Maharishi Valmiki Jayanti: Leaders Hail Ramayana Values

MAHARISHI VALMIKI JAYANTI: LEADERS REAFFIRM RAMAYANA VALUES

WHY IN THE NEWS ?

  • Occasion Observed: On 26 October 2026, President Droupadi Murmu, Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and other Union Ministers extended greetings to citizens on Maharishi Valmiki Jayanti.
  • National Significance: Leaders highlighted Maharishi Valmiki’s contribution to Indian culture, moral values, and humanity through the epic Ramayana.

Maharishi Valmiki Jayanti: Leaders Hail Ramayana Values

Greetings from Constitutional Leaders:

  • Presidential Message: President Droupadi Murmu emphasised that the Ramayana teaches duty, good conduct, selfless action, compassion, sacrifice, righteousness, and devotion.
  • Personal Development: She encouraged citizens to adopt the epic’s timeless ideals to promote progress in their personal and social lives.
  • Vice Presidential Message: Vice President P. Radhakrishnan described the Ramayana as an invaluable heritage of Indian culture and civilizational values.
  • Moral Foundation: He highlighted truth, duty, compassion, sacrifice, and righteousness as principles that continue to guide humanity.
  • Prime Minister’s Message: Prime Minister Narendra Modi stated that Maharishi Valmiki’s noble thoughts remain foundational to India’s cultural heritage and will continue to inspire future generations.

Messages from Union Ministers and Social Significance

  • Home Minister’s Tribute: Union Home Minister Amit Shah observed that Maharishi Valmiki brought the life and ideals of Lord Rama to people through the Ramayana.
  • Ethical Guidance: Shah emphasised that the epic guides humanity towards duty and righteousness, making Valmiki’s contribution invaluable.
  • Defence Minister’s Message: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh described Valmiki’s literary works as a priceless treasure of Indian culture, moral values, and human emotions.
  • Social Harmony: The leaders stressed that Valmiki’s teachings can foster a harmonious, sensitive, and empowered society rooted in mutual respect and ethical conduct.
  • Contemporary Relevance: The celebration reinforces the importance of compassion, selfless service, social responsibility, and moral leadership in addressing present-day social challenges.

ABOUT MAHARISHI VALMIKI AND THE RAMAYANA:

●      Adi Kavi: Maharishi Valmiki is traditionally revered as the Adi Kavi, or the first poet, in Sanskrit literary tradition.

●      Major Work: The Ramayana, attributed to Valmiki, is a foundational Sanskrit epic narrating the life, ideals, and journey of Lord Rama.

●      Literary Significance: The epic is an important part of India’s classical literature, influencing poetry, drama, art, and storytelling across generations.

●      Ethical Teachings: Its central themes include dharma, truth, devotion, sacrifice, compassion, and the responsibilities associated with relationships and governance.