HeyJaredOnce Upon A Time - Stories that have stood the test of time
This is an audio Podcast where we revisit stories that have stood the test of time. Fables, legends, and human truths that shaped our ancestors and can guide us today. For years, I’ve explored the power of the human voice, from the radio studio to the leadership stage.
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Once Upon A Time- Story of Ganesh Chaturthi (opens the original)
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Ganesh Chaturthi marks the birth and arrival of Lord Ganesha, the elephant-headed deity of wisdom, prosperity, and new beginnings. While Ganesh Chaturthi began as a cherished household ritual, it evolved into one of India’s most vibrant public festivals—a grand celebration of unity, culture, and collective joy. Historically transformed into a public event by freedom fighter Lokmanya Bal Gangadhar Tilak in the late 19th century, the festival was intentionally designed to cross social divides and
Once Upon A Time- Story of Janmashtami (opens the original)
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Janmashtami marks the birth of Lord Krishna—the eighth avatar of Lord Vishnu—who came to Earth to restore peace, protect the good, and end cruelty. Celebrated around the world with colorful decorations, songs, and midnight prayers, Janmashtami is a reminder that even in the darkest times, hope and goodness always find a way to shine. Janmashtami is much more than a birthday celebration; it carries powerful lessons that stay with children for life: Good Always Defeats Evil: Krishna’s birth shows
Once Upon A Time - Stories on Raksha Bandhan (opens the original)
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Raksha Bandhan literally means "the bond of protection” and is one of India’s most cherished cultural festivals. Celebrated on the full moon day of the Hindu month of Shravana (August), it honors the enduring affection and mutual responsibility between siblings. It extends to cousins, close friends, and adoptive ties. Sisters tie a decorated thread or amulet around their brother’s right wrist as a shield of love, well-being, and long life. In return, the brother promises lifelong support and pro
Once Upon A Time - King Mahabali & Onam (opens the original)
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This episode is to mark the story behind the 10 day festival celebrated in Kerala called Onam. King Mahabali (fondly known as Maveli ) is a legendary Asura king in Hindu mythology, celebrated for his integrity, humility, and golden era of governance in Kerala. The grandson of the devout Prahlada, Mahabali ruled over a prosperous realm where deceit, poverty, and inequality did not exist. His supreme sacrifice—offering his own head to Lord Vishnu's Vamana avatar to fulfill a promise—immortalized h
Once upon a Time- Ahilyabai Holkar (opens the original)
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When we think of Independence Day, our hearts naturally light up with memories of brave leaders, fluttering tricolor flags, and the sweet sound of freedom. We often picture grand speeches and fierce battles. But long before the freedom movement swept across our land, the true spirit of India was nurtured and kept alive by extraordinary queens—women of immense courage and quiet strength who showed us what real self-governance look like. While some queens took up swords to defend their borders, th
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