Valmiki ji received the title of Maharishi due to his scholarship and penance. He composed Ramayana, one of the most important epics of Hinduism. He is also known as the first poet of Sanskrit language. In such a situation, on the occasion of Valmiki Jayanti, we are going to tell you some popular stories related to him.

When will Valmiki Jayanti be celebrated

The full moon date of Ashvim month is starting on October 16 at 08:40 pm. At the same time, this date will end on October 17 at 04:55 pm. In such a situation, Valmiki Jayanti will be celebrated on Thursday, October 17.

How did the name Valmiki come into existence?

According to the legend, Valmiki's name was Ratnakar earlier. He was a robber and used to support his family by robbing people who came to the forest. Then once he tried to rob Narad Muni who had come to the forest. But the teachings given by Narad ji changed his heart and he did severe penance to seek forgiveness from his father. He became so engrossed in penance that ants made a nest all over his body, which is why he was called Valmiki.

This is how Ramayana was composed

There is a story related to the composition of the epic Ramayana, according to which, Maharishi Valmiki composed the Ramayana at the behest of Lord Brahma. According to the story, Valmiki cursed a hunter who killed a crane, but during this time a shloka was suddenly composed from his mouth.

Then Brahma Ji appeared and said that it is because of my inspiration that such words have come out of your mouth. Therefore, you should compose the complete character of Lord Shri Ram in the form of a verse. In this way Maharishi Valmiki composed the epic Ramayana.