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Let your child's favourite bedtime stories take a magical turn, as we bring to you hundreds of tales filled with adventure, morals, and wisdom. Let's embark on this wondrous journey of storytelling together.
Brought to you by gaathastory, Baalgatha goes beyond just entertainment. It's a podcast that educates, bringing to a new generation the timeless Indian tales from the beloved fables of Panchatantra and Jataka and other classic sources. Listen and subscribe to Baalgatha Podcast on JioSaavn, Apple Podcasts, amazon Podcasts, Castbox, Spotify and coming soon on YouTube !
Dive into a universe of endless possibilities! You can listen to stories from Baalgatha in English, Hindi, Marathi, Gujarati, Kannada, and Telugu, bringing the joy of storytelling to all corners of India.What's more?
We are excited to announce our brand-new Telegram Channel! Become part of the Baalgatha family by subscribing at https://t.me/gaathastory. Visit gaathastory.com to learn more about our other podcasts including Baalgatha, Devgatha, Veergatha and Parikatha (Fairytales of India).
The story revolves around two princes, the sons of a king, who follow different paths in life. The king, worried about leaving his wealth to his sons, asks an old friend, a hermit, to bury his treasure in his hermitage. The king dies, and the two brothers quarrel over the kingdom. The younger prince, driven out of the city, seeks guidance from the hermit, who has since passed away. The prince decides to follow the hermit's example and leads a life of asceticism. Meanwhile, the older prince becomes king and squanders the wealth, leading to the downfall of the kingdom.
What happens next? Listen to this story to learn more
The tales for today's episode were narrated by Sheerali Biju and edited and rewritten for Parikatha Podcast by Amar Vyas for gaathastory.
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In this episode, we bring you a captivating story from the Jataka tales about two brothers, the sons of a king, and how their lives took dramatically different paths. The wise and prudent king, troubled by his sons' extravagant lifestyles, devises a plan to teach them the value of hardship and frugality. However, as the story unfolds, unexpected twists and turns lead to unforeseen consequences.
Join us as we delve into the journey of these two princes and the role played by a hermit in shaping their destinies. Discover how their choices and the wise teachings of the hermit ultimately determine their fates. This timeless tale explores themes of wealth, power, humility, and the consequences of our actions.