Valmiki Collected editions

Valmiki is the legendary Sanskrit poet traditionally credited with composing The Ramayana, one of the two great epics of ancient India. The work tells the story of Prince Rama’s exile, the abduction of his wife Sita by the demon king Ravana, and her eventual rescue, embodying ideals of duty, devotion, and moral integrity.

The epic’s poetic structure, vivid imagery, and moral resonance have made it central to the cultural and spiritual life of South and Southeast Asia for millennia.

Through The Ramayana, Valmiki shaped not only literature but also the values and identity of entire civilizations.