In this episode, we dive into a heartwarming and thought-provoking tale from the Naga folklore. A young woman, feeling lost and alone, prays to Nagoba, the serpent god, to take her into his family. Her wish is granted, but an unfortunate accident involving the serpent queen's newborns sets off a chain of events that tests the power of forgiveness. Join in as we explore themes of divine intervention, redemption, and the delicate balance between human intentions and the natural world. This story, tied to the Naga Panchami festival, reminds us of the importance of compassion, healing and our interconnectedness with all living beings. Tune in for a tale filled with magic, wisdom, and the timeless message of forgiveness. This story is based on 'Nagoba,' written by Aruna Bhargava from the book "Nagoba and Other Stories." This book is a collection of folk tales from the state of Maharashtra, India. #NagaPanchami #IndianFolkTales #Forgiveness #SerpentGod #Mythology #FamilyStories #DivineIntervention #SnakeWorship #CulturalTales #Naga Let's Connect: ►YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1pU1qiKljk-yADyJ0pHzsA ►Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Stories-of-India-Retold-105376315392520 ►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/storiesofindiaretold/ ►Stories of India Retold Podcast Website: https://storiesofindiaretold.podbean.com Listen to the Stories of India Retold Podcast ► Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/stories-of-india-retold/id1612002041 ►Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2XCH6ZI6H582CIDjY9u35w?si=cd245a77e5e94d3a ►Amazon music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/08a630be-6249-41f5-a984-7666f047fd3f/stories-of-india-retold ...or wherever you listen to #podcast Images: #Wikimedia Commons #Canva #canvaai Music: Venkatesananda - Jesse Gallagher, At Depth - Lish Grooves, Beyond - Patrick Patrikios, Hopeless - Jimena Contreras