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
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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H for Hidimba – A Mother First and Always
Hidimba looked at her son, pride and joy reeking from every pore of her body. He is the fruit of my unconditional
Vali – the Indomitable Vanara
Tara Pleads with Vali “Don’t go, my dear husband,” pleaded Tara with Vali. “Something’s amiss. How did Sugriva suddenly get the courage
I Detest Procrastination
Procrastination is an unforgivable sin, It is universally forbidden, Only the wise know the power of discipline, Sticking to a strict schedule
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
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.”
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Hastinapur – Rise and Fall
I am Hastinapur My story is old. No, ancient would be a better word to speak about my antiquity. My foundation was
The Eternal Human Struggle for Work Life Balance
“What?” Narada’s shrill voice registered shock and disappointment. “I’m not your favourite devotee?” Vishnu smiled, his eyes glinting mischievously. Here comes a
Tumburu – Narada’s Tryst With Humility
Tumburu and Rambha “You sing beautifully. You are a very talented and hardworking musician. After all, you are the chief of the
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