B for Balandhara – the Beautiful Princess of Kashi – Bhima’s Third Wife
Bhima Meets Balandhara Bhima’s eyes followed her graceful yet determined moves. She and her opponent, a tall, powerful man with rippling muscles,
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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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M for Mandodari – A Caring Wife, Queen and a Doting Mother
Mandodari and Ravana “You have done the irreparable, Ravana, and you know it. Not only are you doomed, but this is the
BharatNatyam – When the Gift of the Cosmic Dancer Was In the Hands of Evil
“I give you the lyrical grace and beauty of Bharatanatyam,” Lord Nataraja said to Sage Bharatha. “Teach humankind how to worship me
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
The Blindfolded Lady
A blindfolded lady was walking down a dark alleyway, On her way to meet someone important. Suddenly, the agonized screams of a
Bhagadatta and the Vaishnavastra
His steady, strong stance belied his fear. His steely expression aligned with the rippling muscles of his arms as he held the
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The Journey to Swargarohini – Pondering on Familial Afflictions
“Krishna is dead!” “Krishna is no more!” “The Yadava Clan is wiped out.” Arjuna cried. He had just returned from Dwarka, where
Z for Zenith of Power – Raktabija and Shakti as Maa Kali
Shakti, the primordial goddess, looked down on the havoc wreaked by Raktabija, the Asura. He was becoming a monster, the epitome of
Y for Yamuna – How She Became Kalindi
The Goddess of the River Yamuna stared in disbelief at Shiva. He was not just distraught but seemed to be carrying the
X for X’mas Legend of Spiders and Tinsel
The questions most children ask are: Why do we do something? Why do we pray? Why do we believe in God? Why do
W for Winning to Free Your Mother – Garuda and Vinata
Vinata, mother of Garuda and Aruna, and Kadru, mother of a thousand serpents, were the daughters of Daksha and married to Sage
Q for Top 7 Quintessential Women of Strength and Courage
There are many from our puranas and itihaasas that deserve mention in this list of the top 7 quintessential women of strength
V for Vaidarbhi – Wife of Sagara and the Mother of 60,000 Sons
Vaidarbhi, the Mother of Sixty Thousand Sons Vaidarbhi, also known as Sumati, and Kesini were King Sagara’s two wives. Both of them
U for Urmila – the Ultimate Sacrifice of Youth, Separation and Wakefulness
“Let me come with you, Lakshmana.” It had been a couple of days since Lakshmana followed his brother, Rama, and sister-in-law, Sita,
T for Tapati and King Samvarna’s Love Story
Tapati gazed down from her golden palace, the intense heat that she shares with her father, Surya, the Sun God, creating a
S for Sachi – Stunningly Gorgeous Wife of Indra
Sachi lay in a stupor, sad and depressed, awaiting the return of her husband, Lord Indra. He had gone to do penance