U for Urmila – the Ultimate Sacrifice of Youth, Separation and Wakefulness
“Let me come with you, Lakshmana.” It had been a couple of days since Lakshmana followed his brother, Rama, and sister-in-law, Sita,
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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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
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
The Blindfolded Lady
A blindfolded lady was walking down a dark alleyway, On her way to meet someone important. Suddenly, the agonized screams of a
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
The Green Goblin – The Painful Pangs
Ganga couldn’t sleep a wink. She tossed and turned in her bed. Her sister, Gowri, sleeping on the other side of the
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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
Tripurantaka – The Destroyer of the Fabled Three Cities
Tarakasura was stunned to see the little but extremely powerful child warrior fight in the battle. He stared unmoving as the tiny
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
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
The Beach – Where Life Comes Full Circle – Everyday
The waves crash joyfully against the rocks. The sand is cosily grainy beneath my feet. The smell of the fishy, earthy ocean
Bhagadatta and the Vaishnavastra
His steady, strong stance belied his fear. His steely expression aligned with the rippling muscles of his arms as he held the
When Yudhishthira Wilfully Lied – Under Karmic Duress
“No, no! I will not lie. The one good thing that has come from the agonising suffering of our 13-year exile is
Dhruv – The Unloved Child Who Found an Eternal Home
Dhruv’s Mother Has a Nightmare Dense, almost impenetrable darkness pervaded the atmosphere. The only light was a couple of moonlight slivers streaking
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,
Arjuna’s Preparation for Brihannala
Arjuna Enters Indra’s Court Indra watched Arjuna walk into his court; tall, muscular, handsome, confidence oozing out of his every pore. Indra,
