Utkaca’s Redemption as Sakatasura
The Arrogance of Utkaca Separated from his hunting party, Utkaca had been walking long and hard, meandering through dense jungles, and now
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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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
The Juggernaut
What can stop a mother from getting justice for her child?
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
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
Samudra Manthan – The Churning of the Ocean
The Need for Samudra Manthan The Asuras were at the pinnacle of their power. The strong King Bali, with his massive asura
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The Birth of Adi Shankaracharya – Aryamba’s Loving Perspective
Aryamba looked on with loving affection as she served her husband, Sivaguru, his evening meal. The happy couple was highly respected and
The Birth of Lord Rama – Born of His Sister’s Undying Love for Her Father
It was the same nightmare that awoke Kausalya in a fit of panic every night. She hears frantic knocking and banging on
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
Simple and Wise
“C’mon, Archana, the purple salwar suit is lovely. We can decide on that, no?” Arathi chided her identical twin sister. “You know
Fair – To Be or Not To Be
Here she comes again, Nalini, the great idiot! Looking at me with that horrible frown, disdain and resentment writ large on her
The Gift of the Cosmic Dancer
“I give you the lyrical grace and beauty of Bharatanatyam,” Lord Nataraja said to Sage Bharatha. “Teach humankind how to worship me
The Killer
“You’re weak because you’re smaller than me!” My neighbour shrieked gleefully. He had been gloating ever since the wobble began. Irritating chap!
When He Found His Magic
No, there's no magic! Just sad, old, fat, ugly me! Until magic happened
The Poor Thieves
You and your family were going through a rough patch. Your second sister had to be married off. Your first sister was
