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Tulsidas Quotes and Dohavali: Goswami Tulsidas is one of the greatest poets and saints in Indian history. Every year, Tulsidas Jayanti is celebrated to honour the birth anniversary of Tulsidas. Tulsidas Jayanti will be celebrated with a great deal of devotion on 31 July 2025, particularly by those who worship Lord Ram, whom Tulsidas held in high regard. He is best known for writing the Ramcharitmanas, a Hindi version of the Ramayan that made the story of Lord Ram easily accessible to the common people. Tulsidas’ writings are filled with spiritual wisdom, moral lessons, and deep devotion that continue to guide people even today.

His Dohavali (collection of dohas or couplets) and quotes are full of valuable teachings about life, faith, love and humanity. These dohas, though written centuries ago, still hold great meaning in today’s modern world. On the occasion of Tulsidas Jayanti 2025, we bring you 30+ inspiring quotes and dohas by Tulsidas, along with their simple meanings. These timeless words offer insights into the power of devotion, the importance of truth and the path to spiritual growth. Let’s take a moment to reflect on his teachings and apply them to our daily lives for a more peaceful and purposeful journey.

Here is a complete list of 30+ inspiring quotes and Dohavali (couplets) by Tulsidas, perfect for Tulsidas Jayanti 2025.

Inspirational Quotes by Tulsidas

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1. "The name of Lord Rama is more powerful than a thousand rituals."

2. "Patience and faith are the greatest strengths of a true devotee."

3. "A person’s character is revealed in times of crisis."

4. "Service to others is the true form of devotion to God."

5. "Speak sweet words; they cost nothing but earn everything."

6. "True knowledge lies in seeing God in all beings."

7. "Anger and ego are the enemies of peace."

8. "Righteousness is the foundation of a meaningful life."

9. "Devotion brings peace that the world can never offer."

10. "Control your mind, and you will control your destiny."

11. "He who surrenders to Lord Rama fears nothing."

12. "One who is humble is dear to the Lord."

13. "Reading scriptures is of no use without applying their teachings."

14. "Bhakti (devotion) is the simplest way to attain God."

15. "Ramcharitmanas is the light that removes ignorance."

16. "Those who chant the name of Rama never walk alone."

 

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Tulsidas Dohavali with Meaning

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17. "बड़े भाग मानुष तन पावा, सुर दुर्लभ सदग्रंथन गावा।"

Meaning: Human birth is rare and precious, even celestial beings long for it to progress spiritually.

18. "धीरज, धर्म, मित्र अरु नारी। आपद काल परखिए चारी॥"

Meaning: In tough times, one truly understands the worth of patience, religion, a friend, and a spouse.

19. "तुलसी मीठे बचन ते सुख उपजत चहुँ ओर।
वशीकरण इक मंत्र है, परिहरु वचन कठोर॥"

Meaning: Sweet words create happiness all around. Harsh speech should be avoided like poison.

20. "सठ सन विनय कुटिल सन प्रीति।
सरल सं कपा नीच सं नीति॥"

Meaning: Do not show humility to fools, love to the wicked, cleverness to the simple, or policy to the vile.

21. "पर उपकार जो करै, नर को जग में सोई।
तुलसी नर तनु पाय कर, पर हित लागि खोई॥"

Meaning: The one who uses human life to serve others is truly blessed.

22. "संगति करत संकरे गुण, बिनु संगति सब सून।
ज्यों गंध सुगंधित भयउ, सुमन रहे बिन भून॥"

Meaning: Good company enhances qualities; without it, everything is dull, like fragrance in flowers.

23. "जाको प्रभु दारुण दुख देई।
सोई संत कर जानि सहेई॥"

Meaning: The one who accepts even suffering from God as a blessing is a true saint.

24. "जाकी रही भावना जैसी।
प्रभु मूरत तिन्ह देखी तैसी॥"

Meaning: One perceives God according to their own inner feelings and devotion.

 

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25. "राम नाम मनि दीप धरु, जीह देहरी द्वार।
जीह द्वारि उजियारा करु, हरहु पाप के भार॥"

Meaning: Light the jewel lamp of Ram’s name on your tongue’s doorstep—it removes the weight of sin.

26. "नाना रोग बस धरम न छूटा।
बिनु हरि भजन न दोष टुटा॥"

Meaning: Even if religion is forgotten in suffering, only devotion to God can end misery.

27. "तुलसी नर का क्या गुन, बिना राम भजन।
जैसे चित्र सियार का, देखन को सुजन॥"

*Meaning:* Without devotion to Ram, a man is like a painted jackal—beautiful but hollow.

28. "तुलसी प्रभु को भजन बिनु, नर जग जंतु समान।
जैसे नाविक बिना नावा, पाव न पारिस्थान॥"

Meaning: Without devotion, a human is like a boat without a sailor—going nowhere.

29. "सत्य बोलना ही सच्ची पूजा है।"

Meaning: Speaking the truth is the purest form of worship.

30. "भक्ति से ही मोक्ष संभव है।"

Meaning: Salvation is possible only through devotion.

31. "हरि नाम जपने से बड़ा कोई तप नहीं।"

Meaning: Chanting the Lord’s name is the greatest form of penance.

32. "राम चरित सुनि हृदय हरषा।
भक्ति सदा सुमंगल करषा॥"

Meaning: Listening to the story of Ram fills the heart with joy; devotion always brings good fortune.

 

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