Valmiki is the author of the Ramayana and is revered by the people of India as one of the greatest poets and sages of Sanatana Dharma. Exact information about the date of birth and death of Valmiki is not available.
When was Valmiki born?
There is no exact information about Valmiki’s birth but he was born in the latter part of the Treta Yuga, while some Puranas say that he was born in the beginning of the Dwapara Yuga. According to most scholars, Valmiki was born in the beginning of Dapa era, Valmiki was probably born around the tenth century.
When did Valmiki die?
No exact information is available regarding the date of Valmiki’s death. He lived long. He was alive. Some Puranas say that he died at the age of 100 years, while some Puranas say that he died at the age of 500 years.
Although there is no exact information about Valmiki’s birth and death, it can be said that Valmiki is one of the greatest poets and sages of Sanatan Dharma. Ramayana is equally popular with people around the world. Though exact information about his birth and death date is not available, Valmiki will remain immortal with us forever.
Ramayana written by Valmiki is a priceless gem. Rama’s life, his love marriage life and some war events are extensively discussed in this epic.
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