We bow our heads, fold our hands and seek blessings from the author of the epic Ramayana- Maharishi Valmiki.
He is crowned as Adi Kavi which literally translates to first author in Sanskrit, his first scripture comprising of Ramayana.
Maharishi was not always a sage though. He was a son, a husband and a father belonging to a Brahmin family. Various stories suggest that he chose the path of robbery and theft to provide for his family.
He once attempted to loot a sage passing by from his village. Little did he know this specific robbery would be a turning point in his life as a brahmin robber with financial difficulties at home.
Meeting the sage awakened curiosity of a certain word ‘Ram’ within him. However, unable to pronounce it correctly he recited ‘Mara’ ‘Mara’ on loop.
Being so engrossed in his chants and meditation with the word, he was steady that ants formed an anthill around him. That’s exactly how Maharishi got his name ‘Valmiki’.
This anthill was found by the sage he attempted to loot, recognising the chant, steadiness and devotion, he named him Valmiki, which means anthill in Sanskrit.
He is also said to be an extraordinary guru to Sita’s two kids- Luv and Kush. He made sure the children knew the adventures of Ramayana as the love between their parents. That is a snapshot of Maharishi Valmiki’s life.
Happy Valmiki Jayanti!
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