About Valmiki
Maharishi (the great
sage) claims the
distinction of being the
author of the holy epic
'Ramayana', consisting
of 24,000 verses. He is
also believed to be the
author of Yoga
Vasistha, a text that
elaborates on a range
of philosophical issues.
Written approximately
500 years ago, it was
taught to Lord Rama
when He lost all the
hopes in life. Read on
this biography to know
more about Maharishi
Valmiki and his life
history.
Early Life
Maharishi Valmiki was
born as Ratnakara to
sage Prachetasa. At a
very young age,
Ratnakara went into
the forest and got lost.
A hunter, who was
passing by, saw
Ratnakara and took him
under his own care.
Under the love and care
of his foster parents,
Ratnakara forgot his
original parents. Under
his father's guidance,
Ratnakara turned out
to be an excellent
hunter. As he
approached
marriageable age,
Ratnakara was married
to a beautiful girl from
hunter's family.
Turning into a Robber
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