Ramayana (Tulsidas)

The Ramayana, as retold by Tulsidas, is an epic poem that narrates the story of Lord Rama, an incarnation of the god Vishnu. It depicts his virtuous life, his exile from his kingdom, his struggle to rescue his wife Sita from the demon king Ravana, and his eventual triumph. The work emphasizes themes of duty, righteousness, loyalty, and devotion. Tulsidas’s version is in Hindi and highly accessible, inspiring moral values and spiritual devotion among readers. It remains a profound cultural and religious text, celebrating ideals of dharma (righteousness) through an engaging poetic narrative.