Tiruchendur – the Place of Soorapadman’s Fall
Tiruchendur – Awaiting Soorapadman’s Inevitable Fall Soorapadman, a powerful Asura, was the son of Sage Kashyap and Maya, a sorceress 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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Ganapati – the Elephant-Headed God Born of Parvati’s Pure Love
Parvati’s Ire – the Reason for Ganapati’s Birth Parvati was furious. Nandi had done it again! Despite repeatedly warning him, Nandi had
Vibhishana – The Immortal from Lanka
Rama Consoles Vibhishana The thousands of twinkling lamps adorning the houses and streets of Ayodhya seemed to compete against the stars in
The Last Thoughts of Duryodhana
Duryodhana On His Deathbed I lay supine, the crepuscular sky reflecting the oncoming of my night! I was broken and desolate. Everyone,
He Was Let Go
The international school was nestled in a lush, green valley amidst tall, majestic mountains. The air wafted with the indolent smells and
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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Kanha Becomes Keshava – Destroyer of Keshi – the Horse Demon
Keshi Hurtles Into Vrindavan Keshi looked terrifyingly formidable. His horse-form was humongous. His gallop raised so much dust that it was impossible
Scars That Teach Terrible Lessons
She stood at the marked spot. The mirror was perfect. Her face was adorned with a petite, well-shaped nose, glowing skin, shining
Aristasura – the Bull Demon
Aristasura and Kamsa Aristasura stood in front of Kamsa, his head down, lost in his thoughts, quite oblivious to the confused ramblings
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
My Happy Place
I see a mesmerizing sight from my cottage nestled snugly amidst tall, majestic mountains, a steaming mug of perfectly brewed coffee in
The Unseeing Eyes
The verdant valley soothes her soul, Greens, browns, purples, pinks, reds, and more Scattered wild, unpredictable, beautiful and bold, Her eyes soak
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
Book Review – Salini Vineeth – The Tree, the Well and the Drag Queen
Delving into Salini Vineeth’s The Three, the Well and the Drag Queen was like falling headlong into a veritable Carrolesque rabbit hole,
The Heady Petrichor
The sun was pitiless, In vengeance, he bore down merciless, How dare you condition the air, A wee bit more of me
Circe – by Madeline Miller – One That Rekindles Love for Greek Myth
I was late to the reading party of Circe by Madeline Miller, largely because of great fears – that it might not