Bhaktamal | Maharishi Valmiki
Real Name - Ratnakar
Other Names - Ādi Kavi
Aradhya - Bhagwan Ram
Disciple - Lav and Kusha
Born: 400 BC, India
Languages: Sanskrit
Father - Varun Dev
Famous - One of the Saptarishis
Author of - Ramayan
Maharishi Valmiki, revered as the Adi Kavi, is the first poet of Sanatan Dharma and the divine composer of the epic Sri Ramayana. His life is a glowing example of transformation, devotion, and the triumph of dharma. Born as Ratnakar, he initially lived as a hunter, unaware of spiritual pursuits. However, a divine encounter with Maharishi Narada awakened his inner consciousness and set him on the path of penance.
Valmiki’s intense meditation lasted for years, during which anthills (valmika) formed around him—giving him the name Valmiki. Emerging from this tapasya, he became a radiant sage, fully enlightened and dedicated to spreading truth and righteousness. Read About
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His ashram, located on the sacred banks of the Tamasa and Ganga, became a center of spiritual learning. It was here that Devi Sita found refuge after her exile, and where Luv–Kush were born and raised. Under Valmiki’s guidance, the twins grew into brave, wise princes and learned the Ramayana from the sage himself.
Valmiki composed the 24,000-verse Ramayana after receiving divine inspiration from Brahma Ji, who blessed him with the ability to see the past, present, and future. His poetic style established the foundation of shloka chandas, making him the originator of Sanskrit poetry.
Even today, Maharishi Valmiki stands as a symbol of inner purity, repentance, creativity, and compassion—an eternal guiding light for devotees, seekers, and admirers of the Ramayana across the world.
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