Devgatha | Puranic Tales in a new avatar (gaathastory)

Listen to this episode from Devgatha Podcast, which tells us why Lord Ganesh is considered to be the lord of "Buddhi", i.e. Wisdom. This episode was originally published in August 2019. We thought it was a good time to publish it again, hoping that the upcoming New Year will shower wisdom on all of us.

In this episode, we explore the story of Ganesh, one of the most worshipped deities in Hinduism. Ganesh, born of divine parents Lord Shiv and Goddess Parvati, is known for his wisdom and intelligence. We delve into the tale of how Ganesh's intelligence is tested when a doubt arises among the deities about who is wiser, Ganesh or his brother Karthik. With a mischievous sage Narad's help, a competition is held to determine the answer.

Tune in to find out how Ganesh's cleverness and devotion ultimately lead him to victory. We also invite listeners to share their experiences and celebrations of Ganesh Chaturthi, a festival dedicated to Lord Ganesh. Don't forget to leave us a review and visit our website, devgatha.com, to leave your feedback or explore more stories in different languages.

This episode was narrated by Sheerali Biju. Parts of this story have been edited and re-written by Amar Vyas for brevity, language and context. Audio editing by Krishnadas and Vyas. Theme Music Frost Waltz and Procession of the King by Kevin Macleod (Incompetech). Sound effects under creative commons license.

Did you like this story? You can write to us at contact@gaathastory.com, or leave a review.You can subscribe to Devgatha podcast on your favourite podcasting website or apps including Apple Podcasts, JioSaavn, Spotify, Gaana, and other podcasting apps and sites. To learn more, visit www.devgatha.com. New episodes of Devgatha are available in English and Hindi.

Lord Krishna and his wife Satyabhama fought the demon King Narakasur. Krishna was alerted by Indra, the King of Gods, that Narakasur was troubling the Gods and Humans, and he had captured over 16,000 young maidens and kept this as a prisoner in his palace. Krishna decided to fight this demon and rid the earth of his deeds. Did Krishna achieve his goal ?What was Satyabhama's role in this story? Listen to this special episode of Devgatha Podcast to learn more.

We are publishing this episode on occasion of Deepawali, on the occasion of Narak Chaturdashi. What is the relation of today's story to the Deepawali festival?

This episode was written by Amar Vyas based on Puranic Tales, and has been narrated by Sheerali Biju. Audio editing by Prashanth. Devgatha Podcast is produced by gaathastory. Music: Silk Brocade. Cover Art depicting battle between Krishna and Satyabhama against Narakasur generated using AI Imaging tools. To listen to more such amazing stories, visit www.gaathastory.com

Did you like this story? You can write to us at contact@gaathastory.com, or leave a review.You can subscribe to Devgatha podcast on your favourite podcasting website or apps including Apple Podcasts, JioSaavn, Spotify, Gaana, and other podcasting apps and sites. To learn more, visit www.devgatha.com. New episodes of Devgatha are available in English and Hindi.

Did you like this story? You can write to us at contact@gaathastory.com, or leave a review.You can subscribe to Devgatha podcast on your favourite podcasting website or apps including Apple Podcasts, JioSaavn, Spotify, Gaana, and other podcasting apps and sites. To learn more, visit www.devgatha.com. New episodes of Devgatha are available in English and Hindi.

In this episode of Devgatha podcast, listen how Lord Krishna and his wife Satyabhama fought the demon King Narakasur. Krishna was alerted by Indra, the King of Gods, that Narakasur was troubling the Gods and Humans, and he had captured over 16,000 young maidens and kept this as a prisoner in his palace. Krishna decided to fight this demon and rid the earth of his deeds. Did Krishna achieve his goal ?What was Satyabhama's role in this story? Listen to this special episode of Devgatha Podcast to learn more.

We are publishing this episode on occasion of Deepawali, on the occasion of Narak Chaturdashi. What is the relation of today's story to the Deepawali festival?

This episode was written by Amar Vyas based on Puranic Tales, and has been translated in Telugu and narrated by Surekha. Audio editing by Prashanth. Devgatha Podcast is produced by gaathastory. Music: Silk Brocade. Cover Art depicting battle between Krishna and Satyabhama against Narakasur generated by gaathastory. To listen to more such amazing stories, visit www.gaathastory.com

Did you like this story? You can write to us at contact@gaathastory.com, or leave a review.You can subscribe to Devgatha podcast on your favourite podcasting website or apps including Apple Podcasts, JioSaavn, Spotify, Gaana, and other podcasting apps and sites. To learn more, visit www.devgatha.com. New episodes of Devgatha are available in English and Hindi.

देवगाथा पॉडकास्ट के इस एपिसोड में, सुनें कि कैसे भगवान कृष्ण और उनकी पत्नी सत्यभामा ने राक्षस राजा नरकासुर से लड़ाई की। देवताओं के राजा इंद्र द्वारा कृष्ण को सतर्क किया गया था कि नरकासुर देवताओं और मनुष्यों को परेशान कर रहा था, और उसने 16,000 से अधिक युवा युवतियों को पकड़ लिया था और इसे अपने महल में कैदी के रूप में रखा था। कतिश्ना ने इस राक्षस से लड़ने और पृथ्वी को उसके कर्मों से मुक्त करने का फैसला किया। क्या कृष्ण ने अपना लक्ष्य हासिल किया? इस कहानी में सत्यभामा की क्या भूमिका थी? अधिक जानने के लिए सुनिए देवगाथा पॉडकास्ट का यह खास एपिसोड।

यह प्रसंग हम दीपावली के नरक चतुर्दशी के अवसर पर प्रकाशित कर रहे हैं। आज की कहानी का दीपावली पर्व से क्या संबंध है?

इस एपिसोड को अमर व्यास ने पुराणिक टेल्स पर आधारित लिखा था, और इसे अमर व्यास ने सुनाया है। प्रशांत द्वारा ऑडियो संपादन। देवगाथा पॉडकास्ट गाथास्टोरी द्वारा निर्मित है। संगीत: सिल्क ब्रोकेड। कवर आर्ट एआई इमेजिंग टूल्स का उपयोग करके उत्पन्न नरकासुर के खिलाफ कृष्ण और सत्यभामा के बीच युद्ध को दर्शाती है। ऐसी ही और कहानियां सुनने के लिए www.gaathastory.com पर विजिट करें

In this episode of Devgatha podcast, listen how Lord Krishna and his wife Satyabhama fought the demon King Narakasur. Krishna was alerted by Indra, the King of Gods, that Narakasur was troubling the Gods and Humans, and he had captured over 16,000 young maidens and kept this as a prisoner in his palace. Ktishna decided to fight this demon and rid the earth of his deeds. Did Krishna achieve his goal ?What was Satyabhama's role in this story? Listen to this special episode of Devgatha Podcast to learn more.

We are publishing this episode on occasion of Deepawali, on the occasion of Narak Chaturdashi. What is the relation of today's story to the Deepawali festival?

This episode was written by Amar Vyas based on Puranic Tales, and has been narrated by Amar. Audio editing by Prashanth. Devgatha Podcast is produced by gaathastory. Music: Silk Brocade. Cover Art depicting battle between Krishna and Satyabhama against Narakasur is created by gaathastory. To listen to more such amazing stories, visit www.gaathastory.com

Did you like this story? You can write to us at contact@gaathastory.com, or leave a review.You can subscribe to Devgatha podcast on your favourite podcasting website or apps including Apple Podcasts, JioSaavn, Spotify, Gaana, and other podcasting apps and sites. To learn more, visit www.devgatha.com. New episodes of Devgatha are available in English and Hindi.

देवगाथा पॉडकास्टच्या या एपिसोडमध्ये, भगवान कृष्ण आणि त्यांची पत्नी सत्यभामा यांनी राक्षस राजा नरकासुरशी कसे युद्ध केले ते ऐका. नरकासुर देवांना आणि मानवांना त्रास देत आहे हे देवांचा राजा इंद्र याने कृष्णाला सावध केले आणि त्याने 16,000 पेक्षा जास्त तरुण कुमारींना पकडले आणि आपल्या राजवाड्यात कैदी म्हणून ठेवले. क्षिष्णाने या राक्षसाशी लढण्याचा आणि पृथ्वीला त्याच्या कर्मांपासून मुक्त करण्याचा निर्णय घेतला.

कृष्णाने आपले ध्येय साध्य केले का ?या कथेत सत्यभामेची भूमिका काय होती ? अधिक जाणून घेण्यासाठी देवगाथा पॉडकास्टचा हा विशेष भाग ऐका. दीपावलीच्या मुहूर्तावर, नरक चतुर्दशीच्या मुहूर्तावर आम्ही हा भाग प्रकाशित करत आहोत. आजच्या कथेचा दीपावली सणाशी काय संबंध?

पुराण कथांवर आधारित हा भाग अमर व्यास यांनी लिहिला होता आणि अमर व्यास यांनी वर्णन केला आहे. प्रशांतचे ऑडिओ एडिटिंग. देवगाथा पॉडकास्ट गाथास्टोरी निर्मित आहे. संगीत: सिल्क ब्रोकेड. एआय इमेजिंग टूल्स वापरून नरकासुर विरुद्ध कृष्ण आणि सत्यभामा यांच्यातील युद्धाचे चित्रण करणारी कव्हर आर्ट. अशा आणखी कथा ऐकण्यासाठी www.gaathastory.com ला भेट द्या

In this episode of Devgatha podcast, listen how Lord Krishna and his wife Satyabhama fought the demon King Narakasur. Krishna was alerted by Indra, the King of Gods, that Narakasur was troubling the Gods and Humans, and he had captured over 16,000 young maidens and kept this as a prisoner in his palace. Ktishna decided to fight this demon and rid the earth of his deeds. Did Krishna achieve his goal ?What was Satyabhama's role in this story? Listen to this special episode of Devgatha Podcast to learn more.

We are publishing this episode on occasion of Deepawali, on the occasion of Narak Chaturdashi. What is the relation of today's story to the Deepawali festival?

This episode was written by Amar Vyas based on Puranic Tales, and has been translated in Marathi and Narated by Amar. Audio editing by Prashanth. Devgatha Podcast is produced by gaathastory. Music: Silk Brocade. Cover Art depicting battle between Krishna and Satyabhama against Narakasur crated by gaathastory. To listen to more such amazing stories, visit www.gaathastory.com

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The story revolves around Ravan, the demon king of Lanka, who had defeated all the devas and brought the nine planets under his control. He was also a great astrologer and had kept all the planets in a position favorable to his son Indrajit's birth. The devas were worried that if Indrajit was born in this position, he would become invincible. To prevent this, they asked the planets to move from their positions, but they were helpless as they were under Ravan's control. The story highlights the importance of worshipping Lord Hanuman on Saturdays to avoid the evil eye of Lord Shani. It also suggests that offering oil or tail to Lord Hanuman can protect one from Shani's evil eye. The story showcases the bravery and wisdom of Hanuman and his devotion to Lord Ram.

This episode was written by Amar Vyas based on Puranic Tales, and has been translated in Marathi and Narated by Amar. Audio editing by Prashanth. Devgatha Podcast is produced by gaathastory. Music: Silk Brocade. Cover Art depicting battle between Krishna and Satyabhama against Narakasur crated by gaathastory. To listen to more such amazing stories, visit www.gaathastory.com

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About This Episode

In this episode of Devgatha mythological stories, we bring you a tale from the times of Ramayana. Raavan, the demon king, ruled over Lanka and had defeated the devs and brought all the nine planets under his control. He kept them suppressed beneath his feet and used his astrological knowledge to ensure a favorable position for his son, Indrajit. The devs, fearing Indrajit's invincibility, sought help from Lord Shani, who agreed to assist them. Lord Shani's glance on Ravana's face would hinder his son's mission.

Discover the popular belief surrounding Lord Shani's sight, also known as Shani Drishti, said to bring trouble and challenges to those it falls upon. However, it is believed to help in learning humility. Will Lord Shani be able to cast his gaze on Ravana, and what will be the consequences for the demon king?

Join us as we explore the intervention of Narad Muni, the rescue of Lord Shani by Hanumanji, and the unexpected bond that forms between the two. What sufferings are destined for Hanumanji as a result of his actions, and what adventures await him on his journey to find Devi Sita?

Tune in to this fascinating episode of Puranic Tales of India podcast to uncover the story of Ravana, Lord Shani, and Hanumanji.

Devgatha means stories of Devs - or Mythological tales from India about gods ad goddesses. Learn about this podcast and the stories we will present in this show. This episode was narrated by Amar Vyas for gaathastory. Title voiceover: Anupama. Theme Music: Frost Waltz.

You can subscribe to Devgatha podcast on your favourite podcasting website or apps including Apple Podcasts, JioSaavn, Spotify, Gaana, and podcasting apps and sites. To learn more, visit www.devgatha.com. New episodes of Devgatha Podcast are available in English and Hindi.

On occasion of Janmashtami, we bring to you the story of birth of Lord Krishna. This episode was previously published on Baalgatha Podcast and it is one of the most popular episodes on that show. As we are launching Devgatha with the stories about Lord Krishna's childhood, we thought it was apt to start this podcast with the story of his birth. 

Did you like this story?You can write to us at contact@gaathastory.com, or leave a review on your favourite podcast app or site. This story was narrated by Sheerali Biju for gaatha story.Title voiceover: Anupama. Theme Music: Frost Waltz.

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Listen the story of Balram's birth, his exploits as a wrestler, and his role in the Mahabharata war. 

Today, we focus on the story of Balram, the elder brother of Lord Krishna. Find out why he is called Balram and how he came to be the incarnation of Sheshna, the snake God. Discover the role he played in the epic battle between the Kauravas and the Pandavas, as well as his teachings to Duryodhan and Bhim in the Art of Fighting with the Mace.

To listen to more captivating stories like this one, subscribe to Dev Gatha on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Jiosaavn, and other podcasting apps and sites. You can also visit devgatha.com to access stories in English, Hindi, and soon in many other languages. If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review on your favorite podcasting platform or share your feedback on devgatha.com in audio, video, or text format.

This episode was narrated by Ankita Ravi for gaathastory. Title Voiceover: Anupama. Theme Music: Frost Waltz.

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In this episode, listen the story of Putana. She was a demon who was ordered by Kans to kill young Krishna. Did she succeed in her mission? Or was Krishna able to save himself?

Furious upon learning that Krishna, destined to end his reign, was alive in Gokul, Kansa ordered the deaths of all newborn boys born on the same day. His men failed, infuriating him further, so he tasked the demoness Putana with eliminating Krishna.

Putana, disguised as a beautiful woman, cunningly entered Nand's home, gaining access and approaching the infant Krishna. Yashoda, unaware of the danger, allowed Putana to hold her baby.

Poisoned and disguised with seductive beauty, Putana intended to kill Krishna by offering him her tainted breast milk. Yet, the divine baby, fueled by rage and strength beyond his years, sucked Putana's breast, consuming not only her poisoned milk but also her very life force.

Putana shrieked in agony, her body transforming, her form expanding to a massive size, disrupting the sky and earth. The terrified villagers watched in awe as Krishna, unharmed, playfully rested on her lap. Upon realizing the demoness's demise, they retrieved their beloved Krishna and destroyed Putana's gigantic body, the smoke from the funeral pyre emanating a sweet fragrance - a testament to Krishna's heroic act and the purging of Putana's sins. 

This story was narrated by Sheerali Biju. Title narration: Anupama. Theme Music: Frost Waltz. You can subscribe to Devgatha podcast on your favourite podcasting website or apps including Apple Podcasts, JioSaavn, Spotify, Gaana, and other podcasting apps and sites. To learn more, visit www.devgatha.com.

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Three months old and already renowned for his divine feats, Krishna was the center of joy in Gokul. During a vibrant celebration for his remarkable development, Yashoda, Krishna's devoted mother, placed him under a cart for a midday nap. 

Amidst the festive atmosphere filled with drums, music, and chanting, Yashoda was busy attending to the numerous guests who had come to witness this special occasion for her son. Unbeknownst to them, a cunning demon named Sakatasur, disguised as a simple cart, lurked with a sinister purpose. Sent by the malevolent Kans, Sakatasur aimed to whisk Krishna away, forever snatching him from his blissful life in Gokul.

As Krishna stirred in his nap, he began to kick playfully with his tiny legs. The cart, however, stood no chance against the power of the divine child. With a mighty kick, the cart collapsed, its wheel separating from the axle with a loud crash. 

Panic swept through the crowd as they witnessed this sudden, inexplicable turn of events. The mothers panicked, rushing to their children, and Yashoda, hearing the commotion, raced towards the fallen cart, her heart pounding with worry. Little did they know, their innocent baby had just vanquished a deadly threat.

Astonishingly, Krishna lay unharmed, continuing to smile and play, his bewitching charm captivating everyone around him. The boys who witnessed the incident with wide eyes exclaimed with certainty that it was Krishna's kick that had toppled the cart.

The true nature of the "cart" was revealed as the terrified demon Sakatasur disappeared, forever vanquished by the infant Krishna. This miraculous event cemented Krishna's reputation as a divine protector and his power that extended beyond his tender age. 

This episode was narrated by Ankita Ravi for gaathastory. Title Voiceover: Anupama. Theme Music: Frost Waltz.

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To celebrate baby Krishna's first birthday, the demon Trinavarta, sent by Kans, arrived in Gokul as a furious whirlwind. He snatched Krishna into the sky, shrouding Vrindavan in darkness and causing panic. As Trinavarta soared, Krishna, surprisingly, became immensely heavy, hindering the demon's flight. 

Tearing at his neck, Trinavarta felt Krishna's weight as immense as a mountain. He strained to escape, but the baby's grip was unyielding. Finally, with a crash, Trinavarta fell to his death, his body resembling that of Tripusur, pierced by Shiva's arrow. 

The people of Gokul were astonished by the sight of the dead demon and the unharmed Krishna, celebrating their deliverer's miraculous strength. Yashoda, tearful but overjoyed, retrieved her son from the slain Trinavarta. The incident solidified Krishna's reputation as a divine protector.  

This episode was narrated by Ankita Ravi for gaathastory. Title Voiceover: Anupama. Theme Music: Frost Waltz.

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This is the sixth and the final episode about the tales of Lord Krisha's childhood. To celebrate baby Krishna's first birthday, the demon Trinavarta, sent by Kans, arrived in Gokul as a furious whirlwind. He snatched Krishna into the sky, shrouding Vrindavan in darkness and causing panic. As Trinavarta soared, Krishna, surprisingly, became immensely heavy, hindering the demon's flight. 

Tearing at his neck, Trinavarta felt Krishna's weight as immense as a mountain. He strained to escape, but the baby's grip was unyielding. Finally, with a crash, Trinavarta fell to his death, his body resembling that of Tripusur, pierced by Shiva's arrow. 

The people of Gokul were astonished by the sight of the dead demon and the unharmed Krishna, celebrating their deliverer's miraculous strength. Yashoda, tearful but overjoyed, retrieved her son from the slain Trinavarta. The incident solidified Krishna's reputation as a divine protector.  

This episode was narrated by Ankita Ravi for gaathastory. Title Voiceover: Anupama. Theme Music: Frost Waltz.

Did you like this story? You can write to us at contact@gaathastory.com, or leave a review.You can subscribe to Devgatha podcast on your favourite podcasting website or apps including Apple Podcasts, JioSaavn, Spotify, Gaana, and other podcasting apps and sites. To learn more, visit www.devgatha.com. New episodes of Devgatha are available in English and Hindi.

Dussera of Vijaya Dashmi (also known as Vijaya in Bengali) is celebrated every year to celebrate the victory of Good over Evil. This festival is preceded by the 9 day festival of Navaratri, which means festival of nine nights.

Dasara, or Vijayadashami, is a significant Hindu festival celebrating the triumph of good over evil. It follows Navratri, a nine-night celebration marked by worship, dance, and festivities. Key stories include Lord Rama's victory over Ravana and Goddess Durga's defeat of Mahishasura. Celebrations vary regionally: in Gujarat, Garba dances are prominent, while in Bengal and Orissa,

Durga Puja with idol worship and traditional foods is central. Mysore hosts grand processions and illuminations. The festival also honors knowledge, with Saraswati worshipped on the seventh day, marking the start of education for some children. Traditions include worshipping tools on the eighth day, inspired by the Pandavas. Additionally, the story of Kautsa and the king's generosity leads to exchanging Apati leaves in Maharashtra. Dasara encapsulates cultural, religious, and educational elements, reinforcing the victory of good over evil and the pursuit of knowledge.

Listen to this episode to learn how this festival is celebrated in different parts of India, particularly Bengal and Odisha, Gujarat, and the city of Mysuru in Karnataka. Also learn about the different legends associated with this festival, such as the victory of Lord Ram over Ravan, the slaying of the demon Mahishasur by Goddess Durga, praying to Goddess Saraswati, and the story of Pandavas and Dussera.

This episode was narrated by Lakshmi. Music titled Music Box Gift. Story has been produced by gaatha story.

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Narada, a devoted sage and messenger of the gods, prided himself on his unwavering worship of Vishnu. However, Vishnu tests Narada's devotion through a simple task: deliver a lamp filled with precious oil around the earth without spilling a drop. Narada succeeds, showcasing his dedication and skill.

Vishnu then asks Narada to observe a humble farmer, Jagadas, and report back on his daily activities. Arrogantly assuming Jagadas lacks devotion, Narada observes Jagadas's simple life, finding fault in his infrequent mention of Vishnu's name. 

Confronting Vishnu with his observations, Narada expresses his belief that Jagadas is heading to hell. Vishnu gently corrects Narada, pointing out that while Narada focused on the technicalities of his task, Jagadas, through his daily toil and family care, silently worshipped him, making time for a single prayer before sleep. 

Vishnu reveals that true devotion lies not in outward show but in the heartfelt connection with him, wherever his devotees call his name.

This story was narrated by Sheerali Biju for gaathastory. Title narration: Anupama. Theme Music: Frost Waltz.

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On occasion of Hanuman Jayanti, a festival to mark birth of Lord Hanuman, we are delighted to publish the story about his birth. Listen to this story to learn about his parents and how he came to be born. Finally, learn how he came to be known as Hanuman. This story has some interesting elements- for example, Why and how did Shiva agree to be born as Anjani's son? Why did Hanuman decided to swallow the Sun? Listen to this story to learn more.

Hanuman Jayanti is celebrated to commemorate the birth of Hanuman, the Vanar God and devotee of Lord Rama. According to the story, Anjani, an attendant in Lord Brahma's palace, was cursed to become a monkey when she fell in love. Lord Brahma advised her to live on earth and give birth to an incarnation of Lord Shiva to remove the curse. She married Kesari, the king of monkeys, and gave birth to Anjaneya, the incarnation of Lord Shiva. Hanuman is considered a symbol of strength, energy, and the ability to conquer evil spirits. The story of his birth is closely related to the birth of Lord Ram and the Ram Navmi festival.

This episode been revised and rewritten by Amar Vyas and narrated by Sheerali Biju for gaathastory. Music and images obtained from public domain sources or Creative Commons license.

Did you like this story? You can write to us at contact@gaathastory.com, or leave a review.You can subscribe to Devgatha podcast on your favourite podcasting website or apps including Apple Podcasts, JioSaavn, Spotify, Gaana, and other podcasting apps and sites. To learn more, visit www.devgatha.com. New episodes of Devgatha are available in English and Hindi.