In this episode, I bring you the timeless tale of Prince Madana Kamaraja and his loyal friend Buddhi Chatura, the minister’s son. Born on the same day, the two shared not only their childhood but also their education, their marriages, and their destiny. Their lives took a dramatic turn when a false accusation forced them to leave their homeland. Along the way, they faced dangers, challenges, and thrilling expeditions. This is a story of friendship, wit, courage, and resilience that has been told across generations.

Once upon a time, there lived a poor girl named Molly. Her father was very ill, and to care for him, she often went into the forest to collect fruits.

One day, while wandering deep inside, she lost her way. As she searched for a path, she came across a family of giants. They appeared friendly at first, and Molly, being kind and innocent, spoke with them. But soon she realized that the giant father had an evil plan—he wanted to kill her.

Terrified, Molly ran for her life through the dark forest. The giant chased after her, his footsteps shaking the ground. At last, she reached a broken bridge. On the other side lay safety, but there was no way to cross. Thinking quickly, Molly spotted a rope hanging nearby. With all her courage, she tied it firmly and swung across the gap.

The Origin of the Mango – A delightful story of young Krishna in Ambadi, who, while playing with his friends, creates a magical fruit from clay. When Indra tries to claim the seed for himself, Krishna refuses, ensuring the blessing of the fruit remains with the people. From that seed, the very first mango tree is said to have grown, giving the world the sweet mango.

🔥 The Rice ball, Firestick, and Coal – A whimsical folktale of three kitchen escapees who set out to explore the world. Their adventurous journey across a stream takes an unexpected turn, with humorous and cautionary lessons hidden within.

These stories blend charm, wit, and age-old wisdom, making them perfect for listeners of all ages.

In this episode, we dive into the life and legend of Naranathu Bhranthan, the eccentric yet enlightened son of Vararuchi, one of the twelve children of the famous Parayi Petta Panthirukulam. Known as the "madman of Kerala," Naranathu Bhranthan wandered from place to place, often ridiculed for his strange ways. But behind his seemingly insane behavior lay deep wisdom, fearless truth-telling, and a sharp eye for the hypocrisies of society.

Here is a Madanakamaraja Story

In this episode, we unravel the fascinating tale of the Chakalati woman and the proud prince.
Once, after a hunting expedition, a prince came across a Chakalati — a woman who sold oil — as she spread sesame seeds to dry. Struck by her beauty and wit, the prince was determined to marry her. But the Chakalati boldly warned him: if he married her, she would bear a son who would one day defeat him. Amused, the prince still married her and kept her in a palace outside the city.

Years later, their clever son, raised secretly through his mother’s cunning, grew into a bold young man. Using his sharp mind and fearless spirit, he humbled the proud prince through daring acts of trickery — from replacing the bed legs with plantain stems to capturing the army chief himself. At last, the prophecy of the Chakalati woman came true: her son defeated his own father, proving the power of wit, courage, and destiny.

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In this episode, we journey deep into the forests of ancient India, where a cruel young hunter lived by hunting only birds, showing no mercy to the creatures of the sky. One stormy night, fate led him beneath a great tree where an extraordinary encounter changed his life forever.

Under the sheltering branches, a captured dove reunited with her grieving mate. Guided by sacred duty — Atithi Devo Bhava — the he-dove offered fire and, in an act of ultimate sacrifice, gave his own life to feed the guest. His devoted wife soon followed. Witnessing their selfless love, the hunter’s heart was transformed, and he renounced cruelty, becoming a pious sanyasi.

Once, long ago, there lived the Asura Dharuka, whose cruelty tormented both devas and humans. To end his tyranny, Lord Paramashiva sent forth his daughter, the fierce Goddess Bhadrakali, to destroy him. Bhadrakali fought bravely and slew Dharuka.

But his wife, the beautiful Manodari, could not bear the loss. Grief-stricken, she turned to Paramashiva himself and performed deep tapas. Moved by her devotion, Paramashiva granted her a few drops of his divine sweat, telling her that with this she could wield a power over people.

On her way back, still burning with anger, Manodari encountered Bhadrakali, who was returning victorious after killing Dharuka. In her fury, she sprinkled the sweat on Bhadrakali, and instantly, the goddess was struck with the affliction of smallpox.

Bhadrakali fell on the path to Kailasa, her body covered in blisters. Alarmed, the Bhooth Ganas rushed to Lord Shiva. From his power, he created Khandakarna, who came and licked the goddess’s body, cleansing her of the disease—yet Bhadrakali chose to keep the marks of smallpox on her face as her ornament, a symbol of her fierce beauty.

But she had not forgotten Manodari’s deed. In her wrath, Bhadrakali cut away Manodari’s eyes, ears, and legs. She then transformed her into Vasuri Mala Bhagavathi, binding her forever as one of her Bhooth Ganas. From then on, it was believed that Vasuri Mala carried the power of smallpox, a goddess both feared and worshipped, who reminds us of divine justice and the dangers of arrogance and revenge