Karna and Sage Parashurama – Hiding a Truth or Telling a Lie
Karna or Radheya His eyes glistened with unshed tears of joyous gratitude. The simple but beautiful flower-bedecked chariot stood in the small
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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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
Angad – Vali’s Powerful Son – The One Who Stood His Ground
Angad’s Dilemma Angad sat on a sea rock, looking unseeing into the vast horizon of the endless ocean. His mind was in
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 Birth of Krishna – When Kamsa’s Worst Fears Came True
The Night of Krishna’s Birth Torrential rains, bolstered by incessant thunder and lightning, threatened to tear apart Mathura that dark, ferocious night.
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She stood at the pearly white gates and stared in awe at the scene before her. People dressed in white, some with
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