Audiobooks & Podcasts
Listen to full unabridged audio narrations with atmospheric Indian acoustic Tanpura cushions. Start listening to the first chapter right here, or explore the full episode catalog for each book.
26 EpisodesBetal Pachisi — The 25 Tales of Vikram & Betal
The world-renowned cycle of 25 supernatural, philosophical riddle-tales told by the spirit Betal to the fearless Emperor Vikramaditya in the stormy midnight cremation grounds of Ujjain.
Chapter 0: The Prologue — The Monk's Ruby
71 EpisodesShuka Saptati — The 70 Tales of the Clever Parrot
The celebrated Sanskrit narrative masterpiece of wit, wisdom, and virtue. When the wealthy merchant Madanavinoda embarks on distant ocean voyages, his divine parrot Shuka protects the honour of his household by captivating his restless wife Prabhavati with 70 nights of enthralling riddles, shrewd trials, and moral deductions.
Chapter 0: The Origin — The Merchant's Departure & The Golden Cage
32 EpisodesSinghasan Battisi — 32 Tales of the Living Statues
Centuries after Emperor Vikramaditya, King Bhoja discovers Vikramaditya's buried 32-step golden throne. As Bhoja attempts to ascend, each of the thirty-two living celestial Apsara statues comes alive, recounting an extraordinary tale of Vikramaditya's supreme sacrifice, justice, and selflessness.
Prologue: The Discovery of the Buried Throne & The Cowherd's Mound
13 EpisodesDashakumaracharita — The Tales of 10 Princes
Mahakavi Dandin's 7th-century Sanskrit classic of espionage, undercover missions, subterranean heists, and royal political intrigue. Ten childhood companion princes are separated across ancient Bharat and embark on daring covert adventures to restore justice and reclaim their kingdom.
Chapter 0: Prologue — The Fall of Magadha & The Birth of Ten Princes