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
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 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
Kadaisi Vivasayi – #filmreview – Stole my heart and soul
Kadaisi Vivasayi This Tamizh non-hyped movie is available on SonyLiv, and except for Vijay Sethupati, there are no other superstars or even
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
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
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
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The Humble Terracotta
#NaPoWriMo2022 at #ArtoonsInn #PoetryParlour #Day6 My grandmother was wise, humble, Never once have I heard her grumble, Her terracotta vessels calmed many
Crossroads – Is Your Heart Confused?
I stood at the crossroads wondering this way or that, The happy, sunny, easy way or the dark, dangerous, difficult. The choice
Aghasura – the Serpent-Python Demon
Aghasura and Kamsa The death of Vatsasura deeply traumatised Aghasura. He was devastated by it, especially since his sister, Putana, was already
Bakasura – the Crane Demon Who Was Previously Utkala
Jajali Muni and Utkala The sound of water splashing repeatedly disturbed Sage Jajali Muni’s penance. He opened his eyes to find a
How Pramila Became Vatsasura and Found Redemption
Pramila, who came to be known as Vatsasura, knew he would be next. With Putana, Trinavarta, and Sakatasura gone, his turn would
Trinavarta – the Whirlwind Demon
Trinavarta Receives Kamsa’s Orders Trinavarta walked into the court of Kamsa, “Welcome, my friend,” said the visibly hassled Lord of Mathura. “I
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
The Poison-Breasted Putana
Putana and Kamsa Putana hesitated, her hand on the knob, her eyes staring unseeing at the intricate carvings and etchings on the
Santa Campana – The Dead Souls Parade
Prerna……Prerna….. The cold zephyr tingled my ears as the gossamer curtains swayed gently at its touch. My heart turned frigid. I gripped
