SAGE
Valmiki
Also called: Adi Kavi
A sage and the poet within the Valmiki Ramayana’s own frame. The opening begins with his searching question about human character.
IN THIS LIBRARY
Context, not a ranking.
This page describes how the figure appears in this Valmiki Ramayana collection. Other Sanatan traditions may tell, name or understand the figure differently.
Source context: Bala Kanda 1.1