Tulsidas Jayanti 2025: Did the great poet really see Prabhu Ram? His divine encounter still gives devotees goosebumps
, celebrated on 31 July 2025, honours the birth of
Goswami Tulsidas
, one of India's most revered poets and saints. Known for his unwavering devotion to
Lord Ram
, Tulsidas made spiritual literature more accessible to the masses, especially through his timeless work
Ramcharitmanas
, a version of Valmiki's
Ramayan
written in the Awadhi language.
He also composed the much-loved
Hanuman Chalisa
, a prayer still recited by millions today.
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But beyond his literary greatness lies a mystical question that still fascinates many: Did Tulsidas really meet Lord Ram?
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Did Tulsidas See Lord Ram?
According to ancient texts such as Bhaktirasbodhini by Priyadas, Tulsidas once gave water to a wandering ghost. In return, the ghost guided him on how to meet Hanuman, who could help him find Lord Ram.
Tulsidas followed the instructions and, during a bhajan session, noticed a leper deeply immersed in devotion. That leper was none other than Hanuman in disguise. Their meeting is believed to have taken place at what is now known as the
Sankatmochan Hanuman Temple
in Varanasi.
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Hanuman then directed Tulsidas to
Chitrakoot
, a sacred site said to be touched by Lord Ram's divine presence. There, Tulsidas had a vision of two radiant princes, not realising they were Ram and Lakshman. Only after Hanuman revealed their identity did Tulsidas fully grasp what had happened.
The moment was fleeting. Lord Ram vanished shortly after revealing himself, leaving Tulsidas in tears, but also filled with deep, spiritual bliss. Though short-lived, that divine encounter changed his life forever.
10 Inspiring Quotes and Dohas by Tulsidas
Here are 10 timeless lines from Tulsidas that continue to guide and uplift hearts:
Raghupati Raghav Raja Ram, Patit Pavan Sita Ram
Lord Rama, the noble king, and Sita cleanse and uplift the fallen.
Jo deen ke hit roopi kari dhaari
The divine takes many forms to help the humble and needy.
Satyam amaryaditam naam
Truth knows no boundaries, it is eternal and free.
Binay Karat Kookarat Chitai Bhavani
Even the wicked are heard if they call upon Goddess Bhavani with true humility.
Sukh sandesh Tulsi gayo, jitendriya dhari vijitendriya chubayo
Tulsidas shared joy after mastering his desires and senses.
Binati Karat Maratha Joi
Always pray with deep sincerity and devotion.
Kripa kataksha tav praan jaay
One glance of divine grace can breathe life into the hopeless.
Saadhu roop kar jeevan udhaaran kaampu
A life lived with saintly conduct uplifts the soul and others around.
Sunat dunu bhagya aapadaanu
Hearing both sides of a story shows fairness and wisdom.
Raghubeer bin naa maangau chaanau
I ask for nothing but the blessings of Lord Ram.
Tulsidas' work was more than poetry, it was a spiritual path for the common man. He made complex Sanskrit scriptures relatable, easy to understand, and filled with devotion, discipline, and dharma. His legacy lives on not just in temples or textbooks, but in homes, daily prayers, and the hearts of those who walk the path of bhakti (devotion).
As we celebrate Tulsidas Jayanti 2025, we are reminded that devotion is timeless, and true faith can bridge the distance between the human and the divine, even if just for a fleeting moment.
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