Shri Ram Charitmanas, composed by Goswami Tulsidas in the 16th century, is a revered devotional scripture in Awadhi. It poetically narrates Lord Rama’s life, emphasizing bhakti, dharma, and ideal values. Unlike Valmiki’s Sanskrit Ramayana, it’s accessible to the common people and spiritually uplifting.
The text is divided into seven kandas (chapters), mirroring the structure of the original Ramayana:
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Bāl Kāṇḍ – Childhood and divine birth of Rama.
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Ayodhyā Kāṇḍ – Life in Ayodhya and exile to the forest.
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Araṇya Kāṇḍ – Life in the forest and the abduction of Sita.
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Kiśkindhā Kāṇḍ – Alliance with Hanuman and Sugriva.
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Sundar Kāṇḍ – Hanuman’s journey to Lanka (very popularly recited).
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Laṅkā Kāṇḍ (Yuddh Kāṇḍ) – War with Ravana and Sita’s rescue.
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Uttar Kāṇḍ – Coronation and final events of Lord Rama’s life.
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The Gita Press Ramcharitmanas is highly regarded for its authenticity, traditional layout, and clear Sanskritized Devanagari script. Often accompanied by footnotes and Hindi or English translations, it’s cherished for daily recitation and spiritual study.
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