Valmiki

“ Válmíki was both poet and seer, as he is said to have sung the exploits of Ráma by the aid of divining insight rather than of knowledge naturally acquired.' SCHLEGEL.↑ Literally, Kokila, the Koil, or Indian Cuckoo. Schlegel translates 'luscinium.'↑ Comparison with the Ganges is implied, that river being called the purifier of the world.↑ 'This name may have been given to the father of Válmíki allegorically. ”