Valmiki books in order
Celebrated as the harbinger-poet in Sanskrit literature and the author of the epic Ramayana
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Valmiki has published 2 novels, 1 children's book, 3 poetry collections and 5 other books, beginning with Hindu Literature (1900). The best-known is Shrimad Valmikiya Ramayan, Sundarkand, With Commentary (2015). The latest is RAMA the STEADFAST: AN EARLY FORM of the RAMAYANA; TRANS. by JOHN BROCKINGTON (2007).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Valmiki
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Shrimad Valmikiya Ramayan, Sundarkand, With Commentary
Valmiki's most-read book.
Newest
RAMA the STEADFAST: AN EARLY FORM of the RAMAYANA; TRANS. by JOHN BROCKINGTON
Published 2007.
Standalone novels in order
The Rāmāyaṇa (2000)
RAMA the STEADFAST: AN EARLY FORM of the RAMAYANA; TRANS. by JOHN BROCKINGTON (2007)
Children's books in order
Rama (1994)
Poetry in order
The Ramayana and the Mahabharata (1910)
Valmiki Ramayana with Selected Commentaries (2010)
The Ramayan of Válmíki Translated Into English Verse by Ralph T.H. Griffith (2018)
Other books in order
Hindu Literature (1900)
Śrīmad Vālmīki-Rāmāyaṇa (1967)
Return to Shiva (1983)
Valmiki Ramayan (2011)
Shrimad Valmikiya Ramayan, Sundarkand, With Commentary (2015)
Free to read
All free classicsThe Rámáyan of Válmíki, translated into English verse
The Rāmāyana, Volume 2. Āranya, Kishkindhā, and Sundara Kāndam
The Rāmāyana, Volume 1. Bālakāndam and Ayodhyākāndam
The Rāmāyana, Volume 3. Yuddhakāndam
The Yoga-Vasishtha Maharamayana of Valmiki, Vol. 1 (of 4)
Hindu literature
The Yoga-Vasishtha Maharamayana of Valmiki, Vol. 2 (of 4), Part 2 (of 2)
The Yoga-Vasishtha Maharamayana of Valmiki, Vol. 3 (of 4), Part 2 (of 2)
The Yoga-Vasishtha Maharamayana of Valmiki, Vol. 2 (of 4), Part 1 (of 2)
The Yoga-Vasishtha Maharamayana of Valmiki, Vol 4 (of 4), Part 1 (of 2)
The Rāmāyana, Volume 4. Uttara Kānda
The Yoga-Vasishtha Maharamayana of Valmiki, Vol. 4 (of 4), Part 2 (of 2)
The Yoga-Vasishtha Maharamayana of Valmiki, Vol. 3 (of 4), Part 1 (of 2)
About Valmiki
Valmiki was a legendary poet and Hindu maharishi (sage) who is celebrated as the traditional author of the smriti epic Ramayana, one of Hinduism's two Itihasas, based on the attribution in the text itself. He is revered as Ādi Kavi, the first poet, author of Ramayana, the first epic poem.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Valmiki FAQ
- How many books has Valmiki written?
- Valmiki has published 2 novels, 1 children's book, 3 poetry collections and 5 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Valmiki's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Shrimad Valmikiya Ramayan, Sundarkand, With Commentary.
- What is Valmiki's latest book?
- RAMA the STEADFAST: AN EARLY FORM of the RAMAYANA; TRANS. by JOHN BROCKINGTON (2007).
- What is Valmiki's most famous book?
- Shrimad Valmikiya Ramayan, Sundarkand, With Commentary (2015) is Valmiki's most widely read book.
- Can I read Valmiki's books for free?
- Yes. 13 books by Valmiki are in the public domain in the US and free to read online or download here.
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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers, free texts from Project Gutenberg. Last updated September 2026.