VALMIKI JAYANTI
#HIMCOM VALMIKI JAYANTI
Valimiki is revered as a poet of Sanskrit literature,a great sage and author of the epic RAMAYANA. Valmiki is also known as Maharishi Valmiki and cosidered as the Adi Kavi.Valmiki was the first poet of Sanskrit.The birth anniversary of this great sage falls on the full moon day of the ashwin month according to Hindu Calendar.
As per Ramayana ,Shri Ram met Valmiki during his period of exile.Later valmiki gave shelter to Maa Sita in his hermitage when Shri Ram banished her.Sons Lava and Kusha was born in his hermitage only. Valmiki taught Ramayana to these twins also.
In order to honor to his unparalleled contribution in the form of timeless epic Ramayana,valmiki's birth anniversary is celebrated as the Valmiki Jayanti.
This day is to remember a great saint who rose above his limitations and through his teachings encourages people to stand against social injustice and to remember a man who personifies benevolence and penance.
HIMCOM family wishes you all a very Happy Valmiki Jayanti.
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