Draupadi’s Humiliation
Draupadi at the Contemptible Kuru Court “Let go of my hand! How dare you touch me?” Draupadi’s piercing voice echoed through the
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Thank you for visiting my website. Here I write stories to entertain, and maybe ponder a wee bit, which means simplicity is at the core of every tale. That’s why the name Stories Made Simple. While love for retelling mythologies is huge, I cannot stop myself from using my pen to knit all kinds of yarns, digging deep into a rich repertoire of experiences, both from my personal and professional world.
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Drink and Drive Just One More Time For My Sake
She was devastated, beyond help. She stopped living the minute she laid eyes on her son’s dead, battered body! No! No! She
Bakasura – the Crane Demon Who Was Previously Utkala
Jajali Muni and Utkala The sound of water splashing repeatedly disturbed Sage Jajali Muni’s penance. He opened his eyes to find a
Karna and Sage Parashurama – Hiding a Truth or Telling a Lie
Karna or Radheya His eyes glistened with unshed tears of joyous gratitude. The simple but beautiful flower-bedecked chariot stood in the small
Yuyutsu – the Kaurava Who Sided with the Pandavas
The news of the birth of Yudhishthira, the eldest son of Pandu and Kunti, made Dhritarashtra, the King of Hastinapur, restless. He
How Pramila Became Vatsasura and Found Redemption
Pramila, who came to be known as Vatsasura, knew he would be next. With Putana, Trinavarta, and Sakatasura gone, his turn would
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Aghasura – the Serpent-Python Demon
Aghasura and Kamsa The death of Vatsasura deeply traumatised Aghasura. He was devastated by it, especially since his sister, Putana, was already
Bakasura – the Crane Demon Who Was Previously Utkala
Jajali Muni and Utkala The sound of water splashing repeatedly disturbed Sage Jajali Muni’s penance. He opened his eyes to find a
How Pramila Became Vatsasura and Found Redemption
Pramila, who came to be known as Vatsasura, knew he would be next. With Putana, Trinavarta, and Sakatasura gone, his turn would
Trinavarta – the Whirlwind Demon
Trinavarta Receives Kamsa’s Orders Trinavarta walked into the court of Kamsa, “Welcome, my friend,” said the visibly hassled Lord of Mathura. “I
Utkaca’s Redemption as Sakatasura
The Arrogance of Utkaca Separated from his hunting party, Utkaca had been walking long and hard, meandering through dense jungles, and now
The Poison-Breasted Putana
Putana and Kamsa Putana hesitated, her hand on the knob, her eyes staring unseeing at the intricate carvings and etchings on the
Santa Campana – The Dead Souls Parade
Prerna……Prerna….. The cold zephyr tingled my ears as the gossamer curtains swayed gently at its touch. My heart turned frigid. I gripped
Pazhamudircholai – Where Avvaiyar Learnt Humility
Avvaiyar – She Sacrificed Beauty and Youth “I don’t know how much longer I can continue living this life of a balladeer.”
Palani – Where Muruga’s Ire Was Soothed
Skanda Travels Around the World – the Trigger for Palani’s Tale Skanda enjoyed the journey, circumambulating the world, on his smart, swift
Yudhisthira and Yaksha Prashna
The Preamble to Yaksha Prashna Yudhishthira was meditating in one corner of a sparse but tidy mud hut just big enough to