Tulsidas Jayanti 2026: Date, Significance And Why Ramcharitmanas Was Written In Awadhi

Tulsidas Jayanti 2026: Date, Significance And Why Ramcharitmanas Was Written In Awadhi

<p><span dir="auto">The birth anniversary of Swami Tulsidas, who spread the name of Ram to the masses, is celebrated on the seventh day of the bright fortnight of the month of </span><a title="Sawan" href="https://www.abplive.com/topic/sawan-2026" data-type="interlinkingkeywords"><span dir="auto">Sawan</span></a><span dir="auto"> . This year, Tulsidas Jayanti falls on August 19, 2026. Even today, Tulsidas is considered the most influential poet of the Ram Bhakti movement and one of the greatest poets of Hindi literature. </span><span dir="auto">On the birth anniversary of Tulsidas ji, the author of Ramcharitmanas and Hanuman Chalisa, we are telling some things related to him which many people are unaware of.</span></p> <h2><span dir="auto">Why Did Tulsidas Write Ramcharitmanas?</span></h2> <p><span dir="auto">Goswami Tulsidas wrote the Ramcharitmanas not just to narrate the story of Lord Shri Ram, but also to spread the message of religion, culture, and ideal values ​​to the common people. In the 16th century, most religious texts were in Sanskrit, which the common people could not understand. At such a time, Tulsidas resolved to make the life and ideals of Lord Shri Ram accessible to the masses by writing in the Awadhi language. This is why the Ramcharitmanas is among the most widely read and listened to texts in India.</span></p> <p><strong><span dir="auto">ALSO READ | </span><a href="https://news.abplive.com/lifestyle/onam-2026-3-traditional-kerala-games-every-child-should-try-this-festive-season-1862474" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Onam 2026: 3 Traditional Kerala Games Every Child Should Try This Festive Season</a></strong></p> <h2><span dir="auto">The Reason Behind Writing Hanuman Chalisa</span></h2> <p><span dir="auto">Tulsidas believed that the easiest way to reach Lord Rama was through devotion to Hanuman. Therefore, he wrote the Hanuman Chalisa. The verses of the Chalisa itself clearly indicate that Tulsidas considered Hanuman to be the medium to reach Lord Rama.</span></p> <ul> <li><span dir="auto">&039;Through devotion to you one obtains Sri Rama&039;</span></li> <li><span dir="auto">&039;Do not pay attention to other gods, Hanuman will do all the happiness.</span></li> </ul> <h2><span dir="auto">After The Separation From His Wife, The Spirit Of Devotion Towards Lord Rama Was Awakened.</span></h2> <p><span dir="auto">According to a biography based on the life of Tulsidas, Tulsidas&039;s wife Ratnavali once went to her parents&039; home. Tulsidas crossed the river in torrential rain to meet her. This angered her and she said, "My body is made of bones and skin, and I have such love for it. If it were not for Lord Rama, I would be free from the fear of birth and death." Meaning, if you have so much love for this mortal body of mine made of bones and skin, if you had the same love for Lord Rama, you would have been free from the fear of birth and death. </span><span dir="auto">Hearing these words from his wife transformed Tulsidas&039;s life. It is said that this incident awakened such a deep sense of devotion to the name of Lord Rama that he renounced the temptations of family life and devoted himself completely to the worship of Lord Rama. It is said that after this incident, Tulsidas abandoned his family life and embraced the path of complete devotion to Lord Rama.</span></p> <p><strong><span dir="auto">ALSO READ | </span><a href="https://news.abplive.com/religion/raksha-bandhan-2026-has-a-rare-coincidence-after-years-here-are-5-best-choghadiya-for-rakhi-1862684" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Raksha Bandhan 2026 Has A Rare Coincidence After Years; Here Are 5 Best Choghadiya For Rakhi</a></strong></p> <h3><span dir="auto">(FAQ)</span></h3> <p><span dir="auto">Q 1. </span><span dir="auto">Why is Tulsidas ji called the greatest saint of the Ram Bhakti movement?</span></p> <p><span dir="auto">Answer:</span><span dir="auto"> Tulsidas Ji brought the ideals of Lord Shri Ram to the masses in the vernacular. His works, </span><em><span dir="auto">Ramcharitmanas</span></em><span dir="auto"> , </span><em><span dir="auto">Hanuman Chalisa</span></em><span dir="auto"> , </span><em><span dir="auto">Vinay Patrika</span></em><span dir="auto"> , and </span><em><span dir="auto">Dohavali</span></em><span dir="auto"> , gave a new direction to the Ram Bhakti movement in North India. For this reason, he is considered the most influential saint-poet of the Ram Bhakti tradition.</span></p> <p><span dir="auto">FAQ 2. </span><span dir="auto">What are the most famous works of Tulsidas ji?</span></p> <p><span dir="auto">Answer:</span><span dir="auto"> Goswami Tulsidas&039;s major works include </span><em><span dir="auto">the Ramcharitmanas</span></em><span dir="auto"> , </span><em><span dir="auto">Hanuman Chalisa</span></em><span dir="auto"> , </span><em><span dir="auto">Vinay Patrika</span></em><span dir="auto"> , </span><em><span dir="auto">Kavitavali</span></em><span dir="auto"> , </span><em><span dir="auto">Geetavali</span></em><span dir="auto"> , </span><em><span dir="auto">Dohavali</span></em><span dir="auto"> , </span><em><span dir="auto">Janaki Mangal</span></em><span dir="auto"> , and </span><em><span dir="auto">Parvati Mangal</span></em><span dir="auto"> . Of these, </span><em><span dir="auto">the Ramcharitmanas</span></em><span dir="auto"> and </span><em><span dir="auto">Hanuman Chalisa</span></em><span dir="auto"> are the most popular.</span></p> <p><span dir="auto">FAQ 3. </span><span dir="auto">Did Tulsidas ji have a vision of Lord Shri Ram?</span></p> <p><span dir="auto">Answer:</span><span dir="auto"> According to religious beliefs and saintly traditions, Tulsidas had a vision of Lord Rama through the grace of Lord Hanuman. However, independent historical evidence for this event is lacking. Its mention is primarily found in devotional literature and traditional biographies.</span></p> <p><span dir="auto">FAQ 4. </span><span dir="auto">In which language did Tulsidas ji compose Ramcharitmanas and Hanuman Chalisa?</span></p> <p><span dir="auto">Answer:</span><span dir="auto"> Tulsidas composed </span><em><span dir="auto">the Ramcharitmanas</span></em><span dir="auto"> and </span><em><span dir="auto">Hanuman Chalisa</span></em><span dir="auto"> primarily in the Awadhi language. His aim was to make religious knowledge available in the common language, not limited to Sanskrit, so that people from all walks of life could connect with the devotion of Lord Rama and Hanuman.</span></p> <div id="article-hstick-inner" class="abp-story-detail "> <p><em><strong><span dir="auto">Disclaimer: The information provided here is based solely on beliefs and information. 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