- By Priyanka Munshi
- Wed, 16 Oct 2024 12:12 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
Maharshi Valmiki Jayanti 2024 Date: Tomorrow, on October 16, people from all across India will observe this auspicious day with love and happiness, as it is one of the most significant occasions celebrating the birth of Maharishi Valmiki, the author of the Ramayana. Valmiki Jayanti holds a special place in the hearts of millions, honoring his teachings and his remarkable contributions to Indian literature and spirituality.
What Is The Significance Of Maharshi Valmiki Jayanti 2024?
Maharishi Valmiki's life story is truly inspiring, showing that anyone from a humble background can achieve greatness through wisdom and inner transformation. Before becoming a sage, Maharishi Valmiki was a highway robber. However, after a profound encounter with divine teachings, he transformed into one of the greatest poets and spiritual leaders of all time. His writings in the Ramayana, which narrate the story of Lord Rama's journey, teach valuable lessons about love, duty, justice, and righteousness.
“I want you to remember, always, that no man who sits upon a throne likes to hear another man being praised.” (Image Credit: Canva)
What Maharshi Maharshi Valmiki Has Taught?
On this special Valmiki Jayanti, people celebrate by reading his works and participating in various cultural programs that highlight his teachings. Temples are decorated with beautiful lights, lamps, and flowers, where devotees go to seek blessings. This celebration encourages everyone to embrace learning, live their lives with integrity, and remember that change is possible in every way, regardless of the circumstances.
Maharshi Valmiki's Teachings:
- “There is no deity powerful than time.”
- “Overdoing anything leads to sorrow.”
- “To be happy always is something which is difficult to achieve. That is to say, happiness and sorrow alternate in one’s life and there cannot be uninterrupted happiness alone.”
- “One who is haughty, who does not know whether what he does is right or wrong and who has taken the wrong path is to be disciplined even if he is a guru, parent or an elder in age or learning.”
- “Whatever a man does, good or evil, comes back to him someday. And he pays for everything.”
