- By Aditi Priya Singh
- Tue, 07 Oct 2025 12:10 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
The Valmiki Ramayana, one of the greatest epics of ancient India, was written by Sage Valmiki and still inspires millions of people today, whose jayanti is being celebrated on 7 October 2025. It tells the story of Lord Rama beautifully, showing his commitment to dharma (righteousness), truth and relationships. Each verse in the Ramayana has profound significance and moral teachings that have the power to change a person's life. Beyond religion, these teachings teach us how to live a life that is honest, compassionate, brave, and patient.
Whether it is about being loyal to family, performing duties selflessly, or facing challenges with calmness, the Ramayana shows us the way. Here are 50+ powerful verses from the Valmiki Ramayana that everyone should read, understand, and follow in daily life to become a better human being and lead a peaceful, meaningful existence.
Valmiki Ramayana Verses on Truth and Dharma (Righteousness)
1. सत्यमेव परं धर्मम्।
Satyam eva param dharmam.
➤ Truth is the highest duty.
2. न हि सत्यात् परो धर्मः।
Na hi satyāt paro dharmaḥ.
➤ There is no virtue greater than truth.
3. धर्मो रक्षति रक्षितः।
Dharmo rakṣati rakṣitaḥ.
➤ Dharma protects those who protect it.
4. परोपकाराय सतां विभूतयः।
Paropakārāya satāṃ vibhūtayaḥ.
➤ True wealth lies in helping others.
5. न हि धर्मो हृदि स्थितो विनश्यति।
Nahi dharmo hṛdi sthito vināśyati.
➤ Righteousness that lives in the heart never fades.
Valmiki Verses for Family and Relationships
6. पितृभक्तिः परो धर्मः।
Pitṛbhaktir paro dharmaḥ.
➤ Devotion to one’s father is the supreme duty.
7. मातृ देवो भव।
Mātṛ devo bhava.
➤ Mother is equal to a divine being.
8. भार्या पत्यूः सहधर्मचारिणी।
Bhāryā patyuḥ sahadharmacarī.
➤ A wife is a true companion in dharma.
9. स्नेहः बन्धनम् आयुषः।
Snehaḥ bandhanam āyuṣaḥ.
➤ Love is the bond that sustains life.
10. पुत्रार्थे क्रियते भार्या।
Putrārthe kriyate bhāryā.
➤ A wife’s presence completes family dharma.
Courage and Leadership Verses
11. कर्मण्येव अधिकारस्ते।
Karmaṇyeva adhikāraste.
➤ Your right is to perform your duty.
12. वीर्यं हि शौर्यस्य लक्षणम्।
Vīryaṃ hi śauryasya lakṣaṇam.
➤ Valor is the mark of bravery.
13. निर्भयं कर्म कुर्वीत।
Nirbhayaṃ karma kurvīta.
➤ Perform your duty without fear.
14. साहसं शौर्यम् आयत्तम्।
Sāhasam śauryam āyattam.
➤ Courage defines true strength.
15. नित्यं उत्साहवान् भव।
Nityam utsāha vān bhava.
➤ Always remain enthusiastic and determined.
Wisdom and Knowledge Verses by Maharishi Valmiki
16. विद्या ददाति विनयम्।
Vidya dadāti vinayam.
➤ Knowledge gives humility.
17. विनयात् याति पात्रताम्।
Vinayāt yāti pātratām.
➤ Humility brings worthiness.
18. न ज्ञानेंन सदृशं पवित्रम् इह विद्यते।
Na jñānena sadṛśaṃ pavitram iha vidyate.
➤ Nothing is as pure as wisdom.
19. आत्मानं सततं ज्ञात्वा।
Ātmānam satataṃ jñātvā.
➤ Know your true self always.
20. प्रज्ञायाः परमः लाभः।
Prajñāyāḥ paramo lābhaḥ.
➤ Wisdom is the greatest gain.
Valmiki’s Verses on Compassion and Forgiveness
21. दया सर्वभूतेषु।
Dayā sarvabhūteṣu.
➤ Show compassion to all beings.
22. क्षमा शान्तिरनुत्तमा।
Kṣamā śāntir anuttamā.
➤ Forgiveness is the ultimate peace.
23. अहिंसा परमो धर्मः।
Ahiṃsā paramo dharmaḥ.
➤ Non-violence is the highest virtue.
24. परदुःखे अनुकंपनम्।
Paraduḥkhe anukampanam.
➤ Empathy in others’ sorrow is true humanity.
25. स्नेहो बन्धति जीव्यानाम्।
Sneho bandhati jīvānām.
➤ Compassion connects every life.
Verses on Devotion and Faith
26. भक्तिः प्रेम स्वरूपिणी।
Bhaktiḥ prema svarūpiṇī.
➤ Devotion is the form of love.
27. श्रद्धा हि परमा सिद्धिः।
Śraddhā hi paramā siddhiḥ.
➤ Faith brings the highest success.
28. हरेर्नामैव केवलम्।
Harer nāmaiva kevalam.
➤ Chanting God’s name alone gives peace.
29. यद्भावं तद्भवति।
Yad bhāvam tad bhavati.
➤ What you believe, you become.
30. भक्तिविना मोक्षो न स्यात्।
Bhakti vinā mokṣo na syāt.
➤ Without devotion, liberation is impossible.
Valmiki Duty and Responsibility Shlokas
31. कर्तव्यं कर्म कार्यम्।
Kartavyaṃ karma kāryam.
➤ One must perform their duty sincerely.
32. न स्वार्थार्थी सतां धर्मः।
Na svārthārthī satāṃ dharmaḥ.
➤ The righteous never act for selfish gain.
33. यथा धर्मः तथा जयः।
Yathā dharma tathā jayaḥ.
➤ Victory follows righteousness.
34. स्वधर्मे निधनं श्रेयः।
Svadharme nidhanam śreyaḥ.
➤ Better to die performing your own duty.
35. सेवा धर्मः परमः।
Sevā dharmaḥ paramaḥ.
➤ Service is the greatest virtue.
Sage Valmiki’s Verses on Patience and Self-Control
36. क्षमा बलम् अशक्तानाम्।
Kṣamā balam aśaktānām.
➤ Patience is the strength of the weak.
37. दमः श्रेष्ठो गुणानाम्।
Damaḥ śreṣṭho guṇānām.
➤ Self-control is the highest virtue.
38. क्रोधं जहि।
Krodhaṃ jahi.
➤ Conquer anger.
39. शान्तिरेव महाशक्तिः।
Śāntir eva mahāśaktiḥ.
➤ Calmness is true power.
40. आत्मविजयः सर्वज्ययः।
Ātma-vijayaḥ sarva-jayaḥ.
➤ Self-mastery is the greatest victory.
Friendship and Loyalty Verses by Valmiki
41. सखा सत्यपरः भवेत्।
Sakha satya-paro bhavet.
➤ A true friend is always honest.
42. मित्रं सर्वत्र पूज्यते।
Mitraṃ sarvatra pūjyate.
➤ Friendship is to be respected everywhere.
43. भक्तिः मित्रेषु शोभते।
Bhaktiḥ mitreṣu śobhate.
➤ Loyalty enhances friendship.
44. सत्येन मित्रं वर्धते।
Satyena mitraṃ vardhate.
➤ Truth strengthens friendship.
45. हितं मित्रं श्रेष्ठम्।
Hitam mitraṃ śreṣṭham.
➤ A true friend always gives good counsel.
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Peace and Spiritual Growth Shlokas from Valmiki Ramayana
46. शान्तिरेव सुखस्य मूलम्।
Śāntir eva sukhasya mūlam.
➤ Peace is the root of happiness.
47. मनसः शुद्धिर्मोक्षः।
Manasaḥ śuddhir mokṣaḥ.
➤ Purity of mind leads to liberation.
48. आत्मसंयमम् आचर।
Ātma saṃyamam āchara.
➤ Practice control over your senses.
49. निर्वैरता सुखहेतुः।
Nirvairatā sukha-hetuḥ.
➤ Living without enmity brings peace.
50. सत्यध्यानं परमं तपः।
Satya-dhyānaṃ paramaṃ tapaḥ.
➤ Meditation on truth is the highest penance.
Universal Harmony Verses
51. वसुधैव कुटुम्बकम्।
Vasudhaiva kuṭumbakam.
➤ The world is one family.
52. सर्वे भवन्तु सुखिनः।
Sarve bhavantu sukhinaḥ.
➤ May all beings be happy.