Tulsidas
Poet

Tulsidas

Awadhi / Braj Bhashac. 1532 – 1623VaranasiPadDohaChaupaiBhakti Poetry
10
Ghazals
10
Total Works
oswami Tulsidas (c. 1532–1623) was a revered Hindu saint, philosopher, and poet of the Bhakti movement. Best known for composing the epic 'Ramcharitmanas', he rendered the saga of Lord Rama accessible to the common populace in Awadhi. His devotional hymns and verses continue to inspire millions across the Indian subcontinent.
Key Works

His magnum opus is the 'Ramcharitmanas', a retelling of the Sanskrit Ramayana in vernacular Awadhi. Other monumental works include the 'Vinaya Patrika', 'Kavitavali', 'Dohavali', and the widely recited 'Hanuman Chalisa'.

Style & Influence

Rooted in devotion to Lord Rama (Rambhakti), his style effortlessly navigates classical Sanskrit aesthetics and folk idioms. He masterfully employed metric forms such as Chaupais, Dohas, and lyrical devotional pads infused with humility and philosophical wisdom.

Recognition

Regarded as one of the greatest poets in Indian history, he is traditionally venerated as an incarnation of Sage Valmiki. His literary creations have profoundly shaped North Indian religious, cultural, and moral consciousness for centuries.

Ghazals
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Wasted Till Now, I Waste No More
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Such Folly of the Mind
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Who Is So Generous in This World
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Lord, Immense Is Thy Grace
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He Who Loves Not Rama and Sita
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Shall I Ever Live Thus?
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O Keshav, Words Fail to Tell
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Regret When the Moment Has Passed
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O Mind, Praise the Merciful Shri Ramachandra
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You Are Merciful, I Am Lowly; You Are the Giver, I Am the Beggar
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