PM Modi Extends Greetings on Maharishi Valmiki Jayanti
Prime Minister highlights Valmiki’s enduring contribution to Indian culture and the Ramayana’s message of compassion and humanity.
- Modi extends greetings on Valmiki Jayanti
- PM honours sage’s lasting cultural contribution
- Valmiki’s compassion inspired the first shloka
- Ramayana continues to guide generations
GG News Bureau
New Delhi, 26th Oct: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday extended greetings to citizens on the occasion of Maharishi Valmiki Jayanti, remembering the revered sage’s lasting contribution to Indian culture, heritage and literature.
In a message shared on X, Modi said Maharishi Valmiki’s noble thoughts remained fundamental to India’s cultural and civilisational heritage and would continue to enrich the nation across generations. He added that the sage’s invaluable messages for humanity would remain a guiding light for citizens.
The Prime Minister also shared a Sanskrit Subhashitam highlighting Maharishi Valmiki’s compassion, which led to the creation of the first shloka and laid the foundation of the Ramayana.
Modi’s message recalled the timeless relevance of Valmiki’s teachings, particularly their emphasis on compassion, humanity and moral values. The sage is revered as the author of the Ramayana, one of the most influential works of Indian literature, whose ideals continue to shape the country’s cultural and spiritual traditions.
Maharishi Valmiki Jayanti is observed to honour the life and legacy of the sage and his enduring contribution to India’s literary and philosophical heritage.
