What is the story of Valmiki?
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What is the story of Valmiki?
He is revered as Ādi Kavi, the first poet, author of Ramayana, the first epic poem. The Ramayana, originally written by Valmiki, consists of 24,000 shlokas and seven cantos (kaṇḍas). Menen claims Valmiki is “the first author in all history to bring himself into his own composition.”
What is the real name of Maharishi Valmiki?
Ratnakkardah
Valmiki/Full name
Who told the story of Ramayana to Valmiki?
Later Brahma came to give Valmiki divine inspiration for his verse and afterwards, Valmiki fell into a meditative trance and saw for himself the life and adventures of Rama and Sita. He composed the story in verse and taught it two his disciples as shown here.
Who changed Valmiki for good?
sage Narada Muni
During his early years, Maharishi Valmiki – a highway robber named Ratnakar. It is believed that sage Narada Muni transformed him into a great devotee of Lord Rama by giving him the Rama Nama mantra.
Who is Maharishi Valmiki?
Maharishi Valmiki is believed to have been born in the house of Maharishi Kashyapa and Aditi’s ninth son Varun and his wife Chadhaishi. Maharishi Bhrigu, brother of Maharishi Valmiki, was also a great knowledgeer. The life story of Maharishi Valmiki has been very well known.
Who is Ratnakara Valmiki?
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 on the banks of River Ganga. One day, Valmiki had the fortuity of receiving Lord Rama, His wife Sita and brother Lakshman at his ashram.
Why do we celebrate Valmiki Jayanthi in India?
His story shows that human beings are capable of changing their life path and moving in the direction of a better future. Every year, on 24 October, we celebrate Valmiki Jayanthi to honor the great poet and sage Valmiki, known for composing the great Indian epic Ramayana.
Is Valmiki a contemporary of Rama?
Notwithstanding the aforesaid, it is pertinent to note that Valmiki is also quoted to be the contemporary of Rama. Rama met Valmiki during his period of exile and had interacted with him. Valmiki had Sita in his hermitage where Kusa and Lava were born to Sita.