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Summary

In 'Stories from India,' host Narad Monei, a mythological character with eternal life, narrates tales of Indian mythology. This episode features Tanali Raman, a witty character from the 1500s who often outsmarts his king and others, even at the expense of animals. Raman's stories, involving a meat-eating horse and a traumatized cat, are both humorous and cruel, showcasing his intelligence and selfishness. The podcast also introduces Jamban, the bear king with immense strength and a connection to Narad's lineage, adding a touch of family humor. Listeners are promised more of Raman's adventures and a new character in the next episode.

Takeaways

• 🎙️ The podcast 'Stories from India' discusses myths, legends, and folk tales from India, hosted by Narad Moneii, a mythological character with eternal life and knowledge.
• 📚 Narad Moneii is a traveling musician and storyteller who shares stories from Indian mythology and features a 'Character of the Week' segment.
• 🐎 The first story involves Tanali Raman, a witty character from the Kingdom of Vijay nagam, who tricks people into making room for him by claiming his horse eats chicken wings.
• 🐀 The second story is about a rat infestation in the kingdom, where the king brings in cats to control the problem, and Tanali Raman's cruel treatment of his cat to avoid feeding it.
• 🏆 Tanali Raman's actions result in him winning a bet with the king, showcasing his wit but also his cruelty towards animals.
• 📖 The podcast notes the similarity between the 'meat-loving horse' story and 'The Stone Soup' from Aesop's Fables, predating it by 400 years.
• 🌐 Tanali Raman is remembered for his wit, storytelling, poetry, and being a polyglot, speaking up to eight languages.
• 🐻 The 'Character of the Week' is Jamban, the king of bears and the Himalayas, who played a significant role in the Ramayana and has witnessed multiple avatars of Vishnu.
• 👨‍👧‍👦 Jamban is related to Narad Moneii through Brahma, the Creator, making him sort of Narad's brother.
• 🎨 The podcast provides links to artwork and sculptures from Krishna Devaraya and the Vijay nagaram Kingdom for interested listeners.
• 📝 Listeners are encouraged to point out any errors and provide feedback or suggestions through the podcast's website or social media.

Q & A

What is the podcast 'Stories from India' about?

The podcast 'Stories from India' is about myths, legends, and folk tales from India, hosted by Narad Moneie, a mythological character with the gift of eternal life and knowledge.

Who is the host of 'Stories from India' podcast?

The host of 'Stories from India' is Narad Moneie, a character from Indian mythology known for his eternal life and omniscience.

What is the profession of the host in the podcast?

The host, Narad Moneie, is a traveling musician and a storyteller in the podcast.

What is the main character of the episode described in the script?

The main character of the episode is Tanali Raman, a jester known for his wit and for often humiliating his king.

What is the setting of the stories involving Tanali Raman?

The stories involving Tanali Raman are set in the 1500s in the Kingdom of Vijay nagam, ruled by Krishna Devaraya.

What is the first story about Tanali Raman in the script?

The first story is about Tanali Raman outwitting people at an inn by claiming his horse eats chicken wings, thus securing a spot by the fire for himself.

Why did the king of Vijay nagam procure a thousand cats?

The king procured a thousand cats to deal with a rat infestation that was threatening to cause a famine.

What cruel act did Tanali Raman perform on his cat?

Tanali Raman boiled milk and forced it on his cat, burning its lips and traumatizing it to the sight of milk.

What was the outcome of the bet between Tanali Raman and the king regarding the cat's fear of milk?

Tanali Raman won the bet and received 100 gold coins when the cat ran away from the sight of milk.

What is the character of the week in the podcast episode?

The character of the week is Jamban, the king of Bears and the king of the Himalayas, who has a connection to Narad Moneie.

What is the significance of Jamban in Indian mythology?

Jamban is significant as he appears in both the Ramayana and the Mahabharata, and has personally witnessed at least five of Vishnu's nine avatars.

What is the connection between Jamban and Narad Moneie?

Jamban was born when Brahma, the Creator and Narad Moneie's father, yawned, making Jamban sort of Narad's brother.

What is the next character to be featured in the podcast?

The next character to be featured is someone who should not be invited to a bottomless buffet due to their tendency to eat excessively.

How can listeners provide feedback or suggestions for the podcast?

Listeners can provide feedback or suggestions by leaving a review on the podcast's website, SFI podcast.com, or by tweeting at SFI.

Outlines

00:00

😀 Introduction to Stories from India Podcast

The podcast 'Stories from India' is introduced by its host, Narad Mone, a mythological character known for his eternal life and omniscience. As a traveling musician and storyteller, Narad Mone shares tales from Indian mythology, followed by a 'Character of the Week' segment. The episode begins with a disclaimer about the exaggerated nature of the stories, particularly focusing on Tanali Raman, a trickster from the 1500s. The host sets the stage for the first story involving Tanali Raman and his clever use of a horse to gain access to a warm fire at an inn.

05:02

😈 Tanali Raman's Cruelty to Animals

This paragraph delves into Tanali Raman's notorious behavior, particularly his mistreatment of animals. The story highlights his trickery in an inn where he pretends his horse eats meat, leading to a humorous situation. The second story involves a rat infestation in the kingdom, prompting the king to distribute cats to households. Tanali Raman, however, traumatizes his cat by forcing it to drink hot milk, causing the cat to fear milk. This leads to a bet with the king, which Raman wins, further showcasing his cunning and cruelty towards animals.

10:05

🐻 Jamban: The Bear King and Character of the Week

The final paragraph introduces Jamban, the king of bears and the Himalayas, as the character of the week. Jamban is a significant figure in both the Ramayana and the Mahabharata, witnessing multiple avatars of Vishnu. Despite his strength, he is unable to leap across the ocean due to an injury from one of Vishnu's avatars. The host, Narad Mone, humorously mentions that Jamban is like a brother to him, given their shared divine lineage. The episode concludes with a teaser for the next week's story and a call for feedback and support from listeners.

Keywords

💡Narad Muni

Narad Muni is a mythological character from Hindu mythology, known for his eternal life and omniscience. In the script, he is personified as the host of the podcast, 'Stories from India,' which is dedicated to narrating Indian myths, legends, and folk tales. His role is central to the theme of the podcast as he guides the listeners through various stories, adding a layer of authenticity and depth to the storytelling.

💡Tanali Raman

Tanali Raman is a historical figure from the Kingdom of Vijayanagam, who is portrayed in the script as a witty and cunning character. He is known for outwitting the king, courtiers, and the priesthood, often through his sharp intellect and sometimes cruel actions towards animals. His stories are used to illustrate the theme of wit and cunning in folklore, with examples such as tricking people to make space by the fire and traumatizing a cat with hot milk.

💡Mythology

Mythology refers to a collection of myths, especially those associated with a particular religious or cultural tradition. In the context of the video, Indian mythology provides the rich tapestry of stories that are being narrated. Mythology is integral to the video's theme as it forms the basis of the narratives shared by the host, Narad Muni.

💡Folk Tales

Folk tales are stories or legends passed down through the generations, often reflecting cultural values and beliefs. The script mentions folk tales as part of the content of the podcast, emphasizing the cultural heritage and storytelling traditions of India. These tales are used to explore various themes, including wit, trickery, and the relationship between humans and animals.

💡Wit

Wit is the ability to use quick and intelligent responses, often with humor. In the script, Tanali Raman is characterized by his wit, which he uses to outsmart others in various situations. Wit is a key element in the stories, showcasing the cleverness of the characters and adding an entertaining layer to the narrative.

💡Animal Cruelty

Animal cruelty refers to the infliction of suffering or harm on animals. The script includes instances of Tanali Raman's cruelty towards animals, such as forcing hot milk on a cat, which serves to highlight a negative aspect of his character. This theme is used to provoke thought on the treatment of animals in folklore and the ethical implications of such actions.

💡King Krishnadevaraya

King Krishnadevaraya is a historical figure who ruled the Kingdom of Vijayanagam in the 16th century. In the script, he is portrayed as the king who interacts with Tanali Raman. His role is significant as he is often the one being outwitted by Tanali Raman, providing a contrast between power and wit in the stories.

💡Jamban

Jamban, also known as Jambavan, is a character from Hindu mythology, the king of bears, and a pivotal figure in the Ramayana. In the script, Jamban is mentioned as the character of the week, highlighting his strength and his role in reminding Hanuman of his powers. His mention adds a layer of mythological depth to the podcast's content.

💡Rat Infestation

A rat infestation refers to a situation where there is an overpopulation of rats, causing problems such as disease and damage to food supplies. In the script, the kingdom of Vijayanagam suffers from a rat infestation, leading to a potential famine. This situation sets the stage for one of Tanali Raman's stories, where he uses his wit to avoid feeding his cat with milk.

💡Stone Soup

Stone Soup is a popular folk tale about a soup made from a stone, which becomes flavorful due to the contributions of various ingredients by the townspeople. In the script, the story of Tanali Raman's horse eating chicken wings is likened to Stone Soup, indicating a clever trick to gain an advantage. This reference connects the podcast's content with a broader tradition of folk tales involving cunning and deception.

Highlights

Introduction to the podcast 'Stories from India', focusing on myths, legends, and folk tales.

The host, Narad Mone, is a mythological character with eternal life and knowledge of the past, present, and future.

Narad Mone is a traveling musician and storyteller, sharing stories from Indian mythology.

A disclaimer about the podcast's content, which may include exaggerations of historical events.

Introduction of the character Tanali Raman, known for his wit and ability to humiliate his king.

Tanali Raman's stories are set in the 1500s during the rule of Krishna Devaraya in the Kingdom of Vijayanagam.

Tanali Raman is known for outwitting the king, courtiers, and priesthood, often making a lot of gold in the process.

The podcast episode focuses on stories involving animals, starting with a tale about Tanali Raman and a meat-eating horse.

Tanali Raman tricks people into making room for him by claiming his horse eats chicken wings.

The story of the meat-loving horse is similar to 'The Stone Soup' from Aesop's Fables but predates it by 400 years.

The next story involves the kingdom of Vijayanagam being overrun with rats, leading to a potential famine.

The king procures a thousand cats to control the rat population, distributing them to households.

Tanali Raman's selfishness is highlighted when he refuses to feed his cat, instead giving the milk to his son.

Tanali Raman traumatizes his cat by forcing it to drink hot milk, causing the cat to fear milk.

The king's inspection of the cats reveals Tanali Raman's cat as the only sickly one, leading to a bet with Tanali Raman.

Tanali Raman wins the bet by showing the king that his cat fears milk, earning him 100 gold coins.

The king praises Tanali Raman's wisdom instead of punishing him for his cruelty to the cat.

Introduction of the character Jamban, the king of bears and the king of the Himalayas, who played a role in the Ramayana.

Jamban is incredibly long-lived, having witnessed at least five of Vishnu's nine avatars.

Jamban's connection to Narad Mone through Brahma, the Creator, is humorously mentioned.

The podcast concludes with a teaser for the next episode, featuring more stories of Tanali Raman.

Transcripts

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hello and welcome to stories from India

a podcast where we talk about myths

Legends and folk tales from India I'm

your host narad monei and I'm a

mythological character myself I was

given the gift of eternal life and

knowledge of the past the present and

the

future by profession I'm a traveling

musician and a

Storyteller so the way I'm doing my job

is by

podcast during each episode we'll be

talking about a story from Indian

mythology followed by a character of the

week

segment while I appear in many of these

stories I won't appear on today's

one this one's not exactly

history rather there are exaggerations

of events in the lives of some real

historical

characters a quick disclaimer before we

begin there's a cat's version of a

Stephen King Horror Story in today's

episode today we'll talk about tanali

Raman a ctchester who is known for his

wit and takes every opportunity to

humiliate his King be cruel to animals

and somehow makes a lot of money in the

process the character this week is a

bear King who claims he could have

easily leapt across an ocean only if he

wasn't

injured and he also happens to be my

brother sort

of so let's jump

in there are many stories of tanali

Raman and there are many attempts to tie

them in a more or less chronological

order

Denali Raman is a ctchester in the

Kingdom of Vijay nagam which is ruled by

Krishna dear rayer whom I'm just going

to call the king now so you won't have

to listen to me muck up the

pronunciation every

time the story is set in the

1500s most of the stories are about how

Tali Raman outwits the king his fellow

courtiers or the priesthood or all of

them at the same time he also makes a

lot of gold in the process

so much so that you'd wonder if the king

wouldn't just go bankrupt if he were

paying somebody every time they

humiliated

him for this episode and the next I

picked stories involving animals so

let's

begin Tali Raman was out riding his

horse in true folktale style he was very

far from home when it suddenly started

pouring that's what happened happens

when you go out without checking the

weather

forecast anyway it was starting to get

dark and there was no way Ramen could

reach

home he saw a light on the horizon and

headed there he was in luck it was an

inn and they had a warm toasty fire

going and food on the

grill Ramen tied his horse outside and

walked in and then he saw the

problem they were were already way too

many people around the fire and there

was absolutely no space for ramen and

ramen was

drenched he tried to squeeze closer to

the fire but it was cold and everyone

else wanted to be closer to the fire

themselves then Ali walked over to the

inkeeper and said loud enough for

everyone to

hear I'd like something hot to eat and

drink oh and I almost forgot I want an

order of chicken wings for my

horse the inkeeper and everyone else was

surprised does your horse eat chicken

wings of course said Tali why are you

staring at me as if that's

abnormal you'll be telling me next you

haven't heard of Stone Soup

either it is abnormal don't you know

horses are supposed to be Herby Wars and

no of course we haven't heard of stone

soup that won't happen for another 400

years but the talk had the effect Raman

wanted almost everyone who was hogging

the fire now walked out to see this

amazing meat eating

Horse no one had ever even imagined such

a

thing conveniently this left ran all

alone to enjoy the warm fire which he

did when he was warm enough he walked

out to see the crowd that was tring

trying to gently urge the horse to eat

its order of chicken

wings the horse paid no attention of

course by then the rain had

stopped tanari Raman calmly left the

wings for some nearby dogs and rode off

towards

home now horses definitely do not eat

meat they can't handle it oats is what

they prefer I got that one straight from

the horse's mouth unlimited knowledge

remember

admittedly that isn't cruel unless you

think it was wrong to leave the horse

out in the open in the rain and there

seems to be some debate on that

subject the next story takes it up

several notches

though in this one the kingdom of Vijay

nagram is overrun with rats they're

everywhere in people's pantries and

barns and grain

silos all all the analysts were

predicting a

famine the king decided to do something

about it what he could really have used

in this situation was the pite piper of

Hamlin but the piper had disappeared

almost 200 years

ago so the king managed to procure a

thousand cats while express delivery the

cats were distributed one per

household the king also gave every

household a small amount of money to

help feed their

cat which seems like a pretty good

solution now tanali Raman in addition to

being a total jerk to all animals was

also incredibly

selfish he said to his

wife why should I bother to give the

milk to the

cat yes I'll buy the milk but instead of

giving it to the cat I'd rather give it

to my son

his wife agreed but she said how will

you keep the cat from helping himself to

the milk that we buy for our

son we live in the 1500s we don't have

any cat proof containers in our

house tanali Raman had an

idea he brought his cat home and he

brought some milk as

well don't try this at home but tanali

Raman boiled the milk so it was

incredibly hot and then offered it to

the

cat the cat thinking all that steam

looked suspicious didn't want to try the

milk even though it was very very

hungry and this is the part where it

gets bad then alian then forced the hot

milk on the cat which obviously burnt

its lips and left much deeper

psychological

scars from that day on the sight of milk

hot or cold would send the cat's camp in

in the other

direction a few days later the king

called on all his courtiers to present

their cats for

inspection I don't know what prompted

him to do so but seeing as it was his

idea to get the cats in the first place

and seeing how he was paying for their

care he was perfectly entitled to do

so obviously tanari ramen's cat was the

only one that looked

sickly on being questioned Ramen said

his cat was just scared of

milk the king and everyone else refused

to believe him but Ramen insisted that

was true and that he had only given the

milk to his own son because the cat

hadn't consumed any of

it the king and tanali Raman made a

bet a thousand lashes with a whip or 100

gold coins for

ramen Ramen obviously won that bet when

a servant walked in with a saucer of

milk and the cat ran in the opposite

direction so now Raman had 100 gold

coins just for being incredibly cruel to

a

cat but it gets worse then Ali Raman

explained to the king and the whole

Court the story of how he traumatized

the cat with hot

milk instead of punishing him or at

least reporting him to the SP CCA the

king laughed out loud and praised Ramen

for his

wisdom that's it for now but we'll

continue next week with another tanali

Raman story on this theme some notes on

the stories

today the meat-loving horse story is

very similar to The Stone Soup story

from isup's fables but it predates it by

about 400

years while tanali Raman is remembered

for his wit and his stories he was also

a great poet and a polyglot being able

to speak up to eight

languages it's a shame that he had to be

such a jerk to animals but then he does

get his come upins in the end more on

that next

week there is some artwork from Krishna

dear Raya and the Vijay nagaram Kingdom

I've linked some pictures of sculptures

and paintings on my site sfip

podcast.com if you want to have a

look the character this week is

jamban jamban is the king of Bears and

the king of the

Himalayas he had the strength of 10

million

Lions he played a pivotal role in the

ramayan by reminding Hanuman the monkey

god of his

superpowers he's one of the few

characters to appear in both the Raman

and the Mahabharat which is the other

great Epic he has personally witnessed

at least five of vishnu's nine

avatars amongst other things that does

make him incredibly long

lived he mentions that Wana one of

vishnu's avatars brushed his shoulder

against jamban and left him

injured this is what prevents him from

leaping over the ocean from India to Sri

Lanka a mere distance of about 21

miles jamban was born when Brahma the

Creator

yawned and since Brahma is my dad that

makes jamban sort of my

brother yep he gives me a bear hug every

time I meet him sorry I just had to

sneak that one in

there next week we'll continue with more

of tanali Raman and the character is

someone you won't want to invite to a

bottomless pouet since they'll probably

finish all the food food and eat your

ride home as well since I'm several

thousands of years old my memory may not

be perfect at

times so if you see any errors in my

podcast I'd appreciate it if you could

Point them out to me if you have any

comments or suggestions you can leave a

review on the site it's SFI podcast.com

the site is also linked in the show

notes you can also tweet at SFI

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purple-planet.com as always I'm grateful

to family and friends for all the

support and help and thank you all for

listening the feedback I have received

has been very

useful I'll see you next

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week

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