Ancient Anecdotes

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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Ep 5: Indra faces forced checkmate

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 City Indore | History & Heritage Sejarah Masjid Inderapuri | Ahmad Tyo - Academia.edu IHA16008FU1.pdf (witpress.com) An architectural review of locat...

Sep 09, 2023•17 min•Season 1Ep. 5

Ep 4: A Brick and some Anticipation

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://web.archive.org/web/20081221081744/http://www.advaitaashrama.org/pb_archive/2008/PB_2008_September.pdf Pundalik - Wikipedia Vithoba of Pandharpur ...

Sep 02, 2023•21 min•Season 1Ep. 4

Ep 3: Does This Story Ring a Bell

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) 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 ...

Aug 26, 2023•14 min•Season 1Ep. 3

Ep 2: Sundarar Procastinates

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 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 hous...

Aug 20, 2023•17 min•Season 1Ep. 2

Ep 1: Kashyapa's Greed

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 beings and aspects of the universe. The term "Prajapati" is derived from the combination of two Sanskrit words: "Prajā," which means "creatures" or "pro...

Aug 12, 2023•13 min•Season 1Ep. 1

Ep 0.5: Silence and She

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 show

Aug 06, 2023•8 min

Ep 0: What is Ancient Anecdotes ?

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 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 forgotte...

Jun 28, 2023•2 min

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