Learn Hindi Naturally Through Stories
Shabdh strives to make language learning easier and natural. A child does not learn its mother tongue by memorizing the vocabulary. The language is learnt by understanding the words and sentences just from the context. We would like to follow a similar methodology to learn new languages using short stories and short real life conversations.
The story is about Narasimha avatar of Lord Vishnu, who emerges to destroy the demon king Hiranyakashipu and save his devotee Prahlada.
Learn the story behind the festival of Vinayaka Chaturthi, which celebrates the birth of Lord Ganesha, the son of Goddess Parvati, who was brought back to life with an elephant's head after being beheaded by Lord Shiva
Guru Purnima honors the sage Ved Vyasa, the ultimate guru, and is a day for disciples to express gratitude to all teachers who impart knowledge and wisdom for life.
Read the story behind Varamahalakshmi Vratham ritual
Read the story of the honest woodcutter and learn new Hindi words.
Discover the cleverness of the thirsty crow in this engaging story.
Learn how a hat-seller used his wit in this interesting tale.
Discover how a steady turtle beat a boastful hare in a race of patience over pride.
Learn how a talkative turtle’s lack of self-control led to a tragic fall in this tale of silence and wisdom.
Read a story about three fishes that shows how wisdom, quick thinking, and action can mean the difference between life and death.
Discover how a jackal’s disguise led to short-lived glory—and how truth eventually unmasked the lie.
Learn how a clever crow used wit and strategy to outsmart a deadly enemy and protect her future.
Learn how a miser’s hidden treasure proved worthless when he never used it—and lost it all the same.
Read how a wise rabbit used clever thinking to defeat a deadly lion and save the entire jungle.
A tale of selfless giving, where a poor woman's single offering moves Adi Shankaracharya to pray for her, invoking divine grace and unending prosperity on Akshaya Tritiya.
Another story about Akshaya Tritiya. Krishna blesses the Pandavas with a never-empty vessel, moved by Draupadi’s devotion and a single grain of rice.
Another story about Akshaya Tritiya. Krishna rewards Sudama’s humble gift and pure heart with blessings that turn his poverty into prosperity.
Read the story of King Parikshit, who, after being cursed, found salvation by listening to the Bhagwat Katha for seven days, establishing a significant tradition.
The story of Onam celebrates the annual return of the benevolent King Mahabali to Kerala, a boon granted by Lord Vishnu after Mahabali's selfless act of humility.
Deepavali is celebrated to honor the return of Lord Rama to Ayodhya after defeating the demon king Ravana, symbolizing the victory of good over evil and light over darkness.
Diwali celebrates the victory of Satyabhama, an incarnation of Narakasura’s mother, who defeated the evil demon king and fulfilled his wish to mark his death with light and joy.