Once Upon A Time - Stories that have stood the test of time

In Hindu mythology, the story of Garuda , the king of birds and the vahana (mount) of Lord Vishnu, is a powerful epic of fierce devotion, maternal love, and the ultimate pursuit of freedom. His journey is primarily detailed in the Mahabharata . The Exchange of Boons Deeply moved by this level of selflessness and purity of intent, Vishnu blocked Garuda's path, not to fight him, but to honor him...

Imagine a massive battlefield called Kurukshetra. Two massive armies—cousins turned bitter enemies—stand face-to-face, ready to wage a war that will alter history. The conch shells have blown, weapons are raised, and the air is thick with tension. In the center of this impending chaos stands a single chariot. Inside the chariot is Arjuna, the world’s greatest archer, and his charioteer, Krishna. A...

In the sprawling, high-ceilinged corridors of the Jorasanko mansion in Calcutta, the air was perpetually thick with the sounds of the Bengal Renaissance. It was here, on May 7, 1861, that the thirteenth surviving child of the illustrious Tagore family was born: Rabindranath , affectionately known as "Rabi." While his father, the reformer Debendranath, was often away on distant travels an...

The story of Siddhartha Gautama is a journey from the peak of worldly luxury to the height of spiritual liberation. It is the narrative of a man who realized that true peace is found not by changing one’s external environment, but by mastering one’s internal state. Born in the 6th century BCE in Lumbini , Siddhartha was a prince of the Shakya clan. Upon his birth, sages predicted he would become e...

On this day, April 29th, we celebrate the birth of a man who changed the way an entire nation visualizes its own soul. Born in 1848 in Kilimanoor, Kerala, Raja Ravi Varma’s life was more than just a collection of masterpieces; it was a masterclass in breaking barriers and democratizing excellence. He is known as the Father of Modern Indian Art — was a commoner within the palace ecosystem, a gifted...

The story of Prahlada is an epic saga from the Bhagavata Purana that explores the tension between temporal power and spiritual conviction. It is a narrative defined by the "impossible" conditions of a cosmic contract and the resilience of a child’s faith. The story begins with the demon king Hiranyakashipu , who was consumed by a desire for revenge against Lord Vishnu (who had killed his...

The story of Shravan Kumar is one of the most enduring symbols of parental love and selfless devotion in Indian mythology. While often remembered as a tragic precursor to the events of the Ramayana , his life serves as a profound study in commitment, the weight of unintended consequences, and the resonance of duty. Shravana Kumara's parents, Shantanu and Gyanvanti (Malaya), were hermits. They...

The story begins in the heavens. The sage Vishwamitra challenges the sage Vashistha over Harishchandra’s reputation as the most truthful king on Earth. Vishwamitra believes that any man will lie under enough pressure, while Vashistha maintains that Harishchandra is unshakeable. To test him, Vishwamitra descends to Earth. Vishwamitra approaches the King and asks for a massive "Dakshina" (...

Mahishasura was a powerful demon born of the union between Rambha (a king of demons) and a princess who took the form of a water buffalo ( Mahishi ). This lineage granted him the ability to shift his shape at will, alternating between a human and a buffalo. The demon Mahishasura was a shapeshifter who held a deep contempt for what he perceived as "weakness." After years of penance, he se...

Today is Hanuman Jayanti & here is the story of the Blessed Lord Hanuman. The birth of Hanuman, the Vanara God known for his strength and devotion, is a story rich with divine intervention and the intersection of several powerful forces in ancient mythology. Hanuman was born to Anjana , an apsara, who was living on Earth under a curse, and Kesari , a powerful vanara chief. However, he is also...

In this episode we listen to  the story of Rama’s birth, known as the Rama Avatara. This is the central narrative in the Ramayana . It is a tale of divine intervention, a king's longing for an heir, and the cosmic necessity to restore balance to the world.

Starting off with the story of Shakuntala & King Dushyanta and their connection to the the 5000 year Indian epic 'The Mahabharata'

This is an introduction For years, I’ve explored the power of the human voice—from the radio studio to the leadership stage. And I’ve realized something: Today’s generation is missing out on the oldest, most powerful 'Wi-Fi' signal we have... the Art of Storytelling. Exploring the magic of the phrase "Once Upon a Time" Revisiting timeless stories