Ancient Anecdotes is a colorful collection of Indian stories with profound symbolisms that captivate both adolescents and adults. It offers practical insights for real-life problems and allows listeners to appreciate Indian culture as experienced by previous generations. We ListenCubs, aim to bring these stories with authenticity while providing self-help for the specified age groups.
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Send us a text 🎙️ Ever wondered what it means to face perfection… only to break it beautifully? In this soul-stirring episode of Ancient Anecdotes, we plunge into the fierce yet poetic duel between Hanuman and Prince Aksha — a battle not just of might, but meaning. 🐒⚔️ Amid shattered chariots and whispered winds, Hanuman dances through destruction …
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Send us a text 💭 What happens when you prepare all your life for a moment—only to realize that when it arrives, your duty demands you to walk away? 🔥 Listen to the origin story to the Birth of Sivapuranam🔥 Vadavoorar had always known his path. A devoted minister, a wise statesman, a seeker of truth. But in a single moment, he saw something no human…
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Send us a text 💭 What happens when the weight of truth becomes too heavy to bear? In this gripping 🔥Varaguna Origins🔥 episode, we step into the majestic Pandya kingdom, where young Prince Varaguna prepares to meet his victorious father. His heart swells with anticipation, but his dear friend Kaanthan knows the truth—Sri Mara is not returning as a c…
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Ep 32: Where are the Horses? (Final Chapter)
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Send us a text Have you ever felt like your needs go unheard, your desires unmet? 🤔 Every time we feel unseen, the universe goes to unimaginable extents to remind us that we are deeply loved. 💫 Though we may be one among millions of life forms, there is no one like us—handcrafted with time, effort, and affection by the very fabric of existence. 🌍✨ …
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Send us a text 🌌 "Fate: 1, Free Will: 0—The Kodumbalur Edition!" Have you ever felt utterly pointless in life? 🤔 Ever questioned if you truly have free will or if the universe is just playing a cosmic prank on you? 🎭 Have you pulled off something legendary only to realise you were just a glorified chess piece in fate’s grand game? ⚙️ That it was th…
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Send us a text 🌟Paths, Princes & Pyramid Sniffs 🌟🎙️ This episode is a royal rollercoaster of laughs, life lessons, and legendary tales! Join us on a sniff-tacular Pyramid Valley adventure (yes, walls were sniffed!🤭 ) before we dive into Varaguna Pandyan's saga fit for the ages. 👑 Picture this: a wounded king, a glowing Chera healer with hands of bl…
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Ep 29: Conquering Cravings Creatively (Final Chapter!)
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Send us a text What would you do if your courage was tested by forces far greater than yourself? 🌊 In the cinematic finale of Nrupatunga’s 3-part journey, the prince is summoned to Veerampattinam by an enigmatic old queen, Athirai, who carries the weight of a grave injustice. 🧓⚔️ The port is under siege by foreign invaders, and the villagers’ cry f…
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Ep 28: Conquering Cravings Creatively (Part 2)
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Send us a text What happens when life feels like a never-ending tug-of-war? 🤔 In Part 2 of Nrupatunga’s journey, he arrives at Vilvanallur to care for the temple elephants 🐘. The playful yet stubborn creatures test his strength, patience, and spirit. Villagers admire him as a saintly figure 🌟, yet he feels utterly drained. Amid this chaos, Nrupatun…
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Ep 27: Conquering Cravings Creatively (Part 1)
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Send us a text 🎙️LIsten to A Spiritual SNACKSPIRACY! 🍫 🤣 🤔 How to help Children Overcome food cravings, especially when junk food disguises itself as “healthy”. The hilarious yet eye-opening 2 part episode on gut health, whisks us into another epic tale of Nrupatunga Varman Pallava—a king who abandoned his throne for a life of meaning. 🌄⚔️ Laugh, l…
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Send us a text Listen Here for ⚔️ "Witness to War" - Part 2 ⚔️ Missed the first part? Listen to "Witness to War - Part 1" here. 🏰✨ Will valour endure when survival seems impossible? Can Nrupatunga navigate the storm of fate and rise victorious, or will his courage crumble under the weight of war? 🛡️🏹 In this gripping continuation of Witness to War,…
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Send us a text 🌱 Ever felt helpless or desolate ? Have you asked the universe for help? How are cows 🐄 similar to the universe helping us? 🌌 In this thrilling episode of Ancient Anecdotes, we journey back to the world of Nrupatunga Varman Pallava, a ruler faced with overwhelming odds and nearly insurmountable challenges. Just as he teeters on the e…
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Send us a text ✨ Have you been lazy lately ? Did you notice, you were also adamant about giving in to the laziness ? Why is it that when faced with two paths, one of action and the other of inaction, we often choose the latter? 🤔 In this episode, we delve deep into a fascinating story of Garuda 🦅, the majestic bird who learns the true essence of du…
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Send us a text 🛕 What’s the hidden secret behind the divine story of Thirukurungudy Kaishika Ekadashi Mahatmiyam? 🌙✨ In this enchanting episode, we unravel the powerful tale of devotion, selflessness, and inner transformation through sacred songs 🎶. Follow the mystical encounter and a bond forged between two unlikely characters. Among a quiver of c…
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Send us a text 🕵️♂️ How does one of the oldest, most daring heists in mythological history lead to a 1,324-year-old Salty fresh water well ❓ 🦅 What made the already immortal Garuda reach out for the nectar of immortality ❓ 🏺 In this week’s captivating episode, we uncover the mysterious link between the sacred waters of 🏯Thiruchendur and Garuda’s d…
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Send us a text 🏞️ What ancient secret can revive an army and heal the wounded in just 12 minutes? 🕰️ In this week's gripping episode, we journey to the sacred shores of Tiruchendur, where a mother's elemental power and a mystical mountain hold the key to life and death.🔱 Discover the healing winds, the cosmic battle between Lord Karthikeya and Shur…
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Send us a text 🎙️ New Episode Alert! 🎙️ Dive into the epic tale of the birth of Garuda 🦅⚡! Just like our latest podcast episode 😉, Garuda , 🌟 was Born after a 1000-year pregnancy 🤣🎤, and he bests Indra and his mighty army yet remains his ally!🤝✨ Just like an arrow that needs to be pulled back to travel the furthest, we’ve returned with an episode t…
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Send us a text Caught in a blizzard of unknown fears that cloud your judgment? ❄️🌬️ Wondering if there's more to life than self-centered decisions? 🤔💭 Revealing our latest episode "Paranoia Problems", where ancient wisdom meets modern dilemmas. 🎙️👣 Let the saga of Rishi Mudgala guide you through icy doubts to the warm embrace of selflessness. 🌟🔥 Di…
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Send us a text 🕵️♂️ 🚪Are your kids turning secretive, breaking rules behind closed doors and Rebelling later ? 📜 ✨Could this behaviour stem from seeing parents loosen up on the very rules set for them? Tune into our latest podcast as we weave King Uparichara Vasu's tales from the Skanda Puranam into modern parenting. Discover how ancient stories o…
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Send us a text Are your children becoming grumpy and angry very often? 😤👧👦 Could modern parenting be to blame, with all the squabbles witnessed by little eyes? Dive into our enlightening podcast episode as we draw wisdom from the Brahma Vaivarata Puranam, exploring the divine tales of Lord Mahavishnu and his consorts - Devi Lakshmi, Ganga, and Sara…
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Ep 16: The Unsolveable Puzzle: Outwitting Vadavanala
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Send us a text 🔥🕉️In our latest exciting episode, Explore the ancient tale of Lord Narayana's cunning strategy against the Scorching Vadavanala, a fearsome fire threatening the divine realms!🔮 🌬️💫 Learn how Devi Saraswati's courage and a bronze vessel from Shiva played a pivotal role in carrying the fire to the ocean, 🙏leading to a profound revelat…
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Ep 15: What's the Secret behind Dadichi's Bones?
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Send us a text 🎙️ Prepare for a jaw-dropping showdown! Devas, armed with miraculous weapons, face off against Vritra's army at Amaravati's gates. Witness the awe-inspiring tale of the Go Matrus' courage, Sage Dadichi's sacrifice, and the mesmerizing bone-to-weapon transformation. But there is a twist! Don't miss this epic journey! 🔥 Reference: http…
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Ep 14: Mura over-reaches, Devi Ekadashi counters !!
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Send us a text 🎙️ Ready for an epic podcast adventure? Join us as we unravel the captivating tale of 😈Mura 😈 , and his quest to conquer the fear of death through penance. 🧘♂️ But here's the twist! Instead of finding courage, his ego takes him on a perilous journey. 🌟Discover the transformative power of penance and the symbolism of Ekadashi. 🌟 Lear…
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Ep 13: What's the Mystery behind Bhauma's life?
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Send us a text 🤔Have you ever found yourself without a bigger vision? 🌟Are you repeatedly seeking happiness in the little things, only to end up feeling miserable? Do you ever worry about trivial matters when there are bigger concerns in the world, like helping others? Just as Naraka's arrogance led to his actions, have you ever repeated a mistake …
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Send us a text 🤔Does your humble origins demotivate you when you see stalwarts in your field? 🌟Does your mind not allow you to define yourself based on who you are because of where you came from? DO YOU WANT TO CHANGE THIS? Hear On! Support us !! https://www.buzzsprout.com/2256112/support References https://tinyurl.com/bdez7bc6 https://tinyurl.com/…
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Send us a text 🤔Do you find it hard to trust the love of people who care for you? Do you often find yourself demanding proof this love? 🌟Does this ruin the purity your relationships? DO YOU WANT TO CHANGE THIS? Hear on! Listen to the Podcasts and Support us !! Follow Ancient Anecdotes on Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/theancientanecdotes Insta…
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Send us a text 🤔 Are we holding ourselves back by settling for mediocrity and only putting in enough effort for a comfortable outcome? 🌟 What could we achieve if we dared to give our all in every venture, leaving no room for regret? Do you want to change this? Hear on! Support us !! References: https://minminipoochchigal.blogspot.com/2022/10/blog-p…
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Send us a text Are you giving up ? Whenever we are faced with a problem, Is your mind tearfully going to the future and imagining what all will happen as a result of failing this effort? DO YOU WANT TO CHANGE this? Hear on! Support us !! https://www.buzzsprout.com/2256112/support Reference https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kabandha https://archive.org/…
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Send us a text To stand out or to belong? What should you really choose? Have you done everything possible, wanting to belong? Only to realize that your true identity is what really matters—is what really helps you belong! Hear on! #indianStories #Stories #Hindu #indian #Vrukasura #Narayaneeyam #Dasakam #BhagavatGita #Krishna #Shiva #Tapas #KidsSto…
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Send us a text What is Bhimana_Amavasya? Before starting any work, sometimes, we feel that there is a sense of laziness, a sort of starting trouble. Do you want to overcome this? Hear on! #Mahabharata #Bakasura #ShortStories #Stories #Mooladhara #Chakra #Meditation #India #bedtime #Vyasa #Mahalaya #Durgapuja Support us !! https://www.buzzsprout.com…
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Send us a text You don’t like it when your competition overtakes you? Do you get into a hurry to catch up? Does your work then become shoddy? Avvaiyar found a way to beat the odds and still ensure proper attention to detail. Sounds interesting? Hear on! Support the showBy ListenCub
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Send us a text Do you fear failure when doing your duty? Is there a way to avert the fear? Have there been people who were faced with fear and still did their duty? Listen to this interesting episode. References: Trisiras - Wikipedia Skandapurana Chapter 15 [Sanskrit text] (wisdomlib.org) ŚB 6.9.4 (vedabase.io) Temple in India | ArchDaily Smart Cit…
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Send us a text What does a brick and anticipation have in common? Why should we place serving our parents higher than even serving God? Can sinners become the Lord's favorites? Do they even stand a chance? For your auditory delight! References: Pandharpur Temple | Timings, Poojas & Dress Code | Yatra Guide (myoksha.com) Vithoba - Wikipedia https://…
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Send us a text An exciting retelling of a familiar Vraj story with Krishna still at the core of the narrative. There are new characters, sounds, fragrances, and tastes that all come together to teach one of the most embellished symbolisms ever told. A story on how NOT to procrastinate; for your auditory delight! References: ŚB 6.3.22 (vedabase.io) …
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Send us a text Are you postponing something important in your life right now? Procrastination is a serious issue facing people of all ages, shapes, and sizes. Regardless of under what circumstances one procrastinates, the science of procrastination is something that our elders were keen to pass on through many symbolisms and stories. Devotion to th…
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Send us a text We wanted to start our first episode with something that symbolizes creativity and something that represents the beginning of everything. We wanted it to be close to our existence and yet far away.In Indian tradition, the Prajapatis are often associated with creative energy and are considered the progenitors or creators of various be…
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Send us a text A lovely lesson from the stars. How do I learn well? How do I remember what has been learned? How do I apply what has been remembered? What is the importance of a stilled mind for learning? How is it relevant to children? We welcome you to listen in! Support the showBy ListenCub
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Send us a text Welcome to the First Season of Ancient Anecdotes, hosted by Ramanathan Iyer and Lalitha Ramanathan, and powered by ListenCub. Do Advertisements having clever messages impress you? You will then love what we have done. Ancient Anecdotes is a podcast that brings ancient Indian stories to life, filled with colourful characters and cleve…
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