A humorous folktale from Bengal for children — and for grown-ups who love listening too.

A mighty king has a peculiar secret hidden under his jeweled turban: long, floppy donkey ears! When a young barber discovers the truth, he tries his best to keep the secret… but it grows heavier and heavier until he can’t hold it in any longer. What follows is a playful tale about secrets, music, and the surprising ways the truth finds its voice.
This episode is perfect for bedtime stories, quiet time, or long car rides. If you’re looking for thoughtful, slow-paced stories for kids, meaningful children’s stories, funny folktales, or moral stories rooted in Indian tradition, this one’s for you.

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