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
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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Scars That Teach Terrible Lessons
She stood at the marked spot. The mirror was perfect. Her face was adorned with a petite, well-shaped nose, glowing skin, shining
How Gorgeous Ganga Flowed as Bhagirathi
Ganga Falls In Love Ganga looked down on earth from her heavenly abode and, as usual, was delighted by the sights; verdant
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,
Markandeya – The Wise Immortal
“You will die on your 16th birthday, my dear son,” Marudvathi whispered, her voice trembling, as his father, Sage Mrkandu’s, silent tears
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
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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
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
Freedom at Midnight
The closed room was hot, humid, and heavy with agonizing shrieks. None of the women in the room batted an eyelid.
Pani Puri Love
Puri looked at the potato, disdain writ large on her face! “How plain and boring you are!” She wailed. “Look at me,
The End of Krishna Avatar
The End of the Kurukshetra War The agonizing despair-laden wails of newly widowed women and orphaned children covered the battlefield at Kurukshetra
Indrajith – the Almost Invincible Asura
The Birth of Indrajith The controlling deities of the nine astrological planets stood trembling in fear. They were in Ravana’s court, a
