The Eternal Ramayana

In Brahma Loka, the Ramayana was recited in a hundred crore verses, but Sage Narada condensed it in a hundred verses like the Sankhepa Ramayanam and told Sage Valmiki. The Upadesa (leather) of Sage Narada was to Valmiki like a seed that grew in him, which inspired deep reflection. Later Brahma appeared and Valmiki asked to expand the short version.

Kesava Vajapeya Swamy said in a discourse that Valmiki initially hesitated and doubted his ability to write the Ramayana because he knew nothing about it. Brahma, however, blessed him and assured that the events would appear as scenes for him, so that he could write effortlessly. Brahma also told Valmiki that his Ramayana would only contain the truth, would remain free of forgery, and remain forever. Brahma stated that the Ramayana would continue to exist as long as the world existed. Valmiki felt deeply blessed and began to write joyfully with inspiration that flowed like the river De Ganga.

Poet Kalidasa compared Valmiki with a large ship that sailed over the enormous sea of ​​the Ramayana, while he saw himself as just a small boat trying to cross it.

After completing the Ramayana, Valmiki wondered with whom he could share it. Then he met Rama’s sons, Kusa and Lava, who gave him great joy. Valmiki brought the children to Rama’s Court Hall to recite the Ramayana. Rama listened carefully and was incredibly happy. Kusa and Lava recited the Ramayana in the court of Rama for 32 days.

The Ramayana can be recited in different ways, more than a month, fourteen days, nine days, a week or from one Tamil star, Punarvasu, to the other. It is said that reading or listening to Ramayana brings peace, happiness, prosperity, unity to the family and friendliness.