Tulsidas
Tulsidas was an Indian poet-saint best known for writing the Ramcharitmanas.
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Tulsidas (c. 1511 – 1623) was an Indian Hindu poet-saint, renowned as the author of the Ramcharitmanas, a retelling of the epic Ramayana in the Awadhi language.
Ramcharitmanas
His version made the story of Lord Rama accessible to ordinary people in their own language and remains one of the most beloved works of Hindi devotional literature.
Devotion
A devotee of Rama, Tulsidas also composed the Hanuman Chalisa, a hymn still recited daily by millions.
Frequently asked questions
What did Tulsidas write?
The Ramcharitmanas and the Hanuman Chalisa.
Why is Tulsidas important?
He brought the Ramayana to common people in their own language.