Maharshi Valmiki Jayanti (Balmiki Jayanti) celebrates the birthday of the famous poet Valmiki, who is also known as the Adi Kavi or the first poet that he discovered the first “Sloka” the first verse that set the base of Sanskrit poetry. It falls on the full moon day (Purnima) in the month Ashwin.
The Uttara Khanda tells the story of Valmiki's early life, as an unknown highway robber who used to rob people before murder them. Other versions name him Valya Koli. Once, he tried to rob the divine sage Narada for the benefit of his family. Narada asked him if his family would share the sin he was incurring due to the robbery. The robber replied positively, but Narada told him to confirm this with his family. The robber asked his family, but none agreed to bear the load of sin. Unhappy, the robber finally understood the truth of life and asked for Narada's forgiveness. Narada taught the robber to worship God. The robber meditated for many years, so much so that Ant-hills grew around his body. Finally, a divine voice declared his penance successful, bestowing him with the name "Valmiki": "one born out of ant-hills" (Valmikam in Sanskrit means Ant-hill).(wikipedia)
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