Valmiki

Valmiki

Author of the Ramayana.

An ancient Indian sage, he is the author of the Ramayana, one of the two major Sanskrit epics of ancient India. This epic not only tells the story of Prince Rama's quest to rescue his wife, Sita, but also offers profound moral and philosophical lessons on the nature of dharma (righteousness), devotion, and good governance. His contributions have shaped Indian culture and spirituality, offering timeless wisdom for personal and societal harmony.

Valmiki Quotes about Mind

  • He who conquers his own mind is greater than he who conquers a thousand armies.
  • Association with the wise, abandonment of latent impressions, self-enquiry, control of breathing — these are the means of conquering the mind.
  • It is the nature of the mind to accept certain things and to reject others; this is bondage, nothing else.