Maharishi Valmiki is considered to be the first poet of Sanskrit language. Hence, he is also called the AdiKavi. The great sage is known to have authored the epic Ramayana, which consists of 24,000 verses and 7 cantos. The epic also includes Uttara canto.
Tulsidas (1532-1623) was a great Hindu saint and poet who wrote in the Awadhi dialect of Hindi. He is best known for his epic poem Ramcharitmanas, which tells the story of Rama from the Hindu scriptures. Tulsidas was born into a poor family, but he became one of the most revered religious figures in India
In the vast realm of yoga, where ancient wisdom intertwines with modern practices, one name stands out as a guiding light—Patanjali. An enigmatic figure from centuries past, Patanjali’s contributions to yoga are legendary, casting a profound influence on its philosophy, principles, and practices.
Sage Gheranda outlines a system which can take the serious aspirant from purification of the body to the highest states of samadhi and knowledge of the soul. Distinguishing it from other hatha yoga systems. Sage Gheranda wrote Gheranda Samhita which is Sanskrit text of Yoga in Hinduism. It is one of the three classic texts of hatha yoga, and one of the most encyclopedic treatises in yoga.