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Maharshi Valmiki, the author of the great Indian epic Ramayana , was a Hindu sage who lived around the beginning of the first millennium B.C. He is referred to as the 'adikavi', the original creator of the Hindu 'sloka' — a verse form in which most of the great epics such as Ramayana, Mahabharata , Puranas , and other works are composed.

How Valmiki Got His Name

He was a Brahman by birth belonging to the lineage of Bhrigu. Fate consigned him to a family of robbers which brought him up. Accidental contact with the Saptarsis — the Seven Sages and with the sage Narada changed his life. By the repetition of Ramanama or the name of Ram, he attained the supreme state of a 'maharshi' or great sage. Since a 'valmika' or an anthill had grown over his body during his long period of austerities and poised state of penance, he came to be known as Valmiki.

The Epic Vision

When the mythical sage Narada came to his hermitage, Valmiki who received him with due honor, posed a question — who was an ideal man? The reply came from Narada in the form of Samkshepa Ramayana which formed the foundation on which the magnificent 24,000 verse edifice was built by Valmiki. Then, immersed deep into this story, Valmiki left for the river Tamasa with his disciple Bharadwaj. The pleasant and placid river reminded the seer of the mature and modest quality of his hero. He visualized a pure and pious man's mind reflected in the deep waters. In the next instant, he witnessed a heartless hunter mercilessly killing a male bird that was in love with its mate.

The piteous wailing of the distressed female moved the heart of the sage so much that he spontaneously uttered a curse on the hunter. However, this curse came out of his mouth in the form of a 'sloka', a perfectly metrical composition, which surprised the sage himself: "No — You shall not command any respect in society for a long time as you have shot dead an innocent bird engrossed in love". The sage had turned into a poet.

Lord Brahma's Command

His powerful emotions found an equally powerful medium for their manifestation. It was a spontaneous outburst of his inner voice motivated by divine will. When he returned to his hermitage, Brahma (the four-faced God, the creator), appeared to him and commanded him to compose an epic poem on the story of Ram as he had heard it from the great sage Narada, in his newly discovered meter. He also gave him the boon of the visions of all the incidents and the revelation of all the secrets connected with the story. Accordingly, Valmiki composed the epic, named it The Ramayana — the way or the conduct or the life story of Ram — the story of Ram's march in search of truth and righteousness.

A contemporary of the heroes of the Ramayana, Maharshi Valmiki gives very little information about himself since he was a sage who had completely dedicated his life to contemplation on God and service to humanity. History has no account of his life except that he figures briefly and modestly on two occasions in the course of the epic he wrote:

Valmiki's Cameo in Ramayana

He is one of the first sages whose hermitage Ram visits along with his wife and brother on his way to Chitrakoot after leaving Ayodhya. Valmiki welcomes them with love, affection, and reverence and utters just one-word 'asyatam' (be seated). He feels honored when Ram accepts his request and sits a while.

The other occasion is when Ram banishes Sita, it is Valmiki that shelters her and rears up her twin sons Luv and Kush. When they recite the epic poem in his royal court, Ram invites Valmiki and requests him to bring Sita along so she can prove her chastity before the elders and sages. Valmiki is offended yet keeps his composure and says Sita would comply with Ram's wishes for he is her husband. While presenting Sita in the Mandapa (prayer hall) Valmiki utters words that highlight the penance and perseverance which Valmiki practiced his entire life.

In His Own Words

"I am the tenth son of the sage Prachetas. You belong to the great dynasty of Raghu. I do not remember to have uttered any lie so far in my life. I say that these two boys are your sons. I performed penance for thousands of years. I shall not accept the fruit of all my penance if there is any blemish in Maithili (Sita). I never entertained any ignoble thought, I never wronged any person, and I never spoke any vulgar word — I shall derive the benefit thereof only if Maithili is void of sin."

A True Sage

Valmiki was truly a Maharshi. I Panduranga Rao describes Valmiki in these words: "He was purity, penance, benevolence, and meditation personified and the sole object of his dedication and contemplation was Man, a man leaves his selfish existence and lives for others identifying himself with the composite culture of the cosmic creation." The only work available of the great sage-poet, The Ramayana, has established the poet's timeless fame.

Bibliography

  • Makers of Indian Literature: Valmiki by I Panduranga Rao (Sahitya Akademi) 1994
  • Studies on Valmiki's Ramayana by GS Altekar (Bhandarkar Oriental Research Institute) 1987
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Hinduism   is a religion in which the place of the gurus has always been considered higher than God. And the importance of this thing increases when our God himself insists on the fact that the place of Gurus is higher than God. There have been many such gurus in Hindu religion who have given direction to the society, but some have made a special contribution, Valmiki ji is one of them.

If we identify Maharishi Valmiki only as the author of epic like Ramayana, then his identity will be incomplete. In Hinduism, a special identity of a guru is also from his disciple. Maharishi Valmiki was also the guru of Lava and Kush, the sons of Lord Rama. Luv and Kush had great faith in their guru Maharishi Valmiki and with this belief they defeated the entire army of Ayodhya at that time.

Everyone knows that Maharishi Valmiki has written Ramayana, but not everyone knows that he was the first or original author of Ramayana. Today you will find more than 25 stories of Ram in all over the world but all Ramayana is inspired by Maharishi Valmiki. At present, Ramcharitmanas, composed by Tulsidas, is the most listened to and read.

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Valmiki — Maharishi (the great sage) claims the distinction of being the author of the holy epic ‘ Ramayana ‘, consisting of 24,000 verses. He is also believed to be the author of Yoga Vasistha, a text that elaborates on a range of philosophical issues. Written approximately 500 years ago, it was taught to Lord Rama when He lost all the hopes in life. Read on this biography to know more about Maharishi Valmiki and his life history.

Early Life of Valmiki

Maharishi Valmiki

Valmiki Turning into a Robber

As his family grew larger, Ratnakara found it next to impossible to feed them. As a result, he took to robbery and began looting people passing from one village to another.

Meeting with Narada and Transformation

One day, the great sage Narada, while passing through the jungle, was attacked by Ratnakara. As Narada played his Veena and sang praises of the Lord, he saw a transformation coming over Ratnakara. Then, he asked Ratnakara whether the family, for whom he was robbing others, will partake in his sins also. Ratnakara went to ask the same question to his family and on being refused by all his family members, he went back to sage Narada. Narada taught him the sacred name of ‘Rama’ and asked him to sit in meditation, chanting the name of Rama, till the time Narada came back.

Ratnakara followed the instructions and kept sitting in a meditative posture for years, during which his body got completely covered by an anthill. At last, Narada came to see him and removed all the anthills from his body. Then, he told Ratnakara that his tapasya (meditation) paid off and the God was pleased with him. Ratnakara was bestowed with the honor of a Brahmarshi and given the name of Valmiki, since he was reborn from the Valmika (the ant-hill). Sage Valmiki founded his ashram at the banks of River Ganga.

Receiving Lord Rama

One day, Valmiki had the fortuity of receiving Lord Rama, His wife Sita and brother Lakshman at his ashram. On Valmiki’s suggestion, Lord Rama built his hut on Chitrakuta hill, near the ashram.

Writing Ramayana

Narada visited Maharishi Valmiki in his ashram once and there, he narrated the story of Lord Rama . Thereafter he received a vision from Brahma in which the Lord instructed him to write Ramayana in slokas, which the sage readily followed.

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Chances are you’ve come across the renowned sage, Maharshi Valmiki . He’s the mastermind behind the famous Hindu epic, Ramayana, and holds the title of ‘Adi Kavi,’ the very first poet in Sanskrit literature. Now, let’s delve into the intriguing life of Maharshi Valmiki.

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Valmiki Birth

Valmiki’s exact birth date remains uncertain, but it is traditionally believed that he was born on an autumn full moon day in the Bengali month of Ashwin, into a Brahmin family. While we know his father’s name was Pracheta, there is no available information regarding his mother’s name. Valmiki, also known as Maharshi Valmiki, is a prominent figure in history.

Maharishi Valmiki Biography

Valmiki Early Life

Maharshi Valmiki , originally known as Ratnakar, had a remarkable transformation in his life. He was once a notorious robber. However, a significant event changed his path. When he was young, Ratnakar got lost in a dense forest. His concerned parents searched for him but, sadly, assumed he was lost to a wild animal and returned home.

Fortunately, a kind hunter discovered Ratnakar in the forest and took him in. Raised by the hunter, Ratnakar later got married. This event marked the beginning of his journey to becoming the revered sage Valmiki.

Valmiki Family

Over time, Valmiki’s family faced worsening financial troubles, making it increasingly challenging for him to provide for his wife and the rest of the family. Consequently, he resorted to unlawful activities like theft and robbery to support his loved ones.

Valmiki’s Life Story

When Ratnakar found no other options, he resorted to attacking the people of neighboring villages, including his own, and robbing those who passed by. If anyone attempted to intervene during these robberies, Ratnakar didn’t hesitate to take their life. This ruthless behavior allowed him to accumulate wealth, which he used to support his family.

You might be curious about how this bandit Ratnakar became known as Valmiki and who bestowed this name upon him. To uncover the full story, continue reading below.

Valmiki and Narada Muni

One day in the jungle, there was a man named Ratnakar, who, like any other day, was hiding and waiting to steal from anyone who passed by. After some time, he noticed a sage approaching the forest, chanting “Narayana, Narayana.”

Unaware that the sage was Narada Mun i himself, Ratnakar decided to rob him immediately. He confronted the sage and threatened to harm him if he didn’t hand over his belongings.

Surprisingly, Narada Muni remained calm and even offered Ratnakar his musical instrument (khartal) and veena. This puzzled Ratnakar, as most people were terrified by his reputation, but this sage seemed untroubled.

Narada Muni then asked Ratnakar why he resorted to robbery and theft. Ratnakar, with pride, explained that he did it to support his family.

Narada Muni’s Questions To Ratnakar

Narada Muni once more inquired of Ratnakar if he had ever discussed his actions with his family, to check if they approved of his deeds or were willing to bear the consequences.

Ratnakar replied that his family would undoubtedly support his actions and none of them would refuse to share in his wrongdoings.

In response, Narada suggested that Ratnakar should ask his family for their opinion first. Until then, Narada Muni would wait for him in the forest. Following Narada’s advice, Ratnakar returned home.

After questioning his wife and other family members about the matter he had heard from Narada Muni, they all made it clear that none of them would take responsibility for his sins.

Ratnakar’s Surrender To Narada Muni

Upon hearing Narada’s advice, Ratnakar rushed to him, tears welling up in his eyes. He humbly implored Narada to guide him towards the path of righteousness.

Narada Muni, in response, instructed Ratnakar to remember Lord Rama, one of Vishnu’s ten incarnations, and fervently repeat His name. However, when Ratnakar attempted to do so, he couldn’t utter “ Rama ” because his violent nature caused it to morph into “Mara Mara” in his mind.

Puzzled by this, Ratnakar approached Narada and shared his predicament. Narada then advised him to continue chanting “Mara Mara,” assuring him that with time, it would naturally transform into “ Rama .”

Ratnakar followed Narada’s counsel, meditating and diligently repeating “ Mara Mara .” He became so engrossed in his meditation that he lost interest in food and drink, and years passed unnoticed. Eventually, ants built a nest around him, covering his entire body as he continued his devoted practice.

Narada’s Presence Near The Mound

Years later, Narada Muni ventured into the jungle once more. During his journey, he heard a persistent chant of “Rama, Rama” coming from a mound of mud. To his surprise, the voice belonged to Ratnakar himself, and no one else.

Narad compassionately approached the mound, carefully uncovering the soil to rescue Ratnakar. When the soil was finally removed, he addressed Ratnakar by name.

This incident occurred in Jhargram, West Bengal, India, at an ant mound. Ratnakar, after his intense penance, eventually opened his eyes. However, Narada sensed a profound transformation in him, as his closed eyes and serene demeanor revealed a newfound divine character.

Ratnakar humbly bowed to Narada Muni, and Narada, filled with affection, lifted him from the ground, embracing him.

Who gave the name Valmiki?

Narada informed Ratnakar that since he had been reborn from an ant mound, he would now be called “Maharshi Valmiki,” and his wisdom would guide others’ lives. It’s important to note that the place where Maharshi Valmiki and Narada Muni met was named Tapovan, located in the Jhargram district of West Bengal, India.

So, we now recognize the former bandit Ratnakar as Maharshi Valmiki, the author of the renowned epic, Ramayana. Valmiki’s most famous work, the Ramayana, tells the story of Lord Rama in epic form, making it the world’s first epic of its kind.

Mata Sita at Valmiki Ashram

According to the legend, when Rama parted from Sita, she was expecting a child. Sita found refuge in the hermitage of Maharshi Valmiki. During her stay there, she gave birth to two sons, whom she named Luv and Kush.

Valmiki Death

Determining the exact lifespan of Maharshi Valmiki remains uncertain, but it is believed that he lived for over a hundred years.

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Who was maharshi valmiki.

Maharshi Valmiki is a revered sage in Hindu mythology and is known as the author of the epic poem, the Ramayana. He is also referred to as the 'Adi Kavi,' the first poet in Sanskrit literature.

When and where was Maharshi Valmiki born?

The exact birth date of Maharshi Valmiki is uncertain, but it is traditionally believed that he was born on an autumn full moon day in the Bengali month of Ashwin, into a Brahmin family.

What is the other name of Valmiki?

Originally known as Ratnakar, Maharshi Valmiki had a transformation in his life. He was once a notorious robber but had a change of heart after a significant event. He was found in the forest by a kind hunter and eventually became a revered sage.

How did Valmiki's encounter with Narada Muni change his life?

Valmiki tried to rob the sage Narada Muni but was met with a calm response. Narada Muni questioned Valmiki's actions, and this led to a series of events that eventually transformed Valmiki into a sage.

What is Maharshi Valmiki's most famous work?

Maharshi Valmiki is best known for his epic poem, the Ramayana, which narrates the story of Lord Rama and is considered the world's first epic of its kind.

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Valmiki ( / v ɑː l ˈ m iː k i / ; [1] Sanskrit : वाल्मीकि, Vālmīki ) is celebrated as the harbinger - poet in Sanskrit literature . The epic Ramayana , dated variously from 5th century BCE [2] to first century BCE, [3] is attributed to him, based on the attribution in the text itself. [4] He is revered as Ādi Kavi , the first poet, author of Ramayana , the first epic poem.

Ramayana , originally written by Valmiki, consists of 24,000 shlokas and seven cantos (kaṇḍas) including Uttara Kanda . [ citation needed ] Ramayana is composed of about 480,002 words, being a quarter of the length of the full text of the Mahabharata or about four times the length of the Iliad . The Ramayana tells the story of a prince, Rama of the city of Ayodhya in the Kingdom of Kosala , whose wife Sita is abducted by Ravana , the demon-king ( Rakshasa ) of Lanka . The Valmiki Ramayana is dated variously from 500 BCE to 100 BCE [5] or about co-eval with early versions of the Mahabharata . [6] As with many traditional epics, it has gone through a process of interpolations and redactions, making it impossible to date accurately.

British satirist Aubrey Menen says that Valmiki was, "recognized as a literary genius," and thus was considered, "an outlaw," presumably because of his, " philosophic scepticism ," [7] as part of an "Indian Enlightenment" period. [8] Valmiki is also quoted to be the contemporary of Rama. Menen claims Valmiki is, "the first author in all history to bring himself into his own composition." [9] Rama met Valmiki during his period of exile and interacted with him. Valmiki gave shelter to Sita in his hermitage when Rama banished her. Kusha and Lava , the twin sons of Shri Rama were born to Sita in this hermitage. Valmiki taught Ramayana to Kusha and Lava, who later sang the divine story in Ayodhya during the Ashwamedha yajna congregation, to the pleasure of the audience, whereupon, King Rama questioned who they were and later visited Valmiki's hermitage to confirm if Sita, the two children claimed as their mother was in fact his wife in exile. Later, he summoned them to his royal palace. Kusha and Lava sang the story of Rama there and Rama confirmed that whatever had been sung by these two children was entirely true.

  • 1 Early life
  • 2 The first shloka
  • 3 Incarnation
  • 5 In popular culture
  • 7 References
  • 8 External links

Early life [ edit ]

Valmiki was born as Agni Sharma to a Brahmin named Pracheta (also known as Sumali) of Bhrigu gotra, [10] [11] [12] According to legend he once met the great sage Narada and had a discourse with him on his duties. Moved by Narada's words, Agni Sharma began to perform penance and chanted the word "Mara" which meant "kill". As he performed his penance for several years, the word became "Rama", the name of Lord Vishnu. Huge anthills formed around Agni Sharma and this earned him the name of Valmiki. Agni Sharma, rechristened as Valmiki, learnt the scriptures from Narada and became the foremost of ascetics, revered by everyone.

The first shloka [ edit ]

Valmiki was going to the river Ganges for his daily ablutions. A disciple by the name Bharadwaja was carrying his clothes. On the way, they came across the Tamasa Stream. Looking at the stream, Valmiki said to his disciple, "Look, how clear is this water, like the mind of a good man! I will bathe here today." When he was looking for a suitable place to step into the stream, he saw a crane couple mating. Valmiki felt very pleased on seeing the happy birds. Suddenly, hit by an arrow, the male bird died on the spot. Filled by sorrow, its mate screamed in agony and died of shock. Valmiki's heart melted at this pitiful sight. He looked around to find out who had shot the bird. He saw a hunter with a bow and arrows, nearby. Valmiki became very angry. His lips opened and he cried out,

Emerging spontaneously from Valmiki's rage and grief, this is considered to be the first shloka in Sanskrit literature . Valmiki later composed the entire Ramayana with the blessings of Lord Brahma in the same meter that issued forth from him as the shloka. Thus this shloka is revered as the first shloka in Hindu literature. Valmiki is revered as the first poet or Adi Kavi and Ramayana, the first kavya (poem).

His first disciples to whom he taught the Ramayana were Kusha and Lava , the sons of Rama :

In another verse, it is also stated that he is from the lineage of the sage Bhargava :

Incarnation [ edit ]

Vishnudharmottara Purana says that Valmiki was born in the Treta Yuga as a form of Brahma who composed Ramayana and that people desirious of earning knowledge should worship Valmiki. [15] He was later reincarnated as Tulsidas , who composed the Ramcharitamanas , which was the Awadhi - Hindi version of the Ramayana .

Temples [ edit ]

An area in Chennai , Tiruvanmiyur is believed to derive its name from Sage Valmiki, Thiru-Valmiki-Oor. There is a temple for Valmiki located in this place, which is believed to be 1300 years old. [16] [17]

There is also Shree Valmiki Mata Maha Samsthana in Rajanahalli , Karnataka .

In popular culture [ edit ]

In 1963, Valmiki , a Kannada movie, was made, starring Dr Rajkumar .

See also [ edit ]

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References [ edit ]

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  • ↑ "Valmiki" [archive] . Random House Webster's Unabridged Dictionary .
  • ↑ "All Indian life is here" [archive] . The Guardian . 23 August 2008 . Retrieved 27 April 2015 . Read 5th Paragraph <templatestyles src="Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css"></templatestyles>
  • ↑ "Sri Aurobindo on the Indian Epic Ramayana" [archive] (PDF) . uwf.edu . University of West Florida. p. 2 . Retrieved 27 April 2015 . read end paragraph of page 2 <templatestyles src="Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css"></templatestyles>
  • ↑ Valmiki, Robert P. Goldman (1990). The Ramayana of Valmiki : An Epic of Ancient India [archive] . 1 . Princeton University Press. pp.  14–15 [archive] . ISBN   0-691-01485-X . <templatestyles src="Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css"></templatestyles>
  • ↑ "harking back : Myths and facts of the beginnings of Lahore" [archive] . <templatestyles src="Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css"></templatestyles>
  • ↑ Goldman, Robert P., The Ramayana of Valmiki: An Epic of Ancient India pp. 23
  • ↑ Menen, Aubrey (1954). "Introduction", The Ramayana , p.4. Charles Scribner's Sons: New York. Template:Pre-ISBN . Template:LCC . LCCN   54-35716 [archive] .
  • ↑ Menen (1954). "The Indian Enlightenment", p.9.
  • ↑ Menen (1954). "The Heritage of the Gluttons", p.81.
  • ↑ Vishwanath S. Naravane (1998). Sages, Nymphs, and Deities: Excursions in Indian Mythology [archive] . The Author. p. 86. <templatestyles src="Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css"></templatestyles>
  • ↑ History Of Ancient India (a New Version) : From 7300 Bb To 4250 Bc, [archive] . Atlantic Publishers & Dist. 2006. p. 720. <templatestyles src="Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css"></templatestyles>
  • ↑ Mythology of Vishnu and His Incarnations [archive] . Gyan Publishing House. 2009. p. 166. <templatestyles src="Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css"></templatestyles>
  • ↑ Sacred-Texts.com [archive] IAST encoded transliteration (modified from original source to accurately reflect sandhi rules)
  • ↑ Buck, William and van Nooten, B. A. Ramayana . 2000, page 7
  • ↑ Mythology of Vishnu and His Incarnations by Manohar Laxman Varadpande (2009), p. 166.
  • ↑ http://www.columbuslost.com/2015/01/maharishi-valmiki-temple-at.html [archive]
  • ↑ http://www.thehindu.com/thehindu/mp/2003/01/23/stories/2003012300110300.htm [archive]

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  • Valmiki was the composer of the first Sanskrit poem (the Adikavya) known the world over as the epic Ramayana (Story of Lord Rama), hence he is called the Adikavi or First Poet - the Poet of Poets of India. He was born along the banks of the Ganges in ancient India to a sage by the name of Prachetasa. His birth name was Ratnakara. He apparently got lost in the jungles as a child and was found by a hunter who raised him as his own son. When he grew up he became a hunter like his foster father but also took to being a bandit to supplement his livelihood. Once it so happened he met the Maharishi Narada and tried to rob him. However Narada convinced him of the evil of his ways and converted him into a 'Brahmarishi' or religious scholar. He narrated the story of Rama (Ramayana) to him and asked him to write it down for posterity. Ratnakara did penance for many years and an ant-hill grew around him. Hence his new name 'Valmika' which in Sanskrit means an ant-hill. He came out of the anthill and penned the great epic sometime between the 4th and the 2nd century BC. "As long as there are rivers and mountains in the world, people will read the Ramayana." - IMDb Mini Biography By: Sujit R. Varma
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According to tradition, Valmiki was the author of the Indian epic poem Ramayana (“journey of Rama”), which is thought to have been created in the third century B.C. Legend says that Valmiki was a thief who one day tried to rob a Hindu holy man. The holy man had no riches to steal, but gave Valmiki a mantra—a word to be repeated in meditation. Valmiki liked the mantra and began using it. Years later he had become so absorbed in his meditation that ants built an anthill all around him, yet still he did not move; in this way he earned the name Valmiki, which comes from the Sanskrit word for anthill. When Valmiki emerged from the anthill, he had become a wise and humble saint. Later he wrote the Ramayana to record the great deeds of the hero Rama, who was one of several human forms taken by the Hindu god Vishnu.

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In every culture and subculture, anthropology has found startling and diverse mythology. Apart from the question of refinement or crudeness, mankind in every society has, in the process of evolving, found necessary to have myths. These are not simply imaginative 'tales' spun for purposes of entertainment, ut something to educate and edify our collective unconscious in a very subtle but positive way. In other words, the collective unconscious of a culture gives me to mythology, which in turn enriches it.

Some myths, therefore, are the gradual and natural educt of a particular culture or society. But there are times when certain rare and gifted individuals understand the psyche of their people and nurture growth by inventing powerful myths. The people preserve these myths and pass them down the ages. if this is kept in mind, fundamentalists will not keep quarreling about the validity of each other's mythology & religion.

Hindu mythology, with its extraordinary stories, has and for all oriented the direction of the Hindu towards the search for higher and deeper aspects of divinity. Among the rishis of the Puranas, we find that Valmiki, the first poet, with his epic poem the Ramayana, has powerfully influenced millions of atmas through the millennia--not only in the land of Bharata, but all over the world.

The common saying, 'Every saint has a past and every sinner a future' holds good for Valmiki. His original name was Ratnakara; he belonged to the Angirasa gotra (lineage). Brahmin by birth, he never performed his brahminical duties, and as a natural consequence got mixed up with anti-social elements from a young age. He turned into a notorious brigand, and used to stalk the forest paths, robbing and killing wayfarers and merchants to support himself and his family.

Ratnakara was young and strong. As his expertise as a highwayman grew, he became more confident and ferocious. At home, he was a dutiful son. Hence his parents had no inkling as to how their son supported them. Years passed in this way: he was leading a double life. He married and had children. With the burden of additional mouths to feed, he became ever more ruthless and daring.

One late evening he was searching the highway with restless eyes while hiding in the shadows of trees. He saw at a distance the lone figure of a man approaching leisurely. His practiced sight soon noticed in the man's stride and carriage something very different from the usual run of people he encountered, and this made him uneasy.

As the man drew closer, Ratnakara silently crept u to intercept him. Stifling an unnatural fear, he rushe forward and seized the man from behind, trying to bring him down. He hissed, 'Drop what you have or ! will kill you.'

All his life he had seen only fear in the faces of his victims, but this man was not the least perturbed. Rather, he was actually smiling compassionately. Ratnakara inspected the man closely and found he had no belongings save a one-stringed musical instrument and a water-pot. He was a sadhu, a holy man.

The sadhu was none other than Narada, the god tage. His words did not betray any fear or contempt: Why are you intent on robbing me? Why do you incur all this sin by robbing and killing people?'

Ratnakara was confused, and stammered, 'Why? I support myself and my family with the money I get.'

Narada looked deeply into Ratnakara's eyes, and the brigand felt as if the earth moved under his feet. the sage asked, 'Do you think your family will take the share of your sins?'

Ratnakara looked away and muttered, 'Certainly they will’.

Narada ordered him to go and ask his family members the same question. He promised to wait till he returned. But Ratnakara's heart, long enslaved to I made another blunder. He tied Narada to a tree that he would not escape.

Ratnakara dashed home, his body trembling from ition and nervousness. He found his father and Ehite out, "Father, do you know how I support you?'

He father looked perplexed and replied, 'No'.

Emboldened, Ratnakara said: I am a robber. I kill people who resist me.' Aghast his father yelled, 'What! You are a robber? Get away you outcaste!'

Ratnakara thereupon went to his mother, and then He broke out of the anthill and stepped out a new to his wife, with the same question, and got similar man, a purified being. Narada smiled and said, 'From replies. Shaken, he said, 'Do you all share my sins, now on you will be called Valmiki - he that has come as you share the money I get?' All hell broke loose out of an anthill.' Valmiki felt joy welling up within upon his uttering these words. Ratnakara backtracked him and fell prostrate at Narada's feet. turned, and fled.

One day, when Valmiki was returning after his What happened next can be best related in the bath in the river Tamasa, he was charmed by a pair words of Swami Vivekananda: 'The eyes of the robber of cranes engaged in courtship. Suddenly an arrow were opened. "That is the way of the world-even thot by a hunter killed the male. The female was my nearest relatives, for whom I have been robbing intensely grief-stricken. It flew around the fallen body will not share my destiny." He came back to the place of its mate. Valmiki became grave and blurted out the where he had bound the sage, unfastened his bonds Famous verse: fell at his feet, recounted everything, and said, "Save me! What can I do?" The sage said, "Give up you Ma nishada pratishtham tvamagamah shashvatih present course of life. You see that none of your samah; family really loves you, so give up these delusions. Yat krauncha-mithunad-ekamavadhih kama-mohitam. Therefore worship Him who stands by us whether we are doing good or evil." ill-fated hunter! You shall not command any Ratnakara interrupted, saying that he was so sinful E in society for a long time, for you have shot that he could not even utter the holy name of God one of the courting cranes. Narada then instructed him in spiritual life and initiate (Valmiki Ramayana, Balakandam, 2.14) him into the Rama mantra in the reverse form, ma-te When repeated continuously, this became ra-ma.

Never a poet, even Valmiki was surprised. Brahma Ratnakara entered the forest near the river Taman then and commanded him to write the and lost himself in prayers, worship, and meditation a in verse form for the benefit of the world. Days rolled into months and years, and years in ha bestowed on him the power to see the past more years. The great burden of his sins was being w the future, Valmiki already knew the current phase slowly burnt away by the fire of intense austerities the story, as Sita, having been banished by Rama, One day his meditation was broken when he hea laying in his hermitage with her sons Lava and a voice which he recognized as his guru's. On opening He was asked to write a story, the current his eyes, he saw Narada. As he tried to sit up, W of which was happening right in front of him. found he could not do so. Except for his eyes, Valmiki wrote the Ramayana and taught Lava and whole body was now encased in an anthill.

how to sing it with musical instruments. After many years, he took the boys and their mother to the outskirts of Ayodhya. Here a great Vedic sacrifice was being conducted by Shri Rama. After announcing his presence, Valmiki led his pupils, Lava and Kusha, to the main stage and asked them to sing the Ramayana. This was its first public recital. The audience was stunned by the beauty of the poetry, which brought the story to life. Even to this day, there is not a atma who is not moved upon hearing or reading it.

By the time Lava and Kusha had finished, Rama was in tears. It was then that Valmiki told him: 'Do not be grieved. I will now bring in Sita.' Valmiki majestically led Sita to Rama among the assembled people. The rest of the story is well known.

The wonderful epic poem Ramayana, containing 9,000 verses, still lives as vibrantly as it has for thousands of years, making a deep impression on the minds of all who encounter it. It has immortalized Valmiki.

Valmiki is also mentioned in another mighty epic, the Mahabharata. There his meeting with Shri Krishna ni Yudhisthira is portrayed. One of the heroes, Hatvakt, is depicted reciting the Ramayana after the Nothing is known about how Valmiki's earthly i ended, but being a yogi we can safely assume the gave up his body at will and merged with the Supreme Light of God.

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Valmiki is also referred as Adi Kavi (First poet) who wrote the oldest epic of Hindu mythology, Ramayana in Sanskrit. He was a harbinger-poet in Sanskrit literature. He is credited to write slokas (lines of poem) first, the base of Sanskrit poetry. Ramayana consists of 23,000 slokas with 7 cantos (phases or stages) including Uttara kandam. Ramayana tells the story of Prince Rama, his wife Sita and Ravana who abducts Sita. Rama and Sita are deeply rooted to Indian culture and civilization and the idols of worship for Hindus. It’s believed that Rama was born in Ayodhya. Ramayana is dated variously from 500 BC to 100 BC and co-eval with first phase of Mahabharata. As per Hindu mythology, Rama was born on Thretha Yuga and Krishna during Dwapara Yuga.

Valmiki is also quoted to be the contemporary of Rama. According to Ramayana, when Rama left Sita to forest, Valmiki protected her. She gave birth to Luv and Kush in Valmiki’s ashram. Valmiki was the guru of the siblings as per Hindu mythology. Both were his first disciples. It’s believed that Valmiki was born as a fisherman. He lost his way in the forest and later brought up by a hunter family. His name was Ratnakaran then. He too brought up as a hunter and he was a thief too. He robbed people to earn a living.

One day, he saw the seven sages walking through the forest and jumped in front of them. They were none other than Saptha Rishis. He asked them to give all their possessions. They asked him, why he is doing such a heinous act. When he replied that it’s for the family, Rishis sent him to his wife to ask her if she also owns a part of his sins as he is doing for the family. But she replied no. In her opinion only he is to tolerate all its sins. This single answer changed the cruel mind of the hunter and returned back to Saptha Rishis. He asked pardon and seek help to get out of his sins. As suggested, he began to chant the name of Rama.

The first poem was ‘Manushadha’ uttered by his lips when he saw the second bird too, hunted by a hunter. Valmiki witnessed the killing of its soul mate and he couldn’t tolerate the same sin again. Thus the first poem was born!

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The Ramayana is traditionally attributed to the poet Valmiki, a sage and wise man who lived in ancient India. According to legend - and the Ramayana itself - Valmiki heard the Ramayana from a celestial source and wrote down what he heard. Valmiki also appears as a character in the text of the Ramayana . At the beginning of the poem, he learns the text from a divine figure and teaches it to two youths who turn out to be the sons of Rama; later, he is the one to champion the cause of the exiled Sita.

Similar to Homer among the ancient Greeks, Valmiki is credited with creating Sanskrit poetry. One day while we was bathing, he watched two love birds singing to each other. Suddenly, an arrow came out of nowhere and killed the male bird instantly; the female died of shock and grief shortly after. Moved by this heartbreaking scene, Valmiki uttered a malediction upon the killer of the bird. This couplet was the first sloka (or verse) in Sanskrit literature, and Valmiki later wrote the Ramayana in this literary form.

Valmiki's version of the Ramayana is the oldest and most famous, but other poets have written their own versions of this great epic.

Some scholars question whether the traditional attribution to Valmiki is in fact accurate; some argue that multiple unknown parties composed the Ramayana over a number of centuries. Though it is clear that the Ramayana has received additions and edits, most devout Hindus still believe that this text comes from the poet Valmiki.

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Valmiki is considered as the foremost poet and the author of the Hindu epic “Ramayana,” one of the two major Sanskrit epics of ancient India, the other being “Mahabharata.” Although there is no historical evidence to prove his existence, Valmiki is regarded as a legendary figure in Hinduism and is believed to have lived around 500 BCE. Here is an exhaustive biography of Valmiki:

Early Life Valmiki’s birth and early life are not well-known. Some legends state that he was born as a robber named Ratnakara and was transformed into a sage through the blessings of Narada Muni, a divine sage, and poet. According to another story, he was born as the son of a Brahmin couple and was named Agni Sharma.

Transformation into a Sage The story of Ratnakara’s transformation into a sage is one of the most popular legends associated with Valmiki. According to the legend, Ratnakara was a notorious robber who terrorized the highways. One day, he encountered Narada Muni, who asked him to sing the glories of the Lord. Ratnakara, who had never heard about the Lord, asked Narada to teach him about him. Impressed by Ratnakara’s devotion, Narada initiated him into the path of righteousness and transformed him into a sage, naming him Valmiki, meaning “one born from a ant hill”.

Composition of the Ramayana It is said that Valmiki composed the “Ramayana” as a response to a tragedy he witnessed. Once, while he was meditating by the banks of the Tamasa River, he saw a pair of mating doves who were separated by a hunter. Moved by their distress, Valmiki cursed the hunter, and the curse took the form of a poem. It is believed that this poem was the first verse of the “Ramayana”.

The “ Ramayana ” narrates the story of Lord Rama, the prince of Ayodhya, and his wife Sita, who is abducted by the demon king of Lanka, Ravana. With the help of an army of monkeys and bears, Rama rescues Sita and kills Ravana, restoring peace to the world. The epic poem is considered to be one of the earliest works of Sanskrit literature and is an important text in Hinduism, revered as a story of truth, compassion, and dharma.

T eachings and Legacy Valmiki is regarded as the first poet or Adi Kavi in Sanskrit literature and is considered the father of Sanskrit poetry. He is also said to have taught the “Ramayana” to his disciples, Lava and Kusha, who later sang the epic to Lord Rama.

Valmiki’s teachings emphasized the importance of truth, compassion, and non-violence. He is revered as a great sage and his teachings have had a lasting impact on Hinduism. The “Ramayana” is considered one of the greatest epics in world literature and has been translated into numerous languages and adapted into various forms of art, including dance, music, and drama.

Conclusion Valmiki remains one of the most revered figures in Hinduism and his contributions to Sanskrit literature and Hindu tradition are immeasurable. The “Ramayana” continues to be widely read and is considered one of the greatest epics in world literature, influencing generations of Indians and shaping Hindu culture and thought for thousands of years. 0 0 0 .

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    Valmiki (/ v ɑː l ˈ m iː k i /; Sanskrit: वाल्मीकि, Vālmīki) is celebrated as the harbinger-poet in Sanskrit literature.The epic Ramayana, dated variously from 5th century BCE to first century BCE, is attributed to him, based on the attribution in the text itself. He is revered as Ādi Kavi, the first poet, author of Ramayana, the first epic poem.

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    Valmiki Birth. Valmiki's exact birth date remains uncertain, but it is traditionally believed that he was born on an autumn full moon day in the Bengali month of Ashwin, into a Brahmin family. While we know his father's name was Pracheta, there is no available information regarding his mother's name. Valmiki, also known as Maharshi ...

  12. Valmiki

    Maharishi Valmiki was born as Ratnakara to sage Prachetasa. At a very young age, Ratnakara went into the forest and got lost. A hunter, who was passing by, saw Ratnakara and took him under his own care. Under the love and care of his foster parents, Ratnakara forgot his original parents.

  13. Valmiki

    Hinduism Parents Pracheta (father) Movement Dharmic movement called Valmikism is based on Valmiki's teachings Occupation Adi Kavi Maharishi Valmiki ( / vɑːlˈmiːki /; [1] Sanskrit: वाल्मीकि, Vālmīki) is celebrated as the harbinger - poet in Sanskrit literature.

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    Valmiki was the composer of the first Sanskrit poem (the Adikavya) known the world over as the epic Ramayana (Story of Lord Rama), hence he is called the Adikavi or First Poet - the Poet of Poets of India. He was born along the banks of the Ganges in ancient India to a sage by the name of Prachetasa. His birth name was Ratnakara.

  15. Valmiki Biography

    Valmiki. Hindu poet. According to tradition, Valmiki was the author of the Indian epic poem Ramayana ("journey of Rama"), which is thought to have been created in the third century B.C. Legend says that Valmiki was a thief who one day tried to rob a Hindu holy man. The holy man had no riches to steal, but gave Valmiki a mantra—a word to be repeated in meditation.

  16. Valmiki Rshi (वाल्मीकि ऋषिः)

    Valmiki majestically led Sita to Rama among the assembled people. The rest of the story is well known. The wonderful epic poem Ramayana, containing 9,000 verses, still lives as vibrantly as it has for thousands of years, making a deep impression on the minds of all who encounter it. It has immortalized Valmiki.

  17. Om Prakash Valmiki

    Omprakash Valmiki (30 June 1950 - 17 November 2013) was an Indian writer and poet. [1] Well known for his autobiography, Joothan, considered a milestone in Dalit literature. [2] He was born at the village of Barla in the Muzzafarnagar district of Uttar Pradesh.

  18. Valmiki

    Valmiki Biography . Valmiki is also referred as Adi Kavi (First poet) who wrote the oldest epic of Hindu mythology, Ramayana in Sanskrit. He was a harbinger-poet in Sanskrit literature. He is credited to write slokas (lines of poem) first, the base of Sanskrit poetry. Ramayana consists of 23,000 slokas with 7 cantos (phases or stages) including ...

  19. Valmiki Biography

    Biography of Valmiki. Biography of. Valmiki. The Ramayana is traditionally attributed to the poet Valmiki, a sage and wise man who lived in ancient India. According to legend - and the Ramayana itself - Valmiki heard the Ramayana from a celestial source and wrote down what he heard. Valmiki also appears as a character in the text of the Ramayana.

  20. Valmiki

    Valmiki is considered as the foremost poet and the author of the Hindu epic "Ramayana," one of the two major Sanskrit epics of ancient India, the other being "Mahabharata.". Although there is no historical evidence to prove his existence, Valmiki is regarded as a legendary figure in Hinduism and is believed to have lived around 500 BCE.

  21. Valmiki

    Works about Valmiki [ edit] Valmiki, Makers of Indian Literature by I. Panduranga Rao. Some or all works by this author were published before January 1, 1929, and are in the public domain worldwide because the author died at least 100 years ago. Translations or editions published later may be copyrighted. Posthumous works may be copyrighted ...

  22. Valmiki caste

    Valmiki is a name used by a variety of communities throughout India who all claim descent from the author of the Ramayana, Valmiki. The Valmikis can be classified as a caste or Sampradaya (tradition/sect). [1] In the North West Punjab region, this caste had adopted Sikhism.

  23. Tulsidas

    Rambola Dubey (Hindi pronunciation: [rɑːməboːlɑː d̪ubeː]; 11 August 1511-30 July 1623), known as Tulsidas (Sanskrit pronunciation: [tʊlsiːdaːsaː]), was a Vaishnava Hindu saint and poet, renowned for his devotion to the deity Rama.He wrote several popular works in Sanskrit, Awadhi, and Braj Bhasha, but is best known as the author of the Hanuman Chalisa and of the epic ...