Maharshi Valmiki Jayanti was celebrated in Nagpur on Tuesday, with the RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat taking the stage to talk about the ancient epic, the Ramayana, and why it matters today. The event, organised by the Valmiki Samaj Seva Mandal, drew crowds eager to hear the chief’s message about compassion, duty and the timeless values of the story.
Bhagwat said that the Ramayana was written by Maharshi Valmiki not just to entertain, but to ease the world’s sorrow and guide people toward a path of righteousness. He explained that while Lord Ram is a timeless figure, it was Valmiki’s epic that brought the divine story into every home. “His heart was full of compassion for all living beings,” Bhagwat told the audience. “The Ramayana gives people strength and solace through the ideals of Lord Ram.”
The RSS leader highlighted how the epic teaches everyday conduct. “It shows how a son, brother, friend, servant or ruler should act and how loyalty and duty shape character,” he said. Bhagwat pointed to key figures in the tale—Lord Ram, Hanuman, Vibhishana and Sugriva—as living examples of devotion and moral strength.
Quoting a statement from Vishva Samvad Kendra, Bhagwat described Valmiki’s work as more than a story. “He offered the world a timeless philosophy of life,” he said. According to him, the moral discipline that India has earned its reputation for stems from the Ramkatha, rooted in Valmiki’s compassion and divine vision.
Reflecting on India’s spiritual heritage, Bhagwat noted that the period of the Ramayana dates back some 8,000 years. He urged that the lessons Valmiki imagined then are still relevant. “We can realise them today through patience, perseverance and continuous effort,” he urged. “In this land, by our own hands, we can carry forward the legacy.”
The chief concluded by reminding citizens of their duty to uphold their culture and tradition. “As Indians, it is our sacred duty to carry this forward,” he said.
The Maharshi Valmiki Jayanti is an annual celebration marking the birth anniversary of the revered author of the Ramayana, also known as Pargat Diwas. The festival falls on the full‑moon day (Purnima) of the Hindu month of Ashwin. The event in Nagpur, Maharashtra, reaffirmed the continuing relevance of this ancient story in modern India.
Source: aninews
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