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
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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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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
Aghasura – the Serpent-Python Demon
Aghasura and Kamsa The death of Vatsasura deeply traumatised Aghasura. He was devastated by it, especially since his sister, Putana, was already
Prahlad – His Father’s Redeemer
When Prahlad Was Lost in Lord Vishnu’s Glories “Don’t go now, my dear husband,” pleaded Queen Kayadhu. “You know I’m pregnant and
Karna – Heinously Cast Aside at Birth
Pritha – Karna’s Mother and Princess of Kunti Rashtra It was a combination of fabulous fascination, unexpected astonishment, and overwhelming mother’s love
The Birth of Bhishma – the Epitome of Sacrifice
Ganga’s Oversight – the First Cause for Bhishma’s Birth King Indra’s court was at its resplendent best. The floors and walls shone
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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
I for Ilibila – Mother of Lord Kubera
Ilibila Warns Kubera “Please be careful, very careful, son,” warned his mother, Ilibila, as she saw his face flush with the victory
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
G for Gandhari – A Mother of a Hundred Sons and Fierce Protector
Gandhari Reminisces I waited for my son, a tremor of uncertainty stirring something deep beneath the facade of calmness. I knew today