Shikhandi – Bhishma’s Death Knell
The Day of the Swayamvar “I feel a strange sense of foreboding, my lord,” said the Queen of Kashi to her husband,
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.
About Me
The Birth of Abhimanyu
Abhimanyu – Varchas Krishna’s meeting with Chandra, the Moon God went off well. The interaction took place a few years before the
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 Dark and Stormy Night
I love those dark and stormy nights, perfectly suited to scare the hell out of selfish, evil humans, especially the ones like
Palani – Where Muruga’s Ire Was Soothed
Skanda Travels Around the World – the Trigger for Palani’s Tale Skanda enjoyed the journey, circumambulating the world, on his smart, swift
Pani Puri Love
Puri looked at the potato, disdain writ large on her face! “How plain and boring you are!” She wailed. “Look at me,
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B for Balandhara – the Beautiful Princess of Kashi – Bhima’s Third Wife
Bhima Meets Balandhara Bhima’s eyes followed her graceful yet determined moves. She and her opponent, a tall, powerful man with rippling muscles,
A for Adrika – the Impetuous Apsara – Mother of Satyavati
Adrika’s Love for Water I loved the water, especially rivers. I played in them whenever I had the chance. Coming down to
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,