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Ancient stories of bards and warriors, narrated by Jim Weiss with passion and sensitivity, enhanced with music from acclaimed pianist, Paul Machlis.

Acclaimed bedtime recording with six vignettes that take the listener into scenes which bring about feelings of safety and love. A minute of soothing music follows each vignette.

Experience a captivating interpretation of the Bhagavad Gita, masterfully crafted by a renowned poet. This rendition remains true to the original text while offering a fresh, lyrical experience that transcends mere translation. The Sanskrit original, structured in the Anushtubh metre, has been transformed into a dynamic blank verse by Sir Arnold, seamlessly adapting to the poems natural rhythms. Mahatma Gandhi hailed this work in his autobiography, calling it the quintessential book for understanding Truth, providing him with profound insight during his darkest moments. Join us as we journey ...

The Saga of Erik the Red stands as one of the two pivotal thirteenth-century chronicles detailing the Norse explorations of Greenland and North America, alongside The Saga of the Greenlanders. Bursting with captivating tales of ghostly apparitions, wise women seers, and even one-legged native Unipeds, this saga is a treasure trove of both enthralling stories and authentic history. It powerfully illustrates the clash between Christianity and the ancient Norse beliefs, highlights the vital roles of remarkable women in Icelandic and Greenlandic culture, and recounts the Norsemens frequent ...

The Ramayana: The Lost Manuscript offers a sweeping, newly illuminated vision of one of humanity’s oldest and most sacred epics, restoring its grandeur, spiritual depth, and mythic resonance while bringing fresh vitality to the story of Rama, Sita, Lakshmana, Hanuman, and the eternal struggle between righteousness and chaos.

The Fall of the Nibelungs unveils the haunting tale of the Nibelungenlied, masterfully translated into plain prose by Margaret Armour from the middle high German. This poetic saga, believed to have been penned around 1200, draws inspiration from the tragic fate of the Burgundians, a Germanic tribe, decimated in 436 by Huns hired by the Roman general Flavius Aëtius. As the gripping introduction to the 1908 edition states, “the discord of two women” ignites a chain of events leading to treachery and murder, ultimately engulfing a land in ashes and erasing an entire race. This is a story of ...

We all carry wounds that can bind up our hearts and keep us from fully loving and fully living in the present. Our pain may come from devastating trauma or unconscious resentment from accumulated everyday grievances. No matter the depth of the hurt, in the warmth and wisdom of this inspiring guidebook, listeners will find courage to face the past and begin the process of letting go.

This is my first podcast, please have fun listening and give feedback :)

This podcast is the reading of many different stories from the internet. I did not write these (unless otherwise stated) I merely read them. All The original authors and websites are noted in each episode. *I did not write these stories nor do I claim any credit for its creation. I am merely using this platform to share the work in a different format.* All stories please send to talesoftheunknown1@gmail.com Thank you, enjoy the show.

In this audiobook for young listeners, Jim Weiss thrillingly narrates three of the world’s greatest adventures, each featuring a quest for wisdom.

Immerse yourself in the epic world of "Beowulf," where heroic battles and mythical creatures dominate the landscape. This classic tale of bravery, honor, and fate is brought to life, offering listeners a deep dive into one of the oldest stories in English literature.

Irish Fairy Tales is a collection of 14 Irish stories, edited by W. B. Yeats. Originally published in 1892, this collection is beautifully narrated by John Dunleavy and includes Yeats' notes and his "Classification of Irish Fairies."

Blast off to adventure in Moonbreaker: Tales from the Reaches! This fully produced audio drama series explores the world and characters of Moonbreaker, the brand new digital tabletop strategy game by Unknown Worlds Entertainment (Subnautica, Natural Selection) and from the mind of acclaimed author Brandon Sanderson (The Mistborn Series). Experience the Reaches through a series of unique stories that feature a diverse cast of characters, both new and familiar to fans of the game, voiced by some of the industry's top talent including JB Blanc, Matthew Mercer, and Khaya Fraites. The audio drama ...

I recorded this the day after we lost one of our beloved pets. Rainbow Bridge is the theme of several works of poetry written in the 1980s and 1990s that speak of an other-worldly place where pets go upon death, eventually to be reunited with their owners. It brings a lump to my throat, and often a tear to my eye but also comfort as I recall good times with Pongo.

The Gita is talk between prince Arjuna and his and charioteer Krishna. At the start of the Dharma Yudhha (righteous war) between the Pandavas and Kauravas, Arjuna is filled with great moral dilemma and despair about the violence and death the war will cause in the battle against his own kin. He wonders if he should renounce and seeks Krishna's counsel, whose answers constitute the Bhagavad Gita. Krishna counsels Arjuna to "fulfill his Kshatriya (warrior) duty to uphold the Dharma" through "selfless action".

It is ridiculous to believe we each have one and only one soulmate. What if our soulmate lived on the other side of Earth? How could we meet? How, indeed?

The original "Yoga Secrets of Patanjali" are in themselves exceedingly brief, less than 10 pages in the original ancient texts. Yet, as they are based upon the great, timeless Bhagavad Gita, they contain the essence of all practical wisdom, set forth in admirable order and great detail. This timeless theme brings forth a palpable spiritual regeneration, the rebirth of the spiritual from the psychical: the same sacred theme which the realized yogis of India so wisely and eloquently set forth over 5,000 years ago.

Ajamila is the main character of a story in canto six of the sacred Bhagavata Purana. In Hinduism, the story of Ajamila is used to illustrate that by uttering God’s divine name, there is hope for even the most sinful to be redeemed from their propensity to commit sin.

Join award winning narrator Mike Vendetti and Chicken Little, Cocky-locky, Ducky-daddles, Goosey-poosey, and Turkey-lurkey. The birds must let everyone know that the sky is falling.

Beautifully presented by Jagannatha Dasa and the artists and devotees of the Vedic Preservation Society here is an audiobook which not only entertains, enlightens, and deeply informs but just might positively change your life forever, for the better.