Simple Telugu Stories

In this story see how Birbal resolves a dispute between two men where it is one's word against the other

In this episode Birbal helps out the palace gardener who lost his money, by using this wits and keen observation powers.

This is story of how birbal teaches a lesson to akbar in a teasing way about the poor people who live in his country.

This is first story in Akbar-Birbal series, in which Birbal shows Akbar the most beautiful child.

We are starting a new series of the famous Akbar-Birbal stories. This was a suggestion from one of our listeners.

Bravery and Foolishness have a very thin line separating them. In this story, you will see how a Rat named Munni crossed that line and learn her lesson.

No work is too small. Everyone's job has its own importance and place in this complex eco system. This story shows why.

Every action does not need to have an equal and opposite reaction. In this story sashi shows us why we need to save our reactions for the right situation.

Everyone self-worth is different, and it does not go down just because someone has passed a bad comment or you or looked down upon you. This story shows how everyone solves a purpose and how circle of life is in a delicate balance.

Everyone knows how difficult it is to get rid of a bad habit. In this story, we see why it is important to get rid of them sooner rather than later.

Not everything that looks pretty on the outside is sweet on the inside. They also say, never judge a book by its cover. This is a story about how you can get deceived by a smooth talking salesman.

There is a saying that you need to treat all the world as one big family. In this story about two kids from different backgrounds, you see how there is strength in diversity, and how a bit of tolerance goes a long way in accepting other cultures.

In this story of two brothers, in which you see how being greedy does not end well.

Lot of people are scared of different things. But, some times you will have to overcome that fear in order to experience some of the wonderful things in life. See how this squirrel did that same!

No matter what you do to your appearance, your true nature never changes, so it is better to embrace who you are, rather than try to be someone else. See how the fox learnt it the hard way!

You can always get out of difficult situations using wit and patience, as long as you have what it takes to take action. This story about how a couple of crows got rid of the snake shows just that.

Not everyone who smooth talks is a liar, but every lair is a smooth talker. So, when something is too good to be true, it is most likely not true. Enjoy the episode.

This is a story about why you need to choose your friends carefully. Just knowing someone from a long time does not make them a good friend.

In this episode about a donkey and a fox, we see how there is a time and place for everything, and doing something at a wrong time could spell doom for you and everyone around you.

This is a story of how a rabbit gets out of a difficult situation using just wits.

Second episode in our panchatantra series talking about what happens when you daydream and not act on them.

This is the first story of our Panchatantra series. In this story you will see how help from friends is immeasurable, and that there is no shame in taking help from close ones.

We are starting off a new season with a brand new segment dedicated to the age old panchatantra stories!

Everyone is smart in their own way. One should not judge, just based on a few actions. This story shows what you might not be bookish but still be smart in different ways.

This is a story about how you can look at the same incidents different ways based on your perspective and mood. Glass of water can be both half empty or half full for different people.

A good deed never goes wasted. What goes around comes around.

Say good, do good, be good.

We are done with our season about folk tales and after a break, we are back with our regular stories. This is a story about how simple disagreements can be avoided. Enjoy!

We all love to drink hot soup when it is cold out, or when we are a little sick. This is a story of how soup was first created as per a folk lore in Hungary.

This is an Australian folklore about how the kangaroo got its pouch. Enjoy!

This African folklore tells us how all the stories came about and what was the origin of all stories.

In this story from the heart of Mexico, we learn about how they tell stories of the cuckoo bird and its appearance.

This episode has 2 stories from the Indian sub continent about sun and sky.

In this Native American folklore, we see how they told stories about the origin of Autumn or Fall season, and why trees change colors.

This is a folklore from ancient Greek about how spiders came into being, and who was the first spider. Enjoy!

In this first episode of our Folklore series, we see how a tiger got its stripes according to a Chinese folklore.

We are starting a new season of Simple Telugu Stories, and this time it is simple folklores from all across the world. These stories might not always have a learning aspect, but they sure are fun!

If you have ever experienced kindness from a stranger you might be thankful for them. But, you might forget to be thankful to people close to you in your day to day life. This story tells how one can show thankfulness.

They don't say time will heal everything for no reason.

Good deeds always pay off, lets see how in this story about a boy lost in the forest shows us that.

Every action we take has consequences, no matter how small it may seem. You never know how your selfless act today might help you unknowingly some day.

We give a lot of importance to physical appearance and judge people based on it. This story of a Crane and a Peacock shows how beauty is not everything, and there are lot of other characters one should have to survive and be successful.

This episode about integrity we learn that no matter what the result is, if you stay true and not loose your path or take shortcuts, you will eventually be a winner.

Authenticity and honesty are a very important if you want to go far in your career and lead a fulfilling life. If you try to deceive someone for your own gain, you can end up in bad situations. This is what we talk about in this story about an old fox.

Everyone needs to overcome their fears in order to get ahead in life. Put yourselves in uncomfortable situations and push yourself out of your comfort zone in order to get better each time. This is a story about how a baby neem fruit did the same to grow into a healthy tree.

This episode talks about how the world sees the value of a person as much as he/she values themselves. Be proud of who you are and people will eventually recognize your worth.

Kindness is a virtue that everyone needs to have. This story gives a fantasy angle on how kindness that you show always comes back to you.

In story about unity, find out how a father teaches his sons why sticking together is always better than fighting or bickering.

In this age old Aesop fable you learn why it is important to follow instructions from a grownup even though it might not be something you like to do.

In this story that takes place in a forest, we see how blindly following others without thinking for yourselves is not such a good thing.

This is a story about how planning and foresight is a good thing, and in some cases life saving.

In this story, we will learn how to overcome tough situations by being brave and clever, via an unlikely friendship between a monkey and a crocodile.

This story tells us how change can start with one person.

This story is about how honesty will always result in good things at the end.

This is an introduction to our first Podcast. Our attempt to bring age old Telugu stories to the kids of this generation.