Tulsidas Jayanti 2025: 7 Notable Compositions Of Saint Tulsidas Every Hindu Must Know About

Tulsidas Jayanti 2025 marks the birth anniversary of the revered saint and poet Goswami Tulsidas, best known for composing the Ramcharitmanas, a spiritual retelling of Lord Rama’s life in the Awadhi language. Celebrated on the Saptami tithi of Shukla Paksha in the Shravan month, this day holds immense religious and cultural importance, especially in North India. Tulsidas's works, including Hanuman Chalisa and Vinay Patrika, continue to guide devotees with values of devotion, humility, and dharma. His legacy reminds us of the transformative power of faith and the eternal message of righteousness and compassion in daily life. This year, Tulsidas Jayanti falls on 31st July 2025.

On the sacred occasion of Tulsidas Jayanti, check out the 7 notable compositions of Goswami Tulsidas below:

Tulsidas Jayanti 2025: 7 Notable Compositions Of Saint Tulsidas Every Hindu Must Know About

1. Ramcharitmanas

Tulsidas’s magnum opus, Ramcharitmanas, retells the story of Lord Rama in the Awadhi language, making it accessible to the common people. More than just a religious text, it offers moral guidance, spiritual insight and poetic beauty. It is recited with devotion across North India, especially during festivals like Ram Navami. Its verses promote values of dharma, love and selflessness. Tulsidas infused this work with unwavering devotion, making it a timeless guide for spiritual seekers and devotees of Lord Rama.

2. Hanuman Chalisa

The Hanuman Chalisa is undoubtedly one of the most recited and beloved hymns across Hindu households. Written in praise of Lord Hanuman, this 40-verse composition is believed to bring protection, strength and courage to its chanters. Tulsidas wrote it in simple Hindi, ensuring that everyone could connect with its meaning. Reciting it daily is said to remove obstacles and fears. Its rhythmic flow and devotional energy continue to offer comfort and resilience in both spiritual and everyday struggles.

3. Vinay Patrika

Vinay Patrika, or "Letter of Petition," is a heartfelt compilation of hymns where Tulsidas pours his soul out to various deities, particularly Lord Rama. In this poetic plea, he presents his worries, sins and spiritual longing with complete surrender. What makes it deeply moving is its emotional honesty and humility. It gives readers a glimpse into the saint’s inner world and teaches that faith is not just about rituals but also about sincere, personal conversations with the divine.

4. Dohavali

The Dohavali is a collection of couplets where Tulsidas conveys spiritual wisdom through short, powerful verses. Each doha (couplet) touches on themes such as truth, devotion, detachment and human nature. These couplets are easy to understand yet profoundly impactful. They serve as moral reminders and have been quoted for generations. Through simple language and deep meaning, Tulsidas invites readers to reflect on their actions, values and journey towards the divine, making this work both practical and philosophical.

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Goswami Tulsidas was a revered saint-poet whose devotion to Lord Rama shaped timeless spiritual works like Ramcharitmanas and Hanuman Chalisa. (Image Source: Wikimedia Commons) 

5. Kavitavali

Kavitavali showcases the poetic brilliance of Tulsidas, written in the Braj language and styled with high literary quality. Unlike the narrative flow of Ramcharitmanas, this work focuses on moments from Lord Rama’s life, expressing intense devotion and vivid imagery. It reflects the saint’s emotional closeness to Rama, capturing moments of divine love and heroism. The verses in Kavitavali are ideal for those who enjoy lyrical devotion and wish to explore Tulsidas’s creativity beyond his most famous texts.

6. Gitavali

Gitavali is a musical expression of Tulsidas’s devotion, composed in the form of songs or lyrical poetry. It focuses on the life and virtues of Lord Rama and is rich in musicality and heartfelt bhakti. This work is often sung in temples and devotional gatherings, creating a soothing and uplifting experience. Gitavali highlights how devotion can be expressed not just through scripture or prayer but also through joyful celebration and song, blending spiritual insight with melodic beauty.

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7. Barvai Ramayan

The Barvai Ramayan is a lesser-known but spiritually rich composition in which Tulsidas summarises the life of Lord Rama using the Barvai poetic metre. Despite its concise format, it conveys deep philosophical and devotional messages. It was written for those who may not have the time to read larger texts but still wish to connect with the Ramayan’s essence. This work is a testament to Tulsidas’s ability to express profound truths in beautifully structured, simple yet powerful verse.

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