Who is Maharishi Valmiki? What's his story? What's the origin story of Ramayana?

Ramayana is the story of Prince Rama of Ayodhya, his excellent wife Seetha Devi, princess of Mithila. Ramayana was composed by the wise sage Valmiki in 24,000 verses/slokas and 7 cantos. This magnum opus of Maharishi Valmiki is also considered to be the adikavya, the first poem in Sanskrit. It’s packed with adventures and many lessons to live an honest life fulfilling one’s Dharma, doing the right thing always despite hardships and ordeals.

Tales from Ancient India narrated by Storyteller Kathavani Aachi; stories from Ramayana, Mahabarata, Panchatantra, Jataka, Bhagavatam, Upanishads and Vedanta. Welcome to fantastic times and fabulous stories!

Tales from Ancient India narrated by Storyteller Aachi; stories from Ramayana, Mahabarata, Panchatantra, Jataka, Bhagavatam, Upanishads and Vedanta. Welcome!