GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

Detailed explanation-1: -Maharishi Valmiki, also known as Adi Kavi, is revered as the first poet of Sanskrit literature who wrote the epic Ramayana which consists of 24, 000 verses and 7 Kandas. It’s said that Maharishi Valmiki was born on Ashwin Purnima as per Hindu lunar calendar.

Detailed explanation-2: -Valmiki was the composer of the first Sanskrit poem (the Adikavya) known the world over as the epic Ramayana (Story of Lord Rama), hence he is called the Adikavi or First Poet-the Poet of Poets of India.

Detailed explanation-3: -Pampa, (flourished 940), South Indian poet and literary figure, called adikavi (“first poet”) in the Kannada language. He created a style that served as the model for all future works in that language.

Detailed explanation-4: -He is revered as Ādi Kavi, the first poet, author of Ramayana, the first epic poem. The Ramayana, originally written by Valmiki, consists of 24, 000 shlokas and seven cantos (kaṇḍas).

Detailed explanation-5: -During the Indian Rebellion of 1857, many valmiki were prominent freedom fighters. Notable examples include Matadin Bhangi, Gangu Mehtar, Bhura Singh Valmiki. At the present time many changes have been seen in this caste, now they incline towards politics and government high positions.