ENTAILING TALES
By Sush
Moral stories, Parables, Fables or Inspirational stories of People known and unknown.
Every Person, Place, Piece of Art or every element has a story to tell.
Let’s lend our ears and mend our Minds.
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ENTAILING TALESNov 29, 2021
SUSHRUTA - Father of Surgery #43
This Indian physician of Ancient India has invented nearly 300 surgeries and also taught them.
First in the whole World to perform Plastic surgery 2600 years ago.
He was a specialist for every part of body. His dedication and contribution to the world of medicines is beyond words.
Even today his book Sushruta Samhita provides vast knowledge to modern doctors.
If you have not known or heard of him this episode is for you and for the knowledge of our Indian medicine.
4 Kids 40 days in Amazon #42
That's how magnificent the AMAZON FOREST really is.
Imagine like Alice in Wonderland you get dropped in between the dense jungle.
A jungle where less than 1% of the available sunlight makes it to the floor, because of the thick tree canopy.
Here 4 kids siblings, age 13, 9, 4 and 11 month old baby end up in the middle of thick jungle after a flight crash.
What happened after that? How long did they make it?
Did they survive?
Technology vs Indigenous practice/people - which won?
This episode is no fairy tale but true incident that took place in mid 2023.
SENGOL - The Sceptre has a history #41
Sceptre has been a symbol of power and monarchy in different countries like Egypt, Greek, Mesopotamia, Rome and so on.
But what does it symbolise in the Indian Parliament?
Did you know truth and justice held more value than the life of King in rule?
Such was the ethical administration in India during olden times.
What is the role played by Sengol?
Listen and enjoy the first episode in the ‘Hi Story’ Series – The history series from Entailing Tales by Sush.
Hi Story
Introducing 'Hi Story' - The History series from Entailing Tales by Sush.
This World is a unique place where every monument, architecture, forests, mountains, worship place, deity has some hidden story and facts.
I promise you they are more interesting than the movies or series we have seen or heard of.
Our ancestors were way ahead of our times and especially the Indian history has many hidden and lost gems.
Say Hi to 'Hi Story' who will reveal the history of such precious gems.
The SUDHA MURTHY Series 7 - A Life Unwritten #40
'A Life Unwritten' is one among my favorites from the stories by Sudha Murthy.
Here she narrates a story from the life of her father, a medical Doctor.
We underestimate the power of motivation or help at the right time.
But to someone in need it might have the power to change their entire life.
Entailing Tales is back with yet another gem from your favorite Sudha Murthy's Series after more than a year.
Sit back and enjoy.
And it became a Butterfly... #39
Are your days getting tough?
Is life throwing problems at you & you feel you can't handle it anymore?
Do you feel like giving up?
Can I tell you the present struggle is leading you to something more beautiful than what you have ever experienced?
Your every role model will have a story of struggle, of perseverance, of the unusual path that they might have taken.
Will you believe me if I say your in the phase of your life where you are writing a similar inspiring story of YOU ?
It is not the problem but the way we react to it that changes your life for good or even otherwise.
PONNIYIN SELVAN |Book 5| The Pinnacle of Sacrifice #38
The final volume of one of the greatest Tamil novels ever penned, PONNIYIN SELVAN – THE PINNACLE OF SACRIFICE barrels towards a startling end that will leave the listeners breathless.
Will Pandyan conspirators achieve the nefarious end they thirst for?
What will become of the bewitching temptress Nandini?
Will Chozha empire be free of the tangled web of conspiracies?
Will the mighty Chozha empire find itself under the thumb of a new Emperor after all?
Characters for reference :
Arulmozhi : One of the two protagonist. Youngest son of Sundara Chozha. Ponniyin Selvan
Murugaiyan: Elder brother of Poonkuzhali. Husband of Rakkammal. Boat Man
Rakkammaal : Sister-in-law of Poonkuzhali
Kundavi : The Chola princess. Second child and only daughter of Sundara Chola. Lover of Vandiyadevan
Mandakini : The Mute Queen. The deaf and mute mother of Nandini and Madurantaka. Love interest of Sundara Chola
Anirudha Brahmarayar : The Prime Minister of Sundara Chola's Court and a trustful intimate close friend of him
Acharya Bhikshu : The head monk in Chudamani Vihara of Nagapattinam who saves Arulmozhivarman
Sundara Chozha : The emperor of Chola empire
Ravidasan : Antagonists of the novel. Bodyguards of the late Veerapandiyan
Nandini : Pazhuvoor Princess and wife of Periya Pazhuvettraraiyar. The main antagonist of the story
Aditha Karikalan : Eldest son of Sundara Chola, the crown prince
Malayaman : Father-in-law of Sundara Chola and maternal grandfather for his children
Elder Pazhuvettaraiyar : The chancellor and treasurer of the Chola kingdom. Nandini’s husband
Vandiyadevan : The brave, adventurous and sarcastic warrior prince of Vaanar clan. Bodyguard and close friend of Aditha Karikalan in Kanchi. Lover of Kundavi. Second protagonist
Vaanathi : Shy and innocent Kodambalur princess.Friend of Kundavai
Azhwarkadiyan Nambi : A Veera Vaishnavite spy who works for the Prime Minister of Chozha dynasty. Foster brother of Nandini
Younger Pazhuvettaraiyar : The chief in-charge of Thanjavur fort.
Senthan Amuthan : A flower seller. He is a close friend of Vandiyathevan
Sembiyan Maadevi : Wife of Gandaraditya. Grandmother of the 3 Chozha siblings
Aditha Karikalan : Eldest son of Sundara Chozha, the crown prince
Thirukovalur Malaiyaman : Father-in-law of Sundara Chola and maternal grandfather for his children.
Parthibendra Pallava: Friend of Aditha Karikalan
Kanthamaran : Prince of Kodumbalur. Friend of Vandiyathevan
Elder Pazhuvettarayar : The chancellor and treasurer of the Chola kingdom. Nandini’s husband
Maduranthakan : Adopted Son of Sembiyan Maadevi. Mandakini's actual son
Manimekalai : Princess of Kadamboor. Younger sister of Kandan Maran and daughter of Kadamboor Sambuvaraiyar. One-sided love of Vandiyadevan
PONNIYIN SELVAN |Book 4| The Jewelled Crown #37
PONNIYIN SELVAN - THE JEWELLED CROWN
It's the calm before the storm
As we are coming close to the Climax, all the main characters are approaching the Chozha territory.
Will Aditha Karikalan accept Nandini's invitation and go to Kadambur Palace or listen to Vandiyadevan and stay back?
Mandakini gets abducted. By whom and for what? Does Poonkuzhali save her aunt?
Will Arulmozhi recover and come back?
Listen to the Book 4 of Ponniyin Selvan in capsule size.
Characters for reference :
Kundavi : The Chola princess. Second child and only daughter of Sundara Chola. Lover of Vandiyadevan
Mandakini : The Mute Queen. The deaf and mute mother of Nandini and Madurantaka. Love interest of Sundara Chola.
Anirudha Brahmarayar : The Prime Minister of Sundara Chola's Court and a trustful intimate close friend of him
Arulmozhi : One of the two protagonist. Youngest son of Sundara Chozha
Sundara Chozha : The emperor of Chola empire
Ravidasan : Antagonists of the novel. Bodyguards of the late Veerapandiyan
Nandini : Pazhuvoor Princess and wife of Periya Pazhuvettraraiyar. The main antagonist of the story
Aditha Karikalan : Eldest son of Sundara Chola, the crown prince
Malayaman : Father-in-law of Sundara Chola and maternal grandfather for his children
Vandiyadevan : The brave, adventurous and sarcastic warrior prince of Vaanar clan. Bodyguard and close friend of Aditha Karikalan in Kanchi. Lover of Kundavi. Second protagonist
Parthibendan : Friend of Aditha Karikalan
Kanthamaran : Prince of Kodumbalur. Friend of Vandiyathevan
Elder Pazhuvettarayar : The chancellor and treasurer of the Chola kingdom. Nandini’s husband
Maduranthakan : Adopted Son of Sembiyan Maadevi. Mandakini's actual son
Manimekalai : Princess of Kadamboor. Younger sister of Kandan Maran and daughter of Kadamboor Sambuvaraiyar. One-sided love of Vandiyadevan
PONNIYIN SELVAN |Book 3| The Slaying Sword #36
PONNIYIN SELVAN - THE SLAYING SWORD
We left the story at sea in Book 2 The Storm.
Prince Arulmozhi Varman jumps into the sea to save his friend Vandiyathevan from a burning ship. Both, the prince and Vandiyathevan end up adrift in the sea. The boat girl, Poonkhuzali rescues them.
New ideas and plots are devised in the Kadambur Palace. The Sword is preparing itself for The Day, its long awaited Day.
Characters for reference :
Arulmozhi Varman : One of the two protagonist. Ponniyin Selvan. Youngest son of Sundara Chozha
Poonkuzhali : A boat woman, she was born and raised in Kodikkarai. Mandakini's niece. Senthan Amuthan's cousin
Aacharya Bhikshu : The head monk in Sudamani Buddha Viharam of Nagapattinam
Elder Pazhuvettaraiyar : The chancellor and treasurer of the Chola kingdom. Nandini’s husband.
Vandiyadevan : The brave, adventurous and sarcastic warrior prince. Bodyguard and close friend of Aditha Karikalan in Kanchi. Lover of Kundavi. Second protagonist.
Kundavai Devi: The Chola princess. Second child and only daughter of Sundara Chola. Lover of Vandiyadevan
Nandini : Pazhuvoor Princess and wife of Periya Pazhuvettraraiyar. The main antagonist of the story
Maduranthakan : Son of Sembiyan Maadevi
Aditha Karikalan : Eldest son of Sundara Chola, the crown prince
Sembiyan Madevi : Wife of Gandaraditya. Grandmother of the 3 Chozha siblings
Mandakini : The Mute Queen in Lanka. The deaf and mute mother of Nandini and Maduranthaka. Love interest of Sundara Chozha
Azhwarkadayan Nambi : A Veera Vaishnavite spy who works for the Prime Minister of Chozha dynasty. Foster brother of Nandini
PONNIYIN SELVAN |Book 2| The Storm #35
PONNIYIN SELVAN - THE STORM
The events take place in Sri Lanka where Arulmozhi Varman is stationed for Battle of Lanka.
The flashback of how he got the name "Ponniyin Selvan" and the early days of Sundara Chozha in Sri Lanka is revealed in this episode.
Meanwhile there is trouble in the Sea. There storm and whirlwind. Will Ponniyin Selvan survive the storm?
Character description :
Vallavaraiyan Vandiyadevan : The brave, adventurous and sarcastic warrior prince of Vaanar clan. Bodyguard and close friend of Aditha Karikalan in Kanchi. Lover of Kundavi.
Azhwarkadiyan Nambi : A Veera Vaishnavite spy who works for the Prime Minister of Chozha dynasty. Foster brother of Nandini.
Nandini: Pazhuvoor Princess and wife of Periya Pazhuvettraraiyar . The main antagonist of the story. She was born in Madurai and grew up in a priest family along with royal children in Pazhayarai till her youth
Elder Pazhuvettaraiyar: The chancellor and treasurer of the Chola kingdom. Nandini’s husband
Ravidasan : Antagonists of the novel. Bodyguards of the late Veerapandiyan
Madurantaka : Son of Sembiyan Maadevi who was raised as a Shaivite
Kundavai Devi: The Chola princess. Second child and only daughter of Sundara Chola. Lover of Vandiyathevan
Senthan Amuthan: A flower seller. He is a close friend of Vandiyathevan
Younger Pazhuvettaraiyar: The chief in-charge of Thanjavur fort. Younger brother of Periya Pazhuvettaraiyar. Father-in-law of Mathuranthakar
Sundara Chola alias Parantaka II : The emperor of Chozha empire
Aditha Karikalan: Eldest son of Sundara Chozha, the crown prince and the commander of Northern troops in Sundara Chola's reign
Parthibendra Pallava: Friend of Aditha Karikalan
Poonguzhali:. A boat woman, she was born and raised in Kodikkarai.
Ponniyin Selvan: One of the two protagonists of the story after whom the novel was named. The youngest son of Sundara Chola. Beloved of all people and soldiers of the Chola kingdom
Aniruddha Brahmarayar: The Prime Minister of Sundara Chola's Court
Mandakini Devi ("The Mute Queen"): The deaf and mute mother of Nandini and Madurantaka. Love interest of Sundara Chola
PONNIYIN SELVAN |Book 1| New Floods #34
PONNIYIN SELVAN is a historical fictional novel written by Kalki Krishnamurthy in Tamil.
It tells about the early days of Arulmozhi Varman who later becomes Raja Raja Chozha , the greatest Chozha Emperor.
Kalki has explored the entire range of human emotions in these five volumes. No wonder its a magnum opus. Ponniyin Selvan is a greatest novel from the treasures of Tamil literature.
The novel is admired for tightly woven plot, vivid narration, the wit of the dialogue, and the way in which the power struggle and intrigues of the Chola empire were depicted.
New Floods is the Volume 1 of the 5 Books. The story unfolds with the journey of the protagonist Vandhiyadhevan to the capital Thanjavur.
This chapter introduces many of the 30+ characters from the story. Not many can read the 2000+ pages of the story beautifully writtenin Tamil and hence Entailing Tales bring the crux of this masterpiece.
Characters in order of appearance:
Vallavaraiyan Vandiyadevan : The brave, adventurous and sarcastic warrior prince of Vaanar clan. Bodyguard and close friend of Aditha Karikalan in Kanchi. Lover of Kundavi. Second protagonist.
Azhwarkadiyan Nambi : A Veera Vaishnavite spy who works for the Prime Minister of Chozha dynasty. Foster brother of Nandini
Nandini: Pazhuvoor Princess and wife of Periya Pazhuvettraraiyar. The main antagonist of the story
Kandhamaaran : Prince of Kodumbalur. Friend of Vandiyathevan
Elder Pazhuvettaraiyar: The chancellor and treasurer of the Chola kingdom. Nandini’s husband.
Ravidasan : Antagonists of the novel. Bodyguards of the late Veerapandiyan
Madurantaka : Son of Chembiyan Maadevi
Kundavai Devi: The Chola princess. Second child and only daughter of Sundara Chola. Lover of Vandiyadevan
Vaanathi: Shy and innocent Kodambalur princess.Friend of Kundavai.
Younger Pazhuvettaraiyar: The chief in-charge of Thanjavur fort.
Sundara Chola alias Parantaka II : The emperor of Chola empire.
Vanavan Mahadevi: Empress of the Chola empire. Daughter of Thirukovalur Malaiyamaan.
Sembiyan Maadevi : Wife of Gandaraditya. Grandmother of the 3 Chozha siblings
Aditha Karikalan: Eldest son of Sundara Chola, the crown prince
Thirukovalur Malaiyaman : Father-in-law of Sundara Chola and maternal grandfather for his children.
Parthibendra Pallava: Friend of Aditha Karikalan
Ponniyin Selvan: One of the two protagonist. Youngest son of Sundara Chozha
Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II #33
The oldest and longest-reigning monarch and queen in history, Queen Elizabeth is one of the most important and influential women in the world.
Queen Elizabeth was an extraordinary person, who lived an extraordinary life.
Throughout her reign, and seven decades of extraordinary change and challenge, Her Majesty was the epitome of duty, stability, wisdom and grace.
The End of a Historic Era with the demise of Queen Elizabeth.
Listen to know interesting facts about Her Majesty.
The SUDHA MURTHY Series 6 - A Wedding in Russia #32
Happy Republic Day to India.
‘A Wedding in Russia’ is a story from the book ‘How I taught my Grandmother to Read and Other Stories’ written by Sudha Murthy.
A true incident from her life strikes a great contrast between a tradition in Russia and India.
How often do we remember the Freedom Struggle, the Freedom Fighters and respect the Sacrifices for the freedom which is their gift to us?
Listen to this wonderful story and see if your heart has something to say.
AJI-NO-MOTO #31
What is AJINOMOTO or MSG (Monosodium Glutamate)?
What is the magical flavour or taste Ajinomoto adds to our food?
Why is almost the entire World dreading this 110+ year old product?
MSG is used commonly in Asian cuisines.
Americans long standing prejudice against Asian eating customs coined Chinese Restaurant Syndrome. This lead to racial biased Journalism and spread fear.
But till date there has not been any proven Scientific claim against Ajinomoto.
Listen to the story of AJI-NO-MOTO and decide for yourself if Ajinomoto is good or bad ⁉️
The SUDHA MURTHY Series 5 - The Real Jewels #30
Is it perishable? Can someone snatch it from you?
There is one thing that does not perish or cannot change hands.
It does not get old with age. It only gets richer with experience.
Listen to this cute story from the book 'How I Taught my Grandmother to Read and Other stories' by Sudha Murthy.
Be an EAGLE #29
Eagle is a symbol of Wisdom, Strength, and Power.
An Eagle is the King of All Birds.
Eagles are large birds that prey, have powerful well-built wings and sharp beak.
They fly high, they fly alone and it enjoys its flying straight and fast.
There are a few qualities that’s worth knowing and imbibing in our daily life.
Today we are talking about the life and lessons from an Eagle.
From the way how a female Eagle selects her companion to their parenting roles, to nurturing their eaglets these majestic birds are well-balanced and simply superb.
PM MODI'S MERCEDES MAYBACH #28
In a massive security upgrade of India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi, a highly sophisticated car Mercedes Maybach S650 Guard has been inducted to his convoy.
The car has quickly grabbed the attention of every onlooker.
Who is in charge of the Prime Minister’s safety?
Who decides such measures for the PM?
What are the features of this Black beauty?
How much of damage or attack can the car be exposed to and still bounce back?
Listen to know more
The SUDHA MURTHY Series 4 - The Red Rice Granary #27
Holla Buddies!!!
This story from Sudha Murthy's book - How I taught my Grandmother to Read is about an important lesson her grandparents have imparted in her.
The importance to give people and when we give to do so with a cheerful heart.
Its a very simple moral but a much essential one.
The Vedas convey a few conditions when we donate.
Listen to this lovely story to know it all.
The SUDHA MURTHY Series 3 - Three Thousand Stitches #26
Story is based on the Devadasi system that was legally abolished in 1988.
A religious practice that prevailed in Southern India where parents marry their daughter to a deity or temple.
But with time the practised evolved and in recent decades it has equalled prostitution.
How did Sudha approach such girls? What were the challenges faced?
Did she succeed? Is abolishing Devadasi system considered a social service as well?
Listen to know the answers to the above questions and more.
The SUDHA MURTHY Series 2 - How I taught my Grandmother to Read #25
All of us love the bond we share with our grandparents.
Who doesn’t adore being pampered and loved?
Do we reciprocate the love they give us?
A sweet memory of little Sudha with her grandmother is told in this story.
A unique little tale and a very motivating one too.
The SUDHA MURTHY Series 1 - Appro JRD #24
JRD TATA was a great Industrialist and Chairman of TATA group we all know.
Do you know what distinguishes few such good people from the rest of the crowd?
It’s their ‘Personality’. Sudha has few encounters with JRD from her life.
Appro JRD from Sudha Murthy’s ‘How I Taught my Grandmother to read’.
Stay tuned for more Sudha Murthy’s real life Stories and more.
The SUDHA MURTHY Series - Introduction #23
Sudha Murthy is the Chairperson of Infosys Foundation a non-profit organization to support the under privileged.
But more than all that she is a great human being of good values.
She is also an author and great Story teller.
Entailing Tales is excited to make a big announcement in this regard.
Listen to know what awaits.
Happy Men's Day #22
There are many social and stereotypical issues Men face in this society.
Let’s know them and get inclusive so that all of us can co-exist happily in this lovely World.
Harekala Hajabba #21
His daily wages are very meager.
How is he going to accomplish his dream?
What was Hajabba's journey that made him receive Padma Shri Award - 4th highest civilian award in India?
Face your fear #20
What keeps you from doing it ?
It's time we stop dreading over our fears and just go face it.
Do not think too much. This is the moment.
JUST GO CONQUER IT.
Happy Halloween #19
Trick or Treat, bags of sweets, ghosts are walking down the street.
Ha ha ha!!! The history behind Halloween is unraveled.
Listen up to know the story.
The Turtle's Flute #18
If you are a person who enjoys stories narrated to you then this is for You.
Turtle, a gifted flutist is trapped by a greedy Man. How will she escape now?
Did the animals help her or she helped herself out?
Indian diplomat's response to Pakistan PM #17
Her bold and clear response has made heads turn all over the World.
Don't you want to know her too?
Life Lessons from Tokyo Olympics 2020 #16
We see heartening display of courage, humanity, team spirit and camaraderie.
There are some important lessons we can take back for a lifetime.
Listen and get inspired.
Speciality of ROLEX Watches #15
Did you know it takes 1 full year to manufacture one Rolex watch? I myself love watches and this fact just amazed me.
Do you know how a Rolex resolved a Murder investigation?
Listen to this podcast to quench your curiosity.
Enjoy Enjaami #14
Listen to know more.
International Day of Happiness #13
It is important for our physical and mental well being.
With this podcast I can make you feel a little better and will give u some tips and tricks to elevate the feel of Happiness in YOU.
Pass it on #12
Many people pass by but none stops to help and no network to contact.
How helpless would you feel?
On the flip side if you could empathize and be the savior to help that helpless, how would you feel?
If you can, do help the needy and that vibe will pass on.
You have to pass it on and someday the same vibe will help you.
Women #11
Women of the world want and deserve an equal future free from stigma, stereotypes and violence; a future that’s sustainable, peaceful, with equal rights and opportunities for all. To get us there, the world needs women at every table where decisions are being made.
Last one year Women all over the World has taken a very big leap.
Listen to know more.
Biggest Threat #10
Do you know what's the biggest threat to our Public health?
It's not COVID-19 as most of us might think. This is even worse.
We just don't realize it. In one way are responsible for it as well.
But each one of us can definitely help the situation get better.
Are we ready is the question.
Truth Triumph’s #9
If you have been missing on folk tales of Mighty Akbar and his clever courtier Birbal this episode is for you. Simple and witty stories with morals for refreshing our morals.
L.O.V.E #8
When the people we love are around us we do not know the value of them or the love they shower.
Here is the love story of Anna and Boris – a true life incident that happened in Russia in the mid 20th century.
Boris left Anna after 3 days of their marriage. Did they get to meet again?
Lady with Nerves of Steel #7
Work is Worship.
Time when we all are realizing the commitment and sincerity of our Health Workers, I have a story of one such person who wore her professional uniform as an armor to fight for people who trusted in her.
Amazing Little Ones #6
Children are little wonders. Every day they have new purposes, new energy and new ideas.
Sometimes Parents themselves wonder at the surprising talents their kids have.
In this episode I have 32 tiny tales of Children who has done extra-ordinarily well in different fields during 2020.
Trust me every story will put you in silent awe.
Gift of Tongue #5
Tongue has the power to heal, the power to harm, the power to make, the power to break and the power to mend.
Words have the power to life and death.
This episode also entails the power of Positive and Negative words, the impact it has in our body.
All the above said with the help of short story and facts.
MAD - Make a Difference #4
A story of a little Boy that conveys a message how little act of kindness can heal a silently struggling soul to transform and reach great heights in life.
Fairy Tale - RUMPELSTILTSKIN #3
“If you want your children to be intelligent, read them Fairy Tales. If you want them to be more intelligent, read them more Fairy Tales” – Albert Einstein.
Here I am with a Classic Fairy Tale that was written 2000 years ago.
I am sure you will enjoy this narration.
Goodness of 2020 #2
2020 has been a unique year. Let us remember the thousands of reasons that made us smile this very year.
Let us Heal ourselves and the World together.
5 stories from different corners of the World related to Arts, Space, Technology and Motivation – Just for You.
Welcome to ENTAILING TALES with Sush
Mother of 8000 Lives #1
Real life Story of a Mother, a Nature lover.
From a person who has never gone to school to being in the list of BBC’s influential Women and Recipient of Padma Shri Award.
Story of pure dedication, unselfish love and untiring Spirit.