Summary
He wrote the Ramayana, a famous story about bravery and duty.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other leaders posted greetings online.
The day reminds people of values such as truth, kindness and responsibility.
Key Points
4 points1
Maharishi Valmiki is celebrated as the first poet in the Sanskrit language.
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His work, the Ramayana, tells the adventures of Lord Ram and teaches moral lessons.
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National leaders used the social media platform X to send good wishes.
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The celebration encourages children to follow honesty, respect and helping others.
New Words to Learn
4 wordsMaharishi
a respected teacher or wise person
Ramayana
an ancient Indian epic about Lord Ram
Sanskrit
the old language in which the epic was written
responsibility
doing what you are supposed to do
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