A timeless story for children and for grown-ups who love listening too.
From Tamil Nadu comes a folktale that asks a quiet but powerful question about choice, voice, and what it truly means to agree.

The Monkey’s Bargain follows a young girl whose simple afternoon takes an unexpected turn, leading her into the forest and into a promise that seems clear at first. As time passes, rules are set, routines take shape, and a bargain made in fear begins to reveal its deeper meaning. Through patience, observation, and courage, the story gently explores the difference between saying yes freely and saying yes because there is no other option.

This is a story about listening carefully, recognising when a promise is not fair, and learning that consent and choice must come from a place of safety, not fear. Told through the rhythms of a traditional folktale, it invites reflection without raising its voice.

This episode is perfect for shared listening, quiet moments, or thoughtful conversations after the story ends. If you enjoy Indian folktales, stories that center inner strength, or tales that help children understand boundaries and voice, this one is for you.

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A timeless story for children and for grown-ups who love listening too.

From Bengal comes a lively folktale that has travelled across generations, told in many homes as a story of wit, patience, and clever thinking.

The Old Woman and the Runaway Pumpkin follows an ordinary old woman on a simple journey through a forest that is anything but simple. Along the way, she meets danger, makes promises, and relies not on strength or speed, but on observation, calmness, and a sharp mind. What unfolds is playful, rhythmic, and full of quiet humour, reminding us that cleverness often appears in the most unexpected forms.

This is a story about thinking ahead, trusting your wits, and finding your way through trouble without raising your voice or your fists. It invites listeners to enjoy the fun of repetition, anticipation, and a solution that rolls in when least expected.

This episode is perfect for bedtime, quiet listening, or shared family storytime. If you enjoy Indian folktales, stories with animal characters, or gentle tales where intelligence wins over force, this one is for you.

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A timeless folktale for children — and for grown-ups who love listening too.

From the forests of India comes a story that has travelled through generations, changing a little each time it was told. It is a tale of an old goat who looks harmless, a lion who believes he knows everything, and a fox who believes he knows even more.

When Bakri Amma, an ageing goat with stiff legs and worn horns, wanders into a lion’s cave, what should have been the end becomes the beginning of something far cleverer. With calm courage and quick thinking, she turns fear on its head and teaches us that wisdom does not always roar. Sometimes, it speaks softly and waits.

A gentle, witty story about patience, presence of mind, and the quiet power of intelligence over strength. Perfect for bedtime, quiet afternoons, or shared listening with family. If you’re looking for Indian folktales for children, stories that reward attentiveness, or tales where cleverness wins the day, this one’s for you.

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