The Elephant and the Fly

The story revolves around two princes, the sons of a king, who follow different paths in life. The king, worried about leaving his wealth to his sons, asks an old friend, a hermit, to bury his treasure in his hermitage. The king dies, and the two brothers quarrel over the kingdom. The younger prince, driven out of the city, seeks guidance from the hermit, who has since passed away. The prince decides to follow the hermit's example and leads a life of asceticism. Meanwhile, the older prince becomes king and squanders the wealth, leading to the downfall of the kingdom.What happens next? Listen to this story to learn moreThe tales for today's episode were narrated by Sheerali Biju and edited and rewritten for Parikatha Podcast by Amar Vyas for gaathastory.

Narration by Sheerali Biju. Audio editing by Vyas. Title Music: Cute by Bensounds. Background score: Broken Emotions, and Procession of the King by Kevin MacLeod. Baalgatha Podcast is produced by gaathastory. You can listen to Baalgatha in English, Hindi, Marathi, Gujarati, Kannada and Telugu.https://t.me/gaathastory पर जाकर हमारे टेलीग्राम चैनल को सब्सक्राइब करें

This episode was narrated by Amar Vyas. Audio editing by Vyas. Title Music: Cute by Bensounds. Background score: Broken Emotions, and Procession of the King by Kevin MacLeod. Baalgatha Podcast is produced by gaathastory. You can listen to Baalgatha in English, Hindi, Marathi, Gujarati, Kannada and Telugu.https://t.me/gaathastory पर जाकर हमारे टेलीग्राम चैनल को सब्सक्राइब करें

The tale of the clever quail narrates how a small bird outsmarted a powerful eagle using quick thinking and knowledge of its environment. Initially caught off guard, the quail escapes and later uses a clod of soil to defeat the overconfident eagle. The story teaches valuable lessons about vigilance, resourcefulness, and the dangers of arrogance.This episode was narrated by Amar Vyas. Audio editing by Vyas. Title Music: Cute by Bensounds. Background score: Broken Emotions, and Procession of the King by Kevin MacLeod. Baalgatha Podcast is produced by gaathastory. You can listen to Baalgatha in English, Hindi, Marathi, Gujarati, Kannada and Telugu.https://t.me/gaathastory पर जाकर हमारे टेलीग्राम चैनल को सब्सक्राइब करें

This episode was narrated by Amar Vyas. Audio editing by Vyas. Title Music: Cute by Bensounds. Background score: Broken Emotions, and Procession of the King by Kevin MacLeod. Baalgatha Podcast is produced by gaathastory. You can listen to Baalgatha in English, Hindi, Marathi, Gujarati, Kannada and Telugu.https://t.me/gaathastory पर जाकर हमारे टेलीग्राम चैनल को सब्सक्राइब करें

This episode was narrated by Amar Vyas. Audio editing by Vyas. Title Music: Cute by Bensounds. Background score: Broken Emotions, and Procession of the King by Kevin MacLeod. Baalgatha Podcast is produced by gaathastory. You can listen to Baalgatha in English, Hindi, Marathi, Gujarati, Kannada and Telugu.https://t.me/gaathastory पर जाकर हमारे टेलीग्राम चैनल को सब्सक्राइब करें

This episode was narrated by Amar Vyas. Audio editing by Vyas. Title Music: Cute by Bensounds. Background score: Broken Emotions, and Procession of the King by Kevin MacLeod. Baalgatha Podcast is produced by gaathastory. You can listen to Baalgatha in English, Hindi, Marathi, Gujarati, Kannada and Telugu.https://t.me/gaathastory पर जाकर हमारे टेलीग्राम चैनल को सब्सक्राइब करें

This episode was narrated by Amar Vyas. Audio editing by Vyas. Title Music: Cute by Bensounds. Background score: Broken Emotions, and Procession of the King by Kevin MacLeod. Baalgatha Podcast is produced by gaathastory. You can listen to Baalgatha in English, Hindi, Marathi, Gujarati, Kannada and Telugu.https://t.me/gaathastory पर जाकर हमारे टेलीग्राम चैनल को सब्सक्राइब करें

This episode was narrated by Amar Vyas. Audio editing by Vyas. Title Music: Cute by Bensounds. Background score: Broken Emotions, and Procession of the King by Kevin MacLeod. Baalgatha Podcast is produced by gaathastory. You can listen to Baalgatha in English, Hindi, Marathi, Gujarati, Kannada and Telugu.https://t.me/gaathastory पर जाकर हमारे टेलीग्राम चैनल को सब्सक्राइब करें

"The Elephant and the Fly" is a Jataka tale about a boastful fly who brags to an elephant about its freedom. The elephant wisely points out that the fly's abilities stem from its insignificance. This story teaches the importance of perspective, humility, and understanding one's true place in the world, challenging us to look beyond surface-level judgments.This episode was narrated by Amar Vyas. Audio editing by Vyas. Title Music: Cute by Bensounds. Background score: Broken Emotions, and Procession of the King by Kevin MacLeod. Baalgatha Podcast is produced by gaathastory. You can listen to Baalgatha in English, Hindi, Marathi, Gujarati, Kannada and Telugu.https://t.me/gaathastory पर जाकर हमारे टेलीग्राम चैनल को सब्सक्राइब करें