesn’t disappoint. Dada Bindesvarii raises his kundalini and Narada gets married before 10,000 margiis!
2023-02-271h 22
Margii ExperiencesAc Na'rada MuniHaving spent an unusual childhood being raised with animals, Narada eventually finds Baba and a new adventure that takes him touring as a Dada while still just an LFT, to WT and family Acarya training, and several years in prison as one of Australia’s first convicted terrorists, before eventually being exonerated and freed from years in jail. During his time in jail he has many experiences with Baba, as well as some physical violence encounters and a battle with occult forces! Out if jail Narada eventually meets Baba who doesn’t disappoint. Dada Bindesvarii raises his kundalini and Nara...
2023-02-262h 05
Stories From India193 - Brahma - BrahmaputraOrigin stories of the #Brahmaputra river, featuring noble intentions to help millions, an accidentally mis-phrased wish, and a modern upgrade to wish fulfillment
Transcript and show notes
Music: https://www.purple-planet.com
#sfipodcast #Brahma #NaradaMuni #Narada #Parshuram #Parshurama #Buddha
2023-02-2620 min
Stories From India187 - Brahma - JavaA story about how Brahma and Vishnu setup the geography of Indonesia when they carried a mountain which was the center of the Universe to a floating island!
Transcript and show notes
Music: https://www.purple-planet.com
#sfipodcast #NaradaMuni #Narada #Vishnu #Brahma #Shiva #Java #Indonesia #Meru #Sumeru #Mahameru #Semeru
2023-01-1526 min
Stories From India176 - Mahabharata - TilottamaA story from the #Mahabharata about #Tilottama - an #Apsara who saves the world from #Asuras, #Sunda and #Upasunda after yet another blessing from #Brahma goes all wrong!
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#sfipodcast #Mahabharat #NaradaMuni #Narada #Narad #NaradMuni
2022-10-3025 min
Stories From India175.5 - Diwali Special - Lights and MetalA Diwali mini-story about tricking Death when it appears as a Snake - all you need is lots of Light, and lots of Metal!
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Another Diwali episode is here
#sfipodcast #Diwali #Dhanteras #NaradaMuni #NaradMuni #Narada #Narad #Yama
2022-10-2413 min
Stories From India175 - Mahabharata - ShibiA story from the Mahabharata about a King, Shibi, who will go to any extent to protect his subjects! And why weigh-ins are important before any contest!
Transcript and show notes
Music: https://www.purple-planet.com
Other Mahabharata episodes are here
#sfipodcast #Shibi #Indra #Narada #Narad #NaradaMuni #NaradMuni #Agni #Yama #Shani #Mahabharata #Mahabharat
2022-10-2324 min
Stories From India173.5 - Anniversary Special - Hanuman vs Narada3-year anniversary special! This is a bonus episode featuring a singing contest between Hanuman and Narada! Also, find out how to melt rock, without using a volcano!
Transcript and show notes
Music: https://www.purple-planet.com
#sfipodcast #Hanuman #Narada #Narad #NaradaMuni
2022-10-1310 min
Stories From India146 - Shiva - TripuraWho can rescue the Devs from the attack of Tripura(three invincible flying Spaceship cities)? Lord Shiva, of course!
Transcript and show notes
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Other Dev vs Asur episodes - Episode 27 - the Rise of Shukracharya and Episode 28 - His Girl Friday. Also a rare instance of cooperation between them in the Samudra Manthan episodes - 51 - Oceans Rising, 52 - Oceans Rising Higher and 53 - Open the Quantum Gate.
#sfipodcast #Shiva #NaradaMuni #Narada #Tripura #Vishnu #Brahma #LordShiva #Tarakasur #Dev #Asur #Kailas #Kartikeya #MountKailash #Kailash
2022-04-0332 min
Jyoshna - From Nothingness To Empowerment345/365 How it really feels to be incarcerated for seven years on false charges - an interview with Narada Muni from AustraliaNarada Muni is an extraordinary person with a wealth of spiritual knowledge gained from experience, firm determination, courage and surrender. In the first half of the interview Narada talks the situation that lead to him being incarcerated at 18 years of age. He talks candidly about his experiences in jail, all the way through to when he was released. In the second half, Narada Muni talks about his spiritual journey, and a myriad of Baba stories that will amaze and inspire you. Narada Munis book Bombs Bliss and Baba is available on Amazon at:https://www.amazon.com/Bombs-Bliss-Baba-Spiritual-Autobiography/dp/0994402740
2021-11-1752 min
Stories From India122 - Mahabharata - Nahusha and AshoksundariA #Mahabharat prequel story about #Nahush and #Ashoksundari, featuring wish-granting trees, divine picnics, prophecies, and a birthday party that was really a trap
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#sfipodcast #Mahabharata #NaradaMuni #Narada #Indra
2021-10-1725 min
Stories From India121.5 - Anniversary Special - Shiva vs VishnuOn the second anniversary of this podcast, here's a bonus episode about an epic battle: It’s #Shiva vs #Vishnu, instigated by #Indra, and me, #Narada Muni!
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#sfipodcast #Brahma #NaradaMuni #LordShiva
2021-10-1318 min
Stories From India120 - Mahabharata - Nala and DamayantiA story from the #Mahabharata about #Nala and #Damayanti, featuring a matchmaking swan, a good snake, a bad snake, and some advice about gambling
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#sfipodcast #NalaDamayanti #Mahabharat #NaradaMuni #Narada
2021-10-0345 min
Stories From India100 - Vishnu - TirupatiA story of #Vishnu about the #Venkateswara temple at #Tirupati. Also featuring the #Saptarishi #Brighu, #Lakshmi, #Shiva, #Brahma, and me!
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Lakshmi was previously featured in Episode 80 – Narada – A Beauty Contest. I made an appearance in that one too!
The holy trinity - Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva have featured prominently in multiple episodes, including the Samudra Manthan (Episode 51 – Oceans Rising, Episode 52 – Oceans Rising Higher, and Episode 53 – Open the Quantum Gate!) and the origin story of the Ganga: Episode 42 – River Mother
Brahma features pro...
2021-05-1628 min
Stories From India92 - Ramayana - ShantaA story from the #Ramayana about #Ram and #Lakshman's elder sister - #Shanta. Also featuring #Dasharath, #Kaushalya, #Ravana, and me, #NaradaMuni!
Transcript and show notes
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Previous Ramayan episodes are here
#sfipodcast #Ramayan #Narada #Rishyashringa
2021-03-2127 min
Stories From India91 - Mahabharat - AmbaA story from the #Mahabharat about #Amba. Also featuring a battle between #Parshuram and #Bhishma, and a little cameo by me, #NaradaMuni!
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#sfipodcast #Mahabharata #Bheeshma #Parshurama #Narada
2021-03-1426 min
Stories From India80 - Narada - A Beauty ContestA story about me(#Narada Muni), as I judge a beauty contest between #Lakshmi, the Goddess of Wealth, and #Shani, the God of misfortune!
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#sfipodcast #IndianMythology #Laxmi #Saturn #Vishnu #Brahma #Narad #NaradMuni #NaradaMuni
2020-12-3118 min
Stories From India49 - I, Me, MineThis is a story about who #Vishnu’s Number 1 fan really is!
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#sfipodcast #NaradaMuni #Narada #Narad #IndianMythology
2020-09-1314 min
Stories From India48 - Castles In The AirThis is a story from the #Panchatantra about why its best to keep pots out of kicking distance from where you sleep!
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#sfipodcast
2020-09-1009 min
Stories From India47 - A Series of Unhappy EventsHear the story from #TamilNadu of #Kannagi and why the city of #Madurai was burned.
And that if you want to avoid a curse, why it might be a good idea to verify a crime before punishing someone!
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#sfipodcast #Kovalan #Silappatikaram #Chola #Pandya
2020-09-0619 min
Stories From India46.5 - BetaalIn this Mini-Episode, we’ll meet the #Betaal. The Betaal is a reanimated corpse or Revenant, often compared to a Vampire or a Zombie. He is best known for telling King #Vikramaditya some stories!
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Previous Vikram Betaal episodes:
Episode 5 – Kingly duties
Episode 8 – Vik and the Vampire Redux
Episode 32 – The Call of Duty
Episode 34 – A Damsel in Distress
#sfipodcast #Vetala
2020-09-0307 min
Stories From India46 - BrahmaWe’ll hear a couple of stories of my Dad, #Brahma the creator of the Universe. We’ll see why it's hard to pull a prank on #Krishna. And why if you’re not completely truthful, you might not have temples dedicated to you
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#sfipodcast #Vishnu #Shiva
2020-08-3014 min
Stories From India45.5 - Vyas#Vyas is the author of the #Mahabharat! He also appears in it.
He engaged #Ganesh to transcribe the Mahabharat for him!
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#sfipodcast #Vyasa #Mahabharata #Ganesha #Ganapati
2020-08-2705 min
Stories From India45 - Hari Pot-Breaker Part 2We will continue the story of Prince Hari Pot-Breaker featuring talking snakes, giant birds, a sculpture garden and of course the final showdown with the evil wizard. This is Part 2 of the story, so I do recommend you check out Episode 44, Part 1
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#sfipodcast #TeluguFolkTalkes #BalaNagamma
2020-08-2317 min
Stories From India44.5 - Agni#Agni is the #GodofFire.He was cursed to consume everything around him. But then #Brahma stepped in to tweak the curse!
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#sfipodcast #Puloma #Brighu
2020-08-2006 min
Stories From India44 - Hari Pot-breaker Part 1This episode is a #TeluguFolkTale in which we’ll meet an evil wizard, people transformed into animals and a prince with a slingshot obsession!
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#sfipodcast #TeluguFolkTales #BalaNagamma #BurraKatha #JangamKatha #IndianFolkTales #Telangana #AndhraPradesh
2020-08-1614 min
Stories From India43.5 - GhatotkachaWe’ll meet #Ghatotkacha, the demon son of #Bheem from the #Mahabharat
He can fly, change size and turn invisible, and his name literally translates to “Bald Pot”!
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#sfipodcast #Mahabharata #Bheema
2020-08-1306 min
Stories From India43 - Dancing With The GodsLearn about how #Shiva the Destroyer can conquer Ignorance and Arrogance by dancing!
We'll also see why the #Chidambaram temple was constructed
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#sfipodcast #Natraj #Nataraja #Apasmara #Tandav
2020-08-0913 min
Stories From India42.5 - ArundhatiIn today’s mini-episode, we'll meet #Arundhati who was the wife of the Rishi #Vashishta and his equal in knowledge and wisdom
Transcript: https://sfipodcast.com/mini-episode-42-5-arundhati/
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#sfipodcast #UrsaMajor #GreatBear #BigDipper
2020-08-0607 min
Stories From India42 - River MotherFind out how the river #Ganga ended a drought and exorcised 60000 souls at the same time!
Transcript and show notes
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#sfipodcast #Shiva #Sagara #Ganges
2020-08-0212 min
Stories From India41.5 - Narakasura#Narakasura is the son of #Varaha one avatar of #Vishnu, but he was killed by #Krishna who was another!
He abducted 16000 women and stole the earrings of #Aditi, the Mother of many Gods!
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#sfipodcast #Kamakhya #Satyabhama
2020-07-3005 min
Stories From India41 - Forest LifeWe continue the #Ramayana where we find out what happens when neither the rightful King nor the legal one wants the throne!
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Previous Ramayan episodes:
Episode 6 - Fish Highwayman
Episode 7 - Kingdom by Horse
Episode 15 - Rishi vs Rishi: Un-Civil War
Episode 16 - Six....teen flags
Episode 24 - Promises made, hearts broken
Episode 25 - Up, Up, and Away
Episode 30 - Banished
#sfipodcast #Ramayan #Ram #Laxman #Sita #Chitrakoot #Bharat
2020-07-2615 min
Stories From India40.5 - TimingilaThe #Timingila is a giant creature that can swallow whales whole!
It was mentioned in both the #Ramayan and #Mahabharat. The Rishi #Markandeya saw one up close
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#sfipodcast
2020-07-2306 min
Stories From India40 - Locked in and Lucked outThis time we’re doing a #FolkTale from #Rajasthan! We’ll meet a little girl who gets into big trouble just because she forgot to lock one door at night, even though there were 6 other locked doors between her and two hungry demons!
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#sfipodcast
2020-07-1916 min
Stories From India39.5 - JarasandhIn this mini-episode, we’ll meet #Jarasandh, a character from the #Mahabharat. He was #Krishna’s uncle #Kansa’s father-in-law.
I like to think of him as the Lego King because when he was born, he came with a “some assembly required” label! Ultimately, he was killed by #Bheema who basically just disassembled him.
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#sfipodcast #Jarasandha #Mahabharata
2020-07-1607 min
Stories From India39 - Food Fight!In this episode, we’ll cover a couple of stories of #Shivaji. We’ll learn how a very old farmer lady can provide great military advice to an extremely competent warrior-king! We’ll also see how your doctor may prescribe sweets as a cure!
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#sfipodcast #Aurangzeb #Mughal #Maratha #Agra
2020-07-1217 min
Stories From India38.5 - YetiThe #Yeti is a #Himalayan legend whose existence is much debated. But its existence in the entertainment industry is indisputable!
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#sfipodcast #AbominableSnowman #Abominable #YehTeh #Migou #HimManav
2020-07-0906 min
Stories From India38 - A Close ShaveWe’re back with #Akbar and #Birbal. We’ll see Birbal pull off a trick that even David Copperfield and Houdini would have been proud of!
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#sfipodcast #AkbarBirbal
2020-07-0513 min
Stories From India37.5 - VamanaIn today’s mini-episode we’ll meet #Vamana. He’s an avatar of #Vishnu. He’s also short in stature when he wants to be. And all he wants is just the bit of land that he can cover in 3 steps!
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#sfipodcast #Dashavatar #Bali #IndianMythology
2020-07-0207 min
Stories From India37 - A Fishy EngagementThis episode is about an engagement gone awry because of a memory spell! We’ll also see how even if you lose a ring in a river, it might show up on the dinner table!
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#sfipodcast #mahabharat #shakuntala #vishwamitra #dushyant #bharat #bharath
2020-06-2818 min
Untold Stories With MonicaLord Vishnu's assurance to Narada MuniSeeing the popularity of Hanuman on earth, Narada Muni is stung with jealousy and doubts. Seeing his baseless insecurities, Vishnu assures him of his place and glory. Listen to the story to know how Hanuman and Narada Muni, both hold the same position as Parmbhakt of Lord Vishnu
2020-06-2705 min
Stories From India36.5 - ShishupalIn this mini-episode, we’ll meet #Shishupal, a cousin of #Krishna from the #Mahabharat who was born with three eyes and four hands! He also had a hundred get-out-of-jail-free cards, and yet he used up all of them.
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#sfipodcast #naradamuni #shishupala #sisupala #ShishupalVadh
2020-06-2506 min
Stories From India36 - JuggernautIn this episode, we’ll explore the story behind the #JagannathPuri #RathYatra, which was meant to happen on Tuesday
We’ll learn why you should keep your curiosity in check especially if you’ve got an excellent artist working for you.
We’ll also learn that it’s possible for a drifting log of wood to float all the way from the Arabian Sea to the Bay of Bengal!
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#sfipodcast #Krishna #Jagannath #ChariotFestival
2020-06-2117 min
Stories From India35.5 - Mini-Episode - NandiIn this #CharacterOfTheWeek mini-episode, meet #Shiva's ride and his home security system. Who is a bull!
Find out how #Nandi got his start and earned his place in #MountKailas
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2020-06-1805 min
Stories From India35 - The Pied Piper's ChildrenThis week, we’re doing a folk tale from the state of #Assam. We'll see how cats could give birth to human children, and yet how it is impossible for humans to give birth to kitchen utensils!
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#sfipodcast #folktalesofassam #assamesefolkstories #piedpiper #India
2020-06-1418 min
Stories From India34.5 - Mini-Episode - GaneshIn this very first #CharacterOfTheWeek mini-episode, meet the God who started as a regular boy made of clay and then had a head transplant. With an Elephant!
Find out how #Ganesh got a snake belt and a broken tusk
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2020-06-1104 min
Stories From India34 - A Damsel in DistressThis week, we’re back into the world of #Vikram and #Betaal. We’ll learn how to pool royal resources to rescue a damsel in distress!
The character this week is a sibling of #Varun. He rides a #gazelle. Not surprising then that he’s as fast as the Wind. Another reason is that he is the #GodofWind
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#sfipodcast #Vayu #Meru #VikramBetaal
2020-06-0717 min
Stories From India33 - UprootedThis week we'll see how I, personally, was involved in the Indian mythology version of Sleeping Beauty! There’s no princess and no evil fire breathing dragon, but there are #Kuber’s sons who loved to party and a toddler who may have swallowed the universe! With a side of butter!
The character this week is a role! 7 people have occupied this role, one of whom we encountered in our very first episode - “Unicorn Fish”
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#sfipodcast #narada #krishna #arjuntrees #terminaliaarjuna #nalakuvaramanigriva
2020-05-3117 min
Stories From India32 - The Call of DutyThis week we're back with #Vikram and #Betaal
The character this week is the God of the Sea. His ride is a Crocodile-Fish and he has a lasso like Wonder Woman’s, except this one's made of Snakes!
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#sfipodcast #naradamuni #Vikramaditya #Varuna
2020-05-2420 min
Stories From India31 - Death cheaterLast week I said I would do a Vikram and Betaal story. But since then I’ve had a listener request the #Savitri and #Satyavan story. Since #SavitriPuja is this coming Friday, I thought I would switch things around. Another incentive is that I myself appear in this story.
Today we’ll learn how to be a Death-cheater!
Some 5-year-olds become an internet star by trying to drive their parents’ car to go buy themselves a sports car. But the 5-year-old featured in today’s character of the week went into the forest on his own and beca...
2020-05-1717 min
Stories From India30 - BanishedThis week, we'll pick up where we left off in the #Ramayana. We’ll see a Nanny who executes a very House of Cards-style political move. We’ll also see a father conflicted between his love for his wife and his love for his son.
The character this week is an Elephant King that manages to survive a Crocodile attack, thanks to some divine intervention.
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#sfipodcast #Manthara #Kaikeyi #Vishnu #Gajendra
2020-05-1018 min
Stories From India29.5 - DecantedToday is the #Buddha’s Birthday. So this is a special episode, where we’ll learn the connection between a water filtration method and anger management!
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#sfipodcast
2020-05-0708 min
Stories From India29 - Act Now, Think LaterThis week, we'll cover a couple of stories from the #Panchatantra. One is about a little baby boy and his unlikely animal sibling. The other introduces air travel to a Tortoise. The cost of the flight ticket? He just has to keep his mouth closed.
The character this week is a colorful creature. It’s a #rainbowfish. I also like to think of it as the #Elsa fish for reasons that’ll soon be clear
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#sfipodcast #buddha
2020-05-0318 min
Stories From India28 - His Girl FridayThis week, we’ll continue the story of Devayani and Friday. We’ll see why you should be careful when going swimming. If you accidentally put on someone else’s clothes after your swim you might just end up becoming their servant!
The character this week is the sister of someone we previously encountered in the Character of the Week segment of Episode 4: Hare-y Tales. She’s a demon. She’s a Buffalo. She’s both!
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#sfipodcast #naradamuni #shukracharya #devayani #yayati #sharmishta #mahabharat
2020-04-2617 min
Stories From India27 - The Rise of ShukraThis week we’ll explore an old story that may remind you of the most recent Star Wars movie.
The character this week is an emperor from 3rd century BC, whose symbols live on to this day, both on the flag, as well as on pretty much all Indian currency.
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#sfipodcast #naradamuni #devayani #kacha #shukracharya #sanjeevanimantra
2020-04-1917 min
Stories From India26 - Joy and SorrowThis week, we'll do a #folktale from #Bengal
It’s about two sisters who go to great lengths to retrieve a little cotton when it gets blown away by the wind. Including running for miles and flying into the Sky!
The character this week is two characters, not one. Because they are twins. These brothers are associated with medicine. And not just for getting getter when sick, but they can also bring people back from the dead! Something even the genie in Aladdin couldn’t do.
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2020-04-1223 min
Stories From India25 - Up, Up and Away!This week, we’re meeting #Hanuman who is a very central figure in the #Ramayan. Hanuman is the equivalent of #Superman. He’s got extraordinary powers with a much more interesting origin story than his Kryptonian comic book equivalent. Amongst other things, we’ll see the first recorded space flight! And why it’s a terrible idea to throw anything at a monkey.
The character this week is a person from the same court of Emperor #Akbar and #Birbal, but who sometimes got the better of both of them!
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2020-04-0520 min
Stories From India24 - Promises made, hearts brokenThis week, we’re back into the #Ramayana. We’ll talk about two events King #Dasharath was involved in that had a big impact on #Ram’s life. We’ll see why it’s a good idea to wear a protective orange vest when walking in a hunting zone. We’ll also see that if you are making unconditional promises to someone, you should be careful to see who else is listening in on your conversation.
The character this week is a wolf, who is excellent at tracking down stolen cows. And who taught humans that cows can be a goo...
2020-03-2916 min
Stories From India23 - Magical Tweetment!This week, we’ll do a folk tale from #MadhyaPradesh, about a magic cow that makes gold every time it goes to the bathroom. And a bowl that can make any food appear!
The character this week is someone whom we’ve encountered a lot on this podcast. It’s my dad! #Brahma the creator.
We'll encounter a time-travel paradox, quite similar to the one in the #Terminator movies!
Transcript and show notes: https://sfipodcast.com/?p=300
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#sfipodcast #naradamuni
2020-03-2221 min
Stories From India22 - Slow CookerThis week, we're back into the world of #Akbar and #Birbal. We’ll see how one can stay warm despite being in the middle of a freezing lake all night, and also see what the term “slow cooker” really meant in medieval India
The character this week is the sister of Ram and Laxman. Most people are unaware of her and for a good reason. She doesn’t appear in most versions of the #Ramayana
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#sfipodcast #naradamuni #akbarbirbal #shanta
2020-03-1515 min
Stories From India21 - Final DestinyThis week, we’ll continue the story of Prahlad and his evil dad and evil aunt. If you haven't heard the previous episode you should, because we left it on a cliffhanger!
The character this week has a very special power. In every fight, half of his opponent’s powers are magically transferred over to him. This makes him impossible to defeat. Except by sniper attack!
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#sfipodcast #naradamuni #holika #holi #hiranyakashapu #prahlad #narasimha #vishnu
2020-03-0817 min
Stories From India20 - The Aunt from HellThis week, we’ll meet a killer Dad and a killer Aunt from hell!
Literature is full of evil Aunts - there's Bertie Wooster's Aunt Agatha, Harry Potter's Aunt Petunia, and the aunts from James and the Giant Peach to name just a few, but none of these is as evil as the one we are about to meet. I mean yes, Aunt Agatha eats broken bottles and Aunt Petunia makes Harry live on scraps, and James' aunts make him do all the chores, but how would it be if an Aunt wanted to kill her nephew?! To...
2020-03-0118 min
Stories From India19 - Surely you're joking Mr. RamanThis week, we'll talk about #TenaliRaman. We have previously covered #Tenali in episodes 2 and 3, where we saw him as a horrible person who treated animals poorly for selfish reasons. Today, we will cover 2 more stories that will show you that #Tenali Raman was, in fact, a horrible person who treated everyone - animals and people and goddesses poorly for selfish reasons.
The character this week is someone who made a God wait on a brick while he tended to other more important things, like helping his parents!
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2020-02-2316 min
Stories From India18 - Monkey BusinessThis week we'll talk about two stories from the #JatakaTales. Both are about clever monkeys outwitting some kind of water monster. One of them claims to be a cardiologist expert enough to perform surgery on himself. The other is as observant as Sherlock Holmes and as resourceful as MacGyver.
The character this week is a giant crane. The bird kind. not the mechanical construction equipment kind.
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#sfipodcast #naradamuni #folktale #Jataka #monkeys
2020-02-1618 min
Stories From India17 - Sounds a little Fishy to meThis week we'll talk about a folk tale from #Kashmir, about laughing fish and metaphors gone wild!
The character this week is a lady who's turned to stone!
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#sfipodcast #naradamuni #folktale #Ramayana #Ahalya
2020-02-0920 min
Stories From India16 - Six....teen FlagsToday we continue the #Ramayana, where you'll see why it’s useful to have an angry tour guide with you. They'll teach you how to have your weapons magically appear whenever you want. Thor could do that with a hammer, but this one is a whole arsenal! And if that isn't enough the Tour guide can also play matchmaker.
The character this week is a real person who is a legend. He's responsible for Taxicab numbers, but not the kind you might be thinking about.
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2020-02-0221 min
Stories From India15 - Rishi vs Rishi: Un-civil war!Today we continue the #Ramayana, where we'll see a clash between two titans. One of them gets angry very easily, and the other has a magical wooden lightsaber!
The character this week will prove why your home security system is not very effective against diseases!
Transcript and show notes: https://sfipodcast.com/?p=241
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#sfipodcast #naradamuni #indianmythology #vishwamitra #vashishta #nandi
2020-01-2624 min
Stories From India14 - Of Mice and MenToday's story is from the Jataka tales.
It's a story that may read off as an inspiration for the biggest retailer in the world.
It’s about what you can achieve with very little. All it takes is a bit of determination and planning. And it doesn't hurt to have luck on your side!
The character this week is the goddess of Bees, Wasps, and Hornets!
Transcript and show notes: https://sfipodcast.com/?p=214
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#sfipodcast #naradamuni #indianmythology #mousemerchant #jataka #jatakatales #brahmari #ragstoriches
2020-01-1917 min
Stories From India13 - Nurse Ratched and Umbrella MountainWe're back to Krishna this week.
We'll encounter a nurse who could just be a regular nurse. Except she's a shape-shifter. And she doesn't want to protect the baby, instead, she wants to do exactly the opposite.
We'll also see how the very first umbrella was made. Using a mountain.
The character this week is a snake that can control the flow of time, by simply stretching or un-stretching its body!
Transcript and show notes: https://sfipodcast.com/13-nurse-ratched-and-umbrella-mountain/
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#sfipodcast #naradamuni #indianmythology...
2020-01-1219 min
Stories From India12 - Annabelle and the 40 ThievesIf you are wondering about the title - yes this *is* a mashup of a creepy story of a doll coming to life and Ali baba and the 40 Thieves(if you're heard that one from the Arabian Nights).
The character this week is a mountain of a mountain, that's also the center of the universe!
Transcript and show notes: https://sfipodcast.com/?p=176
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#sfipodcast #naradamuni #indianmythology #annabelle #alibaba #40thieves #mountmeru #sumeru #meru
2020-01-0518 min
Stories From India11 - The boy who livedNo, it's not Harry Potter. Its Hari - a name for Krishna who is another avatar of Vishnu.
We have encountered Krishna once before as Subhadra's brother.
Krishna's life is roughly divided into 4 phases. The first one(which we will cover in today's episode) paradoxically doesn't feature Krishna himself much, its more about his parents, his uncle, his foster parents.
The character this week is an old bird that pretty much invented flying competitions and aerial warfare.
Transcript and show notes: https://sfipodcast.com/?p=166
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2019-12-2916 min
Stories From India10.5 - 3...2...1... Gift-off!I know we usually meet on Sundays but I thought I would do a holiday special.
Given the season I have a story for you about an old man with a white beard who is very generous and gives out gifts. I am not talking about the gentleman who lives at the north pole but rather about a poor old grass cutter in the Indian subcontinent.
Transcript and notes: https://sfipodcast.com/?p=162
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#sfipodcast #naradamuni #indianmythology #walidad #christmasspecial
2019-12-2414 min
Stories From India10 - The Great DetectiveThe second Akbar and Birbal episode!
This week we’ll continue with a couple of Akbar and Birbal stories. You’ll see how in the absence of magnifying glasses and a chemistry lab to test fingerprints and footprints and extensive books on ash deposits, Sherlock Holmes could still have done a solid job by simply applying psychology.
The character this week is a tree. The tree of life. It's magical, it can give you anything you wish for. And no, it’s not an Ent from the Lord of the Rings movies. Nor is it the ho...
2019-12-2217 min
Stories From India9 - A clever Minister in King Akbar's courtThe very first Akbar and Birbal episode!
The character this time is a boar that can fly, swim and change size.
Transcript and notes: https://sfipodcast.com/?p=150
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#sfipodcast #naradamuni #indianmythology #akbarbirbal #maheshraj #varaha
2019-12-1518 min
Stories From India8 - Vik and the Vampire ReduxWe're back to Vikram and Betaal this week, where a prince proves how data collection can make you successful!
The character this week is strong-armed, but he's not at all like he's shown in the movies.
Transcript and notes: https://sfipodcast.com/?p=141
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#sfipodcast #naradamuni #indianmythology #vikramaditya #betaal #vikramandbetaal #swordfight #shravanabelagola #strongarmed
2019-12-0821 min
Stories From India7 - Kingdom by HorseWe'll continue the story of the Ramayana, where you'll find out how you can expand your kingdom by delegating the task to your horse.
The character this week is a Queen who defied all kinds of stereotypes in defending her people.
Transcript and notes: https://sfipodcast.com/?p=134
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#sfipodcast #naradamuni #ramayana #dasharath #ranilaxmibai
2019-12-0117 min
Stories From India6.5 - All in the FamilyHappy Thanksgiving to all of you!
My way of saying thanks to y'all is this bonus episode.
Find out all about a father and son meeting gone wrong. And what you should do when an invited guest arrives just as you're sitting down to a big family dinner(Spoiler alert: let them in, they might come bearing divine gifts)
Transcript and show notes: https://sfipodcast.com/?p=127
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#naradamuni #sfipodcast #shiva #parvati #ganesh #divinemango #thanksgivingspecial #ganapati #kartikeya
2019-11-2815 min
Stories From India6 - Fish HighwaymanThe beginning of the Ramayana!
The character this week abducted a prince, so she wouldn't have to marry his cousin
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2019-11-2418 min
Stories From India1 - Unicorn FishThis is the first episode of the Stories from India podcast, where we talk about myths, legends and folk tales from India.
I am your host - Narada Muni. I'm a traveling musician and a storyteller with the gift of all knowledge of the past, present and future. So what better way to tell my stories than by podcast?
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2019-10-2019 min
Stories From India0 - Rock StarThis is the introductory episode of the Stories from India podcast, where we talk about myths, legends, and folk tales from India.
I am your host - Narada Muni. I'm a traveling musician and a storyteller with the gift of all knowledge of the past, present, and future. So what better way to tell my stories than by podcast?
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2019-10-1311 min
Concrete Jungle KirtanGaura Vani 4.24.17 Narada Muni at RGGaura Vani 4.24.17 Narada Muni at RG by Concrete Jungle Kirtan
2017-04-2531 min
Prema DhvaniBHAKTIVINODA - Narada MuniSong Name: Narada Muni Bajay Vina
Official Name: Namastakam Song 8
Author: Bhaktivinoda Thakura
Book Name: Gitavali
Language: Bengali
LYRICS:
(1)
nārada muni, bājāy vīṇā
'rādhikā-ramaṇa'-nāme
nāma amani, udita haya,
bhakata-gītā-sāme
(2)
amiya-dhārā, bariṣe ghana,
śravaṇa-yugale giyā
bhakata jana, saghane nāce,
bhoriyā āpana hiyā
(3)
mādhurī-pūra, āsava paśi',
mātāya jagata-jane
keho vā kānde, keho vā nāce,
keho māte mane mane
(4)
pañca-vadana, nārade dhori',
premera saghana rol
kamalāsana, nāciyā bole,
'bolo bolo hari bolo'
(5)
sahasrānana, parama-sukhe,
'hari hari' boli' gāya
nāma...
2016-06-1505 min