Ashwatthama – The Cursed Immortal
Ashwatthama was born to Dronacharya and his wife, Kripi, before he found employment at the Kuru household as the preceptor of the
Hi.. I am Ratna Prabha
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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D for Dushala – the One and Only Unfortunate Kuru Daughter
Dushala’s Husband is Held Captive Arjuna held Jayadratha, the King of Sindhu’s, neck, ready to squeeze his life breath. Bhima, who was
J for Jambavati and the Syamantaka Gem
Shatrajit’s Love for the Syamantaka Gem Krishna stared, unseeing, at the Syamantaka Gem, his mind elsewhere, thinking about the pending tasks in
Puru’s Youthful Sacrifice for His Father
Puru stared unseeing into the horizon as the setting sun swathed the entire landscape in its resplendent radiance. The young prince was
F for Falgu River – Cursed by Sita
Sita and Dasaratha on the Banks of the Falgu River Sita sat on the banks of the Falguni River, awaiting the return
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
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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
R for Rambha – When She Didn’t Give Consent to the Evil Ravana
Even as Rambha, the beautiful Apsara, was taking a leisurely walk in the mountains, Ravana was roaming the skies on his Pushpaka
P for Padmavati – Mother of Kamsa – Deceitfully Conceived
Gobhila saw Padmavati when he was on the flying chariot, on a mission ordered by his master, Lord Kubera. While flying over
O for Oghavati – Bhishma Left His Mortal Body On Her Banks
The Goddess of the River Oghavati felt both honoured and sad. Bhishma Pitamah had chosen her banks as the place to lie
N for Nandini – the Divine Wish-Fulfilling Cow
King Dilipa and his queen, Sudakshini, sat in their room, morose and sad. The sight of the beautiful sunset covering everything it
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
L for Lilavati – Redeemed Through Bhakti
There lived a prostitute named Lilavati, a woman who went about her work with as much detachment as she could muster, despite
K for Kaikeyi and Manthara: Who Controlled Whom? Loyalty or Jealousy?
Manthara walked into her mistress’s room, angry at the injustice of the world. When she saw Kaikeyi’s happy face, her anger turned
J for Jambavati and the Syamantaka Gem
Shatrajit’s Love for the Syamantaka Gem Krishna stared, unseeing, at the Syamantaka Gem, his mind elsewhere, thinking about the pending tasks in