D for Dushala – the One and Only Unfortunate Kuru Daughter
Dushala’s Husband is Held Captive Arjuna held Jayadratha, the King of Sindhu’s, neck, ready to squeeze his life breath. Bhima, who was
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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Drink and Drive Just One More Time For My Sake
She was devastated, beyond help. She stopped living the minute she laid eyes on her son’s dead, battered body! No! No! She
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
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
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
BharatNatyam – When the Gift of the Cosmic Dancer Was In the Hands of Evil
“I give you the lyrical grace and beauty of Bharatanatyam,” Lord Nataraja said to Sage Bharatha. “Teach humankind how to worship me
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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
F for Falgu River – Cursed by Sita
Sita and Dasaratha on the Banks of the Falgu River Sita sat on the banks of the Falguni River, awaiting the return
E for Ekajata – One of the Sita’s Guards in Ashoka Vatika
I am Ekajata, one of a small group of elite women guards appointed by our King Ravana, the Lord of Lanka,
D for Dushala – the One and Only Unfortunate Kuru Daughter
Dushala’s Husband is Held Captive Arjuna held Jayadratha, the King of Sindhu’s, neck, ready to squeeze his life breath. Bhima, who was
C for Cala – An Avatar of Goddess Lakshmi – A Curse Turned Into an Opportunity
Lakshmi is Distracted “How about those mangroves? Don’t you think we should do something about them?” Vishnu asked Laksmi. “Hmm.” “What hmm?
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