P for Padmavati – Mother of Kamsa – Deceitfully Conceived
Gobhila saw Padmavati when he was on the flying chariot, on a mission ordered by his master, Lord Kubera. While flying over
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
I Detest Procrastination
Procrastination is an unforgivable sin, It is universally forbidden, Only the wise know the power of discipline, Sticking to a strict schedule
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
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
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
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
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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,
Shikhandi – Bhishma’s Death Knell
The Day of the Swayamvar “I feel a strange sense of foreboding, my lord,” said the Queen of Kashi to her husband,
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
Nala and Damayanti – Beloved Husband, Gourmet Cook
When Nala Left Damayanti Damayanti woke up to the warmth of the morning sun streaming through the forest foliage. Thorn pricks, insect
Iravan and Babruvahana – The Story of Uloopi’s Unconditional Love
The Pandavas had transformed the barren Khandavaprastha into a flourishing, fertile kingdom called Indraprastha. The newly-built mansion that bested the best in
33 Place Brugmann – Book Review
I think the biggest success of 33 Place Bruggman is how almost exhaustively the author created a little microcosm of the war-afflicted
