President Droupadi Murmu on Thursday extended her greetings on the occasion of Maharishi Valmiki Jayanti.

In a post on X, President Murmu said that everyone should try to follow the path of ideals described by Adi Kavi.

"Heartiest greetings to all countrymen on the occasion of Maharishi Valmiki Jayanti! The epic Ramayana composed by Adi Kavi Valmiki has gifted the human society with the divine story of Lord Shri Ram. A unique depiction of human ideals is found in Ramayana. Everyone should try to follow the path of ideals described by Adi Kavi. I bow to the sacred memory of Maharishi Valmiki!" the President said.

महर्षि वाल्मीकि जयंती के अवसर पर सभी देशवासियों को हार्दिक शुभकामनाएं! आदिकवि वाल्मीकि द्वारा रचित रामायण महाकाव्य ने मानव समाज को प्रभु श्री राम की अलौकिक कथा का उपहार दिया है। रामायण में मानवीय आदर्शों का अनुपम चित्रण मिलता है। आदिकवि द्वारा वर्णित आदर्शों के मार्ग पर चलने का…

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi also wishes the countrymen and said on X, "Happy Valmiki Jayanti to all of you."