ONE THOUSAND EYES AND TWENTY HANDS ____________________________________________________ A SHORT STORY WRITTEN IN TAMIL AND TRANSLATED BY VAIYAVAN __________________________________________________________ ‘One can have recompense for a curse. Lord, is there any atonement for sin?’ Lord Brahma’s deep meditation was disturbed by that voice. It sounded repenting yet majestic. ‘Who has this guts and power to enter in my private world?’He opened his eyes with a compassionate smile. The regretting voice with self-pity gave him an inner vision. It’s Indhra. ‘Where had gone the luster and pride in his deportment? And a dark shadow covered his face. Then he opened His eyes. Indhra prostrated before him “You usually come here with some problem? Now what is new?” “Your creation!” “What do you mean?” “I mean myself” “You have acquired your freedom. Rama killed my grandson Ravana and redeemed your kingdom from him. You should enjoy it” ...