page_title: Balmiki sect
hierarchical_section_title: Balmiki sect
caption_attribution_description: Valmiki escribe el Ramayana
context_page_description: Balmiki is a Hindu sect that worships the sage Valmiki as their ancestor and god. Followers believe that Valmiki was an avatar of God, and they consider his works, the Ramayana and the Yoga Vasistha, as their holy scripture.
context_section_description: Balmiki is a Hindu sect that worships the sage Valmiki as their ancestor and god. Followers believe that Valmiki was an avatar of God, and they consider his works, the Ramayana and the Yoga Vasistha, as their holy scripture.
caption: Valmiki composes the Ramayana
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