Lighting words beyond darkness

December 16, 2025 Unknown Wizards Valli Sarvani

Every community finds hope in stories where human will rises above fate.

Mopuru Penchala Narasimham’s life reflects that quiet triumph through words and resilience.

Born on July 3, 1967, in Nellore, he grew up with sight, curiosity, and imagination.

His parents, Penchala Naidu and Penchala Lakshmi, nurtured his love for learning early.

Notably, his father often took him to libraries and cultural spaces. As a result, literature slowly became his closest companion.

During college, his creative confidence blossomed through theatre and poetry. He won a district-level award for directing Ek Din Ka Sultan.

However, glaucoma began stealing his vision during these formative years. Despite treatment and surgery, he eventually lost his eyesight completely.

This phase brought emotional collapse, uncertainty, and fear. Yet, his father’s reassurance became a powerful anchor.

His father told him that everything in God’s creation had a purpose; therefore, Narasimham returned to literature with renewed resolve.

Soon, his modern Telugu poems reached All India Radio, Vijayawada, in 1991. Later, a personal AIR interview in 1997 introduced his journey statewide.

Meanwhile, he expanded his writing for children and spiritual readers. Over time, he authored poetry, novels, autobiographical reflections, and devotional works.

Bala Katha Manjari collected poems earlier broadcast on AIR. Moreover, Velugu Poolu celebrated the inner light of visually impaired individuals. The long poem later appeared in Hindi and English translations.

Similarly, Erra Deepam reflected social realities and became Crimson Lamp in English. His spiritual books explored Shirdi Sai Baba, Lord Krishna, and Venkaiah Swamy. In fiction, Vennela Varsham drew from his own life experiences.

AIR Kadapa adapted the novel into a radio play. Additionally, he co-wrote novels addressing women’s empowerment and social reform.

His awards include the IMA Distinguished Award and Vishalandhra Award. However, he measures success beyond trophies or cash prizes.

In 2009, he founded Penna Rachayitala Sangam to support emerging poets. He also established the Spoorthi Jyothi Foundation for persons with disabilities.

Now a junior assistant at Nellore Government Medical Hospital, he still writes daily. Ultimately, his life proves that darkness cannot silence a determined spirit.

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