Tamil Short Stories - Under the tree

Kabir

05 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Kabir Das was a 15th-century Indian mystic poet and saint, whose writings influenced Hinduism's Bhakti movement and his verses are found in Sikhism's ...

The Long Tail

05 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The Long Tail explains why the big commercial hit is dead, how businesses can and will generate most of their future revenue from a long tail of niche...

Toto Chan

05 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The book is about the values of the unconventional education that Kuroyanagi received at Tomoe Gakuen, a Tokyo elementary school founded by educator S...

The Elements By Ken Robinson

05 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This book is a big compilation of his presentations on the subjects of human intelligence and creativity.  He defines the Element as “the meeti...

Panchathantra Stories Introduction

10 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This episode introduces the olden tale of Panchathantra to the kids of today. The main intention is to get the younger ones to get interested in the t...

Seidhi By Thi.Ja

10 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This is a story about a Nadaswara Vidhwan who loves his instrument but is very sadden by the thought that no one is listening to it nowadays. One...

Who Not How - Book Summary

04 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode we look into the summary of the book "Who Not How: The Formula to Achieve Big" by Dan Sullivan. Have you ever had a new idea or a goal...

Krishna Goes To Brindhavanam

03 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode on the life of Krishna, we see the events that happen when Krishna goes to Brindhavan and what miracles happen there. Please listen to...

Tirukolur Dasamughan

01 Dec 2020

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In this episode of Tirukolur Pennpillai ragasiyam, we talk about the conservation between Sita and Ravanan and how that blade of grass has 26 differen...

Sathyakaman Jabala

29 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This is a story from the Chandogya Upanishad about a boy named Sathyakaman and his mother Jabala. The boy later becomes a Vedic sage, who first appear...

Upadesam By Pudhumaipithan

28 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This is a story about a doctor who is an atheist. One day a person who performs Hathayoga comes to his clinic. After performing the operation the doct...

Ride Of A Lifetime - Robert Iger

27 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This is an episode we look at the biography of Robert Iger in which he shares the lessons while running Disney and making a turn-around of fortunes in...

Krishna & Gopikas

26 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode on the life of Krishna, we look into his mischiefs of little Krishna with the Gopikas. See what all happened during the child years of...

Srisailam By Tha.Na.Kumarasamy

26 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This is a story about a person retelling a story that happened in Srisailam when the entire group is traveling to the same place. Please listen to the...

Kurukshetram - Day8

24 Nov 2020

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In this episode of the Kurushekthram war, we are going to see what happened on the 8th day. The Pandavas were not able to control Beeshmar and they we...

Yayathi By Sujatha

23 Nov 2020

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This is a science fiction story that involves a scientist who reduces the age of people. One day a person comes in search of this scientist and what h...

Madras By Chandrasehkar

22 Nov 2020

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This is a story about a girl who wants to go to Madras from her village alone but her father refuses to. Then when all of his friends and family convi...

Tirukolur Vashistar

22 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we look into the Tirukollur Pennpillai Ragasiyam about Vashistar. Please listen to it fully and share it with all your friends.

Oru Naayum Oru Manidhanum - LaSaRa

21 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This is a story about an old man who has a dog and he is not very happy and friendly with that dog. As days go by changes begin to happen. Does he get...

Six Attributes Of Successful People

20 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we look into the six ordinary attributes of highly successful people. These attributes are really simple and will surely help you to ...

Kadan Theendhadhu By Thi.ja

20 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This is a story about a man who is cheated by a land broker for the amount of 24 thousand. After searching for the broker, the villagers finally find ...

Krishna Naming Ceremony

18 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode on the life of Krishna, we are going to see about the naming ceremony of Krishna and how secretly it was done. Please listen to the st...

Thirudanin Moondru Arpudhangal

17 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This is a story about a petty thief who migrates from a small village to Madras. He has a supernatural power of touch which he discovers and later und...

Kurukshetram - Day7

16 Nov 2020

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In this episode, we look into the events that happened on the 7th day of the Kurukshethram war. Please listen to it and share it with all your friends...

Thimala By Sujatha

15 Nov 2020

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This is a story set in the future (2080) written in the 1980s by Sujatha. There is a couple and the wife wants to visit this place called "Thimala" an...

Power Of Habit

14 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we look into the book called "The Power of Habit" by Charles Duhigg. It explores the science behind habit creation and reformation. L...

Janani By La.Sa.Ramamritham

13 Nov 2020

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This is a story about Ambal thinking about how would it be if she had a mother. She wanted to experience the motherly feeling since Ambal is the mothe...

Devaki Chittiyin Dairy - Jeyamohan

12 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This is a story about a girl who writes dairy on a frequent basis. One day when some event happens all the people in the house request her to sho...

Kurukshetram - Day6

11 Nov 2020

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In this episode, we look into the events that happened on the 6th day of the Kurukshethram war. Please listen to it and share it with all your friends...

Kanaku By Jeyamohan

10 Nov 2020

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This is a story about a person who comes to a moneylender for keeping his wooden jackfruit for money. When asked how he got it, the man says that it w...

Tirukolur Kandakarnan

09 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Tirukollur Penn Pillai Ragasiyam, we are going to see about Kandakarnan. This person is someone who does not want to utter the name...

Karaikanda Raman By Sujatha

08 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This is a story about a temple situated in South Tamil Nadu and there is a thief who wants to plunder this temple. Somethings in the surroundings of t...

Kottu Melam - LaSaRa

07 Nov 2020

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This is a story about a relationship between a brother and sister, It is one of the masterpieces of La.Sa.Ra. The relationship is so deep that the bro...

Seven Spiritual Laws Of Success

06 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This is a book by Deepak Chopra called "The Seven Spiritual Laws of Success – A Practical Guide to the Fulfillment of Your Dreams". It is freely ins...

Krishna - Rathnamala

06 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we look into the story of Puthanai and who was she. She featured during the Vamana Avatharam as Ratnamla. So listen to this story and...

Oru Ooril Irunda Manidhargal

04 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This is a story about a wealthy businessman who ran a rice shop in a town and gave loans to all his employees in their time of need. Due to unforeseen...

Bhaktha Sakkubhai

03 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we narrate the life history of one of the saints from the Pandaripuram area known as Sakkubhai. She was an ardent devotee of Panduran...

Jeyathin Bayam

03 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This is a story about a woman whose husband walks out on her during her first Deepavali after marriage. Then when the next Deepavali comes the woman i...

Viritha Karangalil By Jeyamohan

02 Nov 2020

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This is a story from Mahabharatham where Jeyamohan explains in detail what happens to Jayadrithan and how his life ends. Everyone knows that Arjuna ki...

Clock House Pudayal By Sujatha

01 Nov 2020

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This is a story about an old man who is confined to his old decapitated house but holds a small paper which is supposed to be a link to a secret treas...

Krishna - Senayi The Barber

31 Oct 2020

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In this episode, we look into the story of Senayi the barber, and how his devotion to Krishna saves his job. Please listen to the full story and share...

Moondravadhu Kann

31 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This is a story about a man and woman who meet basically on a train from Delhi to Madras. Initially, they are reserved and then slowly start to conver...

Upheaval By Jared Diamond

30 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this book, the author tries to scientifically analyze many crises and problems that occurred in 12 countries around the world and find a pattern of...

Thirugnana Sambandar

28 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we will see about Sambandar or Thirugnana Sambandar. He was a young Saiva poet-saint of Tamil Nadu who lived around the 7th century. ...

Godhavari Kundu

27 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This is a story about a vessel named "Godhavari Kundu" which is kept for a mortgage by a lady and the helper thinks that she is in grave financial tro...

Innumum Appa Than

26 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This is a story about an old father with whom both his kids want to spend their time. He is really happy that his kids are really happy to spend their...

Andavan Pichi

26 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we look into the life of a woman who was so devoted to Lord Muruga. She has given the name "Andavan Pichi" by Maha Periva to her. She...

Sri Ramanujar Part-2

25 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we look into the life and teachings of Ramanujar. Ramanuja or Ramanujacharya is an Indian theologian, philosopher, social reformer, a...

Sri Ramanujar Part-1

25 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we look into the life and teachings of Ramanujar. Ramanuja or Ramanujacharya is an Indian theologian, philosopher, social reformer, a...

Akila By La.Sa.Ra

24 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This is a story about La.Sa.Ra who comes as a character in this story and he visits his friends. What happens during this visit is the remainder of th...

Optimism Or Pessimism

23 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we look to dive into what is optimism and what is pessimism and which is required for healthy living. Also, we explore a few practica...

Yam Unbem

22 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This is a story about a person who is coming from a place where there is no food due to drought. He walks all the way to Bombay and then on the train ...

Periyanayaki Ula

21 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This is a story about how the Ambal one day comes out in disguise to see how the village functions and how they treat other people. Ambal herself is a...

Krishna Avatharam

20 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we look into the story of Krishna and how was he born. The story looks into the birth of Krishna and how he ends up in Yoshadha's hou...

Oru Laksha Puthagangal By Sujatha

19 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This is a story about a Srilankan who is troubled by the burning of One Lakh books in Sri Lanka during their civil war and wants to talk about it in a...

Thiruvona Virundhu

18 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This story is by Balachandaran Chullikadu and is taken from his autobiography, Generally, on Onam day in Kerala, no one is allowed to go hungry withou...

Krishna & Rama Comparison

18 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we discuss the similarities and the order of events in the 2 Avatarams of Vishnu. The comparisons are at a high level and will be dea...

Vama By La.Sa.Ra

17 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This is a story about a mad-man who cannot pronounce "R-A-M-A" and instead can only pronounce "V-A-M-A". He is very attached to a picture of Lord Rama...

Happiness

16 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we look into Happiness and how to get yourself happy in all situations. We look into some of the myths and how to overcome them. So b...

Tirukolur Vaduga Nambi

15 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we follow the tale of Vaduga Nambi - who is a very close disciple of Swami Ramanuja. Vaduga Nambi, likewise, was known for his Achary...

Penn Manam

14 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This is a story about a grandmother and her grandchild sitting and talking about a story of the family that lives opposite to their house. What happen...

Baghavan Nama Bogendral

13 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we look into the life of Bodhendra who was born to Kesavapanduranga Yogi and Suguna at the beginning of the 17th century (in the year...

Kadavulukku Kaditham By Sujatha

12 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This is a story about a mentally disturbed boy who keeps writing letters to God daily and does not interact with anyone. Then one fine day he becomes ...

Tukaram

11 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Sant Tukaram Maharaj was a 17th-century Hindu poet and saint of the Bhakti movement in Maharashtra. He was part of the egalitarian, personalized Varka...

Asadu By La.Sa.Ra

10 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This is a short story by La.Sa.Ramamritham is a classic on its own. The characterization is the most unique part of this story. This piece is actually...

Productivity Blog

09 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we look into the details of how to become more productive in your life and career. We look at the differences between busy and produc...

Balya Snegidhi

08 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This is a story about a young boy who really likes his aunt. One day his aunt comes to his home saying that she has had a fight with her husband. Tryi...

Tirukolur Idaiyaatroor

07 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Tirukollur Pennpillai ragasiyam we are going to see about the lines "Nillena petrEno idaiyaatroor nambiyai pOle…". Please listen ...

Kaneer By Ki,Ra

06 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This is a story about a family in which all the girls in the family have a broken leg. The story revolves around why all of them do not have proper le...

Kurukshetram - Day4

05 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This episode talks about the events happening on the fourth day of the battle in Kurukshetram. Please listen to it fully and share it with all your fr...

Nagaram By Sujatha

04 Oct 2020

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This is a story about a mother and daughter who come to a town to admit her child to the government hospital. What happens in the hospital is the rema...

ManaKanjarar

04 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Kancharur was a fertile place in the Chola kingdom. In this place there lived a staunch devotee of Lord Siva by name Manakanjarar. He was a Vellala by...

Appavin Veshti By Prabanjan

03 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This is a story about a boy who is always watching the Veshti that his father used to wear daily, One day after his father's death, he takes the Vesht...

Puthra By La.Sa.Ra Part-2

02 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this concluding episode of this classic, we look into the past of Jakadha. We get to hear about her childhood and why was she like that. What is th...

Puthra By La.Sa.Ra Part-1

02 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this part we are going to see the life of a woman named "Jakadha". The story is a classic by La.Sa.Ra and we are dividing this into 2 parts. In thi...

Blue Ocean Strategy

01 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we look into the Blue Ocean Strategy which is a book by Renée Mauborgne and W. Chan Kim. In this book, they discuss the marketing st...

Sangu Theertham

30 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This is a story about a girl who wants to take her father to Triplicane Parthasarathy temple to get Sangu theertham. The story is about explaining the...

The colour of Krishna

29 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This episode is all about the explanations given by Lord Shri Krishna on why is his skin tone dark in nature. Krishna tells different stories to diffe...

Paithiyakara Pillai By M.V.Venkatraman

28 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This is a story about a man who constantly works for his family. Then after sometime, he gets frustrated by his mother's action that he takes a drasti...

Uddhava Geeta - 24 Gurus

27 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Shri Krishna the Supreme Personality of Godhead narrates the story of Lord Dattatreya and his 24 Gurus, in His final teaching to his dear friend Uddha...

Chinthanadhi-Amma By La.Sa.Ra

26 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, it is a compilation of incidences that happened in his own life. This book is what bought him the Sahithya Academy award. In the epis...

Names of Tirumalai Temple

25 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we look into the different names of Tirumalai Hills and the story behind each of the names. Please listen to it and share it with all...

Champion's Mindset

25 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we look into the mindset required to become a champion. There are some important points said by the popular sports psychologist Dr. J...

Mittaikaran By Ki Va Ja

24 Sep 2020

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This is a story about a sweets seller who makes sweets for the kids. One day when selling the sweets to the kids the seller hits one of the children. ...

Sakthi Vaidyam By Thi.Ja

23 Sep 2020

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This is a story about a child which is very hyper-active and his school teacher comes home to complain about him. The teacher also tells his parents t...

Thadhipandan - Krishna's Friend

23 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we talk about how to be empty in our thoughts so that we can capture the full essence of GOD. This concept is explained by a short st...

Thazhavarathil Oru Oonjal

22 Sep 2020

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This is a story about a reporter who wants to write a series about villages, So he travels to one village and meets a person from whom he gets to know...

Gyana Devar

21 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Sant Gyaneshwar (1275–1296) was a 13th-century Marathi saint, poet, philosopher and yogi of the Nath Vaishnava tradition. In his short life of 21 ye...

Siridhu Velicham By Vannadasan

20 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This is a story about a couple who are very loving and fond of each other. They are both people and one day the lady's uncle dies and she is very shoc...

Akkamadevi

20 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Akka Mahadevi (ಅಕ್ಕ ಮಹಾದೇವಿ) was one of the early female poets of the Kannada literature and a prominent person in the Lingayati...

Ganga By La.Sa.Ramamritham

19 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This is a story about a man who starts thinking of his first lover. When he sees his wife he gets frustrated. So one day he decides to go and meet her...

Obstacles To Communicate - Blog

18 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we will explore the obstacles to communicate with others and why communication is an important skill in today's corporate world. The ...

Yenge Yen Vijay By Sujatha

17 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This is a story about a person who loses his scooter and makes attempts to find it. What happened and how did he loose is the story and finally will h...

Thayumanavar Swamy

17 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we will talk about Thayumanavar, Tamil: தாயுமானவர் (1705–1744).  He was also a scholar in Sanskrit and was...

Meera Tansen Sandhippu By Ashokamitran

16 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This is a story about 2 sisters who once heard a story about Meera meeting Tansen. Then they start thinking about how would that meeting be. Then they...

Tirukolur Thirumangai

15 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Tirukolur Penpillai Ragasiyam, we talk about the 12th Alzhwar - Thirumangai Alzhwar. It also tells about how God himself comes down...

Palikkal By Jeyamohan

14 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This is a story about a family that wants to buy a piece of land but that land looks to be possessed with evil actions. So they go to see an astrologe...

Karaikal Ammaiyar

13 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Karaikal Ammaiyar (meaning "the revered mother of Karaikkal"), one of the three women amongst the 63 Nayanmars, is one of the greatest figures of earl...

Uravu By La.Sa.Ramamritham

12 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This is a story about an old man falling down in the road and a young girl comes to his rescue. What is the relationship that is between the two peopl...

The Tipping Point - Blog

12 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This is a review of the book by Malcolm Gladwell called "The Tipping Point" where he says how an idea can spread like wildfire and what is the science...