Arjuna’s Preparation for Brihannala
Arjuna Enters Indra’s Court Indra watched Arjuna walk into his court; tall, muscular, handsome, confidence oozing out of his every pore. Indra,
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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Markandeya – The Wise Immortal
“You will die on your 16th birthday, my dear son,” Marudvathi whispered, her voice trembling, as his father, Sage Mrkandu’s, silent tears
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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
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
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
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