Maharshi Vālmīki: Composer of Great Epic Rāmāyaṇa

The story of Sage Vālmīki is meaningful. Sage Vālmīki is a great example of how people are uplifted by the company of good men. By coming into contact with Nāradā, he became a great sage, a Brahmarshi; and he also gave the 'Rāmāyaṇa' which the world can never forget. It is one of the great epics of the world. People of other countries read it in their own languages. The study of the 'Rāmāyaṇa' can reform our lives. We can never forget Sage Vālmīki who gave this great epic to us. Let us offer our salutations to that great sage and bard.

Sage Valmiki's 'Rāmāyaṇa' is the very first such poem in Sanskrut. Therefore, it is also called the 'Ādi-Kāvya' or - the First Poem; Sage Vālmīki is also known as the 'Ādi-Kavi’, which means the First Poet. Click here to read more.

• Introduction
• Life of a Hunter
• Ratnakara became ‘Sage Valmiki’ by chanting sacred name of Rama - 'Ram Nam'
• Writing of the Great Epic 'Ramayana'