Transformation of the Human Being

The three EEEs or exploration, elimination and elevation

- Aruna Nathuramka

All human beings have the potential to transform. A hardcore criminal person can become a great person. For example, Valya became a Valmiki.

Valmiki was earlier known as the dacoit Valya (Ratnakar) who used to rob and kill people to support his family. A chance encounter with the sage Narada Muni transformed his life. Narada advised Valya to chant the word 'Rama.' However, Ratnakar could not chant the word even after several attempts, so Narada asked him to say 'Mara' instead, which is Rama spelt backwards. The Mara eventually turned into Rama and his penance continued. Several years passed by; anthills formed around him. Slowly, thought patterns began to change from negative to positive. Compassion and kindness took place of anger and hatred. The change was slow but permanent. Lord Brahma, happy with Ratnakar's penance, blessed him and named him Valmiki.