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
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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Forests and Faeries – A Delightful Read
Magic, forests, faeries, and children’s books! What could be more deliciously delectable than this combo. Add life lessons taught in a simple
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
The Last Thoughts of Duryodhana
Duryodhana On His Deathbed I lay supine, the crepuscular sky reflecting the oncoming of my night! I was broken and desolate. Everyone,
Ashwatthama – The Cursed Immortal
Ashwatthama was born to Dronacharya and his wife, Kripi, before he found employment at the Kuru household as the preceptor of the
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
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Chandra – the Waxing and Waning God of the Night Sky
Chandra’s Love for Rohini Chandra was watching Rohini dress in front of the mirror. Her skin glowed in his shimmering light. Her
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
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.
Ganapati – the Elephant-Headed God Born of Parvati’s Pure Love
Parvati’s Ire – the Reason for Ganapati’s Birth Parvati was furious. Nandi had done it again! Despite repeatedly warning him, Nandi had
Kaliya, Krishna, and the Dance of Death
The buffaloes bellowed, the boys shouted, and the birds flew shrieking from the trees. The cows bleated in agony as they saw
At The Pearly Gates
She stood at the pearly white gates and stared in awe at the scene before her. People dressed in white, some with
Asha – The Indispensable Help
Amma’s voice breaks the calm of dawn. “Asha, wake Anish. He’ll be late for school.” “His alarm is 4 minutes 24 seconds
Yuyutsu – the Kaurava Who Sided with the Pandavas
The news of the birth of Yudhishthira, the eldest son of Pandu and Kunti, made Dhritarashtra, the King of Hastinapur, restless. He
Mahabali – The Asura Immortal
Mahabali looked in awe and wonder as Vamana’s size grew exponentially, so much that His head disappeared into the clouds and His
