Valmiki’s father. (Glossary for the Vahinis)

Just as Veda Purusha (Virat Purusha) was born as Dasharatha’s earthly son, the Vedas were born from Prachetas in the form of the Ramayana. (SSS Vol.8)

Rama is the supreme example of one who observed in his life the triple Dharma relating to the individual, the family and society. When every person in the country observes this triple Dharma, there will be peace and prosperity in the nation.

The sun illumines the world during the day. The moon sheds light during night. But Dharma (Righteousness) illumines all the three worlds at all times. A good son, it is said, becomes a beacon for the whole clan. Everyone should strive to become a Suputra (good son). It is not enough to have sons. They should be good and worthy sons. Such a son was Ramachandra.Even as a jasmine creeper fills an entire forest with its fragrance, a noble son glorifies not only his family but his entire clan. Essentially all human beings are Suputhras (good sons). But their behaviour turns them into bad men.

The author of the Ramayana is called Prachetas. How did he acquire this name? Prachetas is the name of the Rain-God Varuna. Ratnakara was the original name of the poet. After he was initiated, he began meditating on the Lord s name and completely lost all body consciousness. An anthill grew over his body. His body was not visible from outside. At this stage Varuna caused a heavy downpour. That heavy rain washed away the anthill, revealing the sage. Because Prachetas was responsible for bringing forth the sage, he got the name Prachetas (the offspring of Prachetas). He also got the appellation Valmiki because he had come out of "Valmeeka," an anthill.

Prachetas became the sacred and immortal composer of the epic Ramayana, which he gave to the world as a perennial source of inspiration to mankind. Any person today who can get rid from the mind, attachment and possessiveness enveloping him and who constantly meditates on God will become pure and sacred, like Valmiki.  (SSS Vol.29 p.71-72)