Valmiki Jayanthi – A tribute to the poet of light and truth

Valmiki Jayanthi marks the birth anniversary of Maharishi Valmiki, the revered author of the epic Ramayana.

Valmiki is celebrated as the Adikavi, the first poet, for creating the Sanskrit shloka and pioneering India’s poetic tradition.

Before enlightenment, Valmiki was a highway robber named Ratnakar. His transformation came through meditation and divine guidance.

Inspired by Lord Brahma, Valmiki composed the Ramayana — the life story of Lord Rama — comprising nearly 24,000 verses.

Valmiki’s life teaches that anyone can rise from darkness to light through knowledge, faith, and devotion.

Valmiki Jayanthi is observed with prayers, bhajans, and processions in temples dedicated to the sage, especially in North India.

His writings emphasize truth, righteousness, compassion, and the victory of good over evil — timeless values for humanity.

Valmiki’s Ramayana continues to inspire millions, keeping alive the essence of dharma and devotion across generations. -