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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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    Ep 35: Hanuman's Wabi Sabi (Part 1)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2025 22:22


    Ep 33: The Formless Detour (Part 2)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2025 30:03


    Ep 33: The Formless Detour (Part 1)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2025 27:44


    Ep 32: Where are the Horses? (Final Chapter)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2025 22:42


    Send us a textHave you ever felt like your needs go unheard, your desires unmet?

    Ep 31: Where are the Horses? (Part 2)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2025 20:06


    Ep 30: Where are the Horses? (Part 1)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2025 23:11


    Ep 29: Conquering Cravings Creatively (Final Chapter!)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 5, 2025 26:02


    Send us a textWhat would you do if your courage was tested by forces far greater than yourself?

    Ep 28: Conquering Cravings Creatively (Part 2)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2024 24:00


    Send us a textWhat happens when life feels like a never-ending tug-of-war?

    Ep 27: Conquering Cravings Creatively (Part 1)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2024 33:33


    Ep 26: Witness to War (Part 2)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2024 35:41


    Send us a text ⚔️ "Witness to War" - Part 2 ⚔️  Missed the first part? Listen to "Witness to War - Part 1" here.

    Ep 25: Witness to War

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2024 32:45


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    Ep 24: Taming Inner Tumult

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2024 40:33


    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?

    Ep 23: Happiness Over Hustle

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2024 51:55


    Ep 19: Paranoia Problems

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2024 28:33


    Caught in a blizzard of unknown fears that cloud your judgment? ❄️

    Ep 18: Rules and Rebellion

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2024 27:07


    Ep 14: Mura over-reaches, Devi Ekadashi counters !!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2023 34:33


    Ep 11: You Don't Love me Pitamaha!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2023 20:53


    Ep 9: Lakshmana! Don't Give up!!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2023 17:16


    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/supportReferencehttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kabandhahttps://archive.org/details/AdhyatmaRamayanamTapasyananda/Adhyatma Ramayana : Valmiki and Hindi translation by Sri Munilalhttps://www.valmikiramayan.net/utf8/aranya/sarga71/aranya_71_prose.htmhttps://businesseconomics.in/story-kabandha-and-lessons-ramayanahttps://gomangala.com/index.php/2020/08/15/ayomukhi-and-kabandha-in-ramayana/Listen to the Podcasts : https://linktr.ee/ancientanecdotesFollow Ancient Anecdotes onFacebook : https://www.facebook.com/theancientanecdotesInstagram : https://www.instagram.com/ancientanecdotespodcastTwitter : https://twitter.com/ListenCub Audio engineering and digital mastering: Niti RamanathanSupport the show

    Ep 8: Vrukasura does a boo boo

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2023 16:40


    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 #KidsStories #kidsSupport us !!https://www.buzzsprout.com/2256112/supportReferenceshttps://vivekavani.com/b17v19/https://www.wisdomlib.org/hinduism/book/skanda-purana-sanskrit/d/doc732275.htmlhttps://periva.proboards.com/thread/17224/narayaneeyam-dasakam-89https://www.bhaktisulabham.com/2020/08/narayaneeyam-dasakam-89-vrikasura.htmlListen to the Podcasts : https://linktr.ee/ancientanecdotes Follow Ancient Anecdotes onFacebook : https://www.facebook.com/theancientanecdotesInstagram : https://www.instagram.com/ancientanecdotespodcastTwitter : https://twitter.com/ListenCub Audio engineering and digital mastering: Niti Ramanathan Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.Support the show

    Ep 7: Vrikodhara protects Ekachakra

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2023 26:07


    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 #DurgapujaSupport us !!https://www.buzzsprout.com/2256112/supportReferences:  https://drifteradwait.com/bhima-and-nagas/ "Bakasura, Bakāsura: 4 definitions". www.wisdomlib.org Gopal, Madan (1990). K.S. Gautam (ed.). India through the ages. Dharma, Krishna (18 August 2020). Mahabharata: The Greatest Spiritual Epic of All Time. Mittal, J. P. (2006). History of Ancient India (A New Version).https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/EkachakraJagannathan, Maithily (2005). South Indian Hindu Festivals and Traditions.Hatcher, Brian A. Hinduism in the Modern Worldhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bhimana_Amavasyahttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paschim_Medinipur_districtListen to the Podcasts : https://linktr.ee/ancientanecdotes Follow Ancient Anecdotes onFacebook : https://www.facebook.com/theancientanecdotesInstagram : https://www.instagram.com/ancientanecdotespodcastTwitter : https://twitter.com/ListenCub Audio engineering and digital mastering: Niti Ramanathan Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.Support the show

    Ep 6: Avvayaar finds a shortcut

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2023 19:38


    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! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.Support the show

    Ep 5: Indra faces forced checkmate

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2023 17:24


    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 - WikipediaSkandapurana Chapter 15 [Sanskrit text] (wisdomlib.org)ŚB 6.9.4 (vedabase.io) Temple in India | ArchDailySmart City Indore | History & HeritageSejarah Masjid Inderapuri | Ahmad Tyo - Academia.eduIHA16008FU1.pdf (witpress.com)An architectural review of location: Indore - RTF | Rethinking The Future (re-thinkingthefuture.com)Indreshwar Temple at Indore in Madhya Pradesh | Hindu Blog (hindu-blog.com)Shivraj Singh Chouhan government changes name of Indore new name Ahilya Bai Holkar MPSN | Is the government going to change the name of Indore? This new name is being discussed. Hindi News, Madhya Pradesh (india.com)  Music:Indian Dramatic Music No CopyrightNarration Background Music | [No Copyright] - Care | Music for StoriesCopyright Free Music | Heavy Heart | Kevin MacLeod♩♫ Epic Music ♪♬ - Rapture (Copyright and Royalty Free)Indian Instrumental Music 2020 | Indian Music | No CopyrightNo Copyright Temple Background Music || Devotional Indian Temple Music Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.Support the show

    Ep 4: A Brick and some Anticipation

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2023 21:27


    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 - Wikipediahttps://web.archive.org/web/20081221081744/http://www.advaitaashrama.org/pb_archive/2008/PB_2008_September.pdfPundalik - WikipediaVithoba of Pandharpur - Hindupedia, the Hindu Encyclopedia Listen to the Podcasts: https://linktr.ee/ancientanecdotes Follow Ancient Anecdotes onFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/theancientanecdotesInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ancientanecdotespodcastTwitter : https://twitter.com/ListenCub Audio engineering and digital mastering: Niti Ramanathan Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.Support the show

    Ep 3: Does This Story Ring a Bell

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2023 14:26


    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)BG 9.26: Chapter 9, Verse 26 – Bhagavad Gita, The Song of God – Swami Mukundananda (holy-bhagavad-gita.org)Hari-bhakti-vilasa Verse 11.412 [Sanskrit text] (wisdomlib.org)Ghanta Puja - In sanskrit with meaning (greenmesg.org)  Music: Cute little krishna damodar Lila

    Ep 2: Sundarar Procastinates

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2023 17:21


    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 the work we do is the key to overcoming procrastination. In this episode, along with this science, we are capturing an everyday occurrence in every household as an excuse to illustrate that the greatness in great people is not because they don't have shortcomings but in the tenacity they exhibited in the face of staggering odds. References: Story research and contentSundarar (Murthi) (skandagurunatha.org)How Shiva mediated between Sundarar and Paravai Nachiyar (thiruppugazh-nectar.blogspot.com) Music contenthttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WiYvzwv0RjMhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IiHOorTmIrYIndian Cow Moo Sound EffectOx Cart Sound Effects | HIGH QUALITY AUDIOIndian Sad Tense Music - Copyright Free MusicCHENDA - Cinematic Background Music (No Copyright and Royalty Free) Listen to the Podcasts : https://linktr.ee/ancientanecdotesFollow Ancient Anecdotes on Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/theancientanecdotesInstagram : https://www.instagram.com/ancientanecdotespodcastAudio engineering and digital mastering: Niti Ramanathan Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.Support the show

    Ep 1: Kashyapa's Greed

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2023 13:08


    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 beings and aspects of the universe. The term "Prajapati" is derived from the combination of two Sanskrit words: "Prajā," which means "creatures" or "progeny," and "pati," which means "lord" or "master." Therefore, Prajapatis are the lords or masters of creation and are responsible for the propagation and proliferation of life forms.The Prajapatis symbolize the creative energy that brings life and diversity into existence. They are essential figures in Hindu cosmology and are often depicted as sages or divine beings responsible for shaping the universe and its inhabitants. Their stories and lineage are woven into the rich tapestry of Indian mythology and religious beliefs. These venerable beings are associated with being still at mind and have imparted valuable knowledge through the eons. Even in our Spiritual purports, Creativity and procreativity are achieved through the same energy.This episode discusses Kashyapa, the last of the Prajapati's, and how he discovered the value of stillness for learning and creativity.Referenceshttps://www.valmiki.iitk.ac.in/https://vedabase.io/en/library/sb/https://www.britannica.com/biography/Eratostheneshttps://www.constellation-guide.com/big-dipper/(edited)Encyclopedia BritannicaEratosthenes | Biography, Discoveries, Sieve, & FactsEratosthenes, Greek scientific writer, astronomer, and poet, who made the first measurement of the size of Earth for which any details are known. He was also the director of the Library of Alexandria. His only surviving work is Catasterisms, a book about constellations. (107 kB)https://www.britannica.com/biography/Eratosthenesconstellation-guide.comBig Dipper: Stars, Facts, Myth, Location – Constellation GuideThe Big Dipper is an asterism formed by the seven brightest stars in the constellation Ursa Major. It is also known as the Plough, the Saucepan, and the Great Wagon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.Support the show

    Ep 0.5: Silence and She

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2023 7:48


    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!  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.Support the show

    Ep 0: What is Ancient Anecdotes ?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2023 1:36


    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 clever messages and that teach profound life lessons. These stories have stood the test of time and continue to be relevant, but they risk being forgotten. That's where Ancient Anecdotes comes in. In this podcast, we connect the dots and explore well-known Indian stories with their deep and suspenseful symbolisms. These familiar tales from our land are presented in a warm and simple way, making them relatable to both adolescents and adults. In a world of talented veteran speakers having gripping narrative styles, even cubs like us can also thrive. Ancient Anecdotes seeks to carve out its own unique space by offering a pastiche of Indian storytelling. ListenCub brings Ancient Anecdotes to your favorite podcast streaming providers. Tune in every week for a brand new episode and immerse yourself in the wisdom and richness of these timeless stories. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.Support the show

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