Tulsidas

Tulsidas, whose real name was Ram Bola Dubey, influential poet-philosopher of Varanasi.
Tulsidas lived during the 16th and 17th centuries, specifically from 1511 to 1623.
The 16th century author of the Ramcharitmanas, wrote his ‘ people’s Ramayana in Awadhi dialect, which is primarily spoken in the districts of Lucknow, Prayagraj, and Ayodhya of Uttar Pradesh.
Tulsidas popularised the story of Lord Ram. He portrayed Lord Rama as the ideal king, husband, and son, emphasizing his unwavering righteousness and compassion.
Tulsi’s repeated spiritual advice for people living out their lives in this particular Kalyug – Singing in praise of Ram is the only path to salvation.
He was protected by fellow-poet Abdur Rahim Khan-e-Khanan, the Mughal governor of Varanasi.
Promoted moral values, devotion, and humility. Through his writings, he united society spiritually, cutting across caste and social boundaries.
Other Works: Hanuman Chalisa, Vinay Patrika, Dohavali.
His compositions like Hanuman Chalisa are still recited daily in many Indian homes.

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