He taught himself to play.

Takosangba Pongen plays at a piano festival in Bengaluru, India, in late September. (AP/Aijaz Rahi)
Mr. Pongen practices piano. He lost his sight when he was 14. (AP/Aijaz Rahi)
Mr. Pongen says music gives him energy and hope. (AP/Aijaz Rahi)
Mr. Pongen waits to perform at a piano festival in India. (AP/Aijaz Rahi)
Mr. Pongen rests on a sofa before he performs. (AP/Aijaz Rahi)
Mr. Pongen’s sister guides him to the stage for his performance. (AP/Aijaz Rahi)

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Mr. P. takes a deep breath. His sister guides him to a stage. He sits at a grand piano. He plays a lovely song.

He lost his sight years ago. He found his love for music.

Pray: Thank God for the gift of music. Thank Him for the ability to hear and play songs.

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Takosangba Pongen lost his sight. He was 14 then. Now he is 27. He taught himself to play piano. He uses online videos to help. He played at a piano festival in late September. It was in Bengaluru, India. Mr. Pongen wants to be a full-time musician someday. It is hard to find a school that teaches blind students. He studies in India. He says God uses him to inspire others. “If a blind man can do it, why can’t others?”

Paul urges Christians to “make melody to the Lord with your heart.” (Ephesians 5:19-20)

For more about gifted blind artists, see Fanny Crosby by Laura Caputo-Wickham in our Recommended Reading.