Thread by @VandanaJayrajan, #SantTulsidasJi#BhaktiSaint#TulsidasJayantiThe creator of “Ramcharit Manas”, most respected by the followers of Sanatan [...]

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The creator of “Ramcharit Manas”, most respected by the followers of Sanatan Dharma, Tulsidas Ji was born on Shravan shukla paksh (the bright half of a lunar month) Saptami in the village Rajapur, Banda Dist of UP in Samvat 1554.

His father was Aatmaram Dubey and mother was Hulasi. At the time of his birth, he did not cry like other children but he uttered the word “Ram”. He had all thirty-two teeth at birth and his body was like that of a five-year-old child.

Seeing this, his father was scared, doubting this to be a bad omen. His mother was also worried. Fearing something bad was going to happen, on the dashami night, she sent her newborn child along with her maidservant to her in-laws house and she died the very next day.

Chuniya, the servant brought him up with great love and care. When he was around 5yrs old, even Chuniya died and he became an orphan wandering here and there. It's said that seeing him in such condition, Mata Parvati used to come everyday in disguise of a brahmini and feed him.

Here, with the inspiration of Lord Shiva, Shri Narharianandji found out Tulsidasji and took him to Ayodhya. He named him Rambola. On Friday of Magh Shukla Panchami of Samvat 1561, he got Tulsidasji's Yagyopavit (ceremony in which the sacred thread is worn around the body) done.

It’s said that without learning, child Rambola started reciting Gayatri Mantra. After this, Narahari Swami awarded him diksha of Ram mantra and further educated him. Rambola was very bright and remembered everything that he heard just once from his teacher.

After few days both reached Sukar Kshetra. There, Shri Narahariji recited Ramkatha to Tulsidasji. Later they went to Kashi. Tulsidasji lived in Kashi for fifteen years and learnt Vedas. After this, he returned to his native place and came to know that his father had died.

He carried out the rituals of Shraddh and lived in his town. He used to recite Ramkatha to people. From there he reached Prayag on foot, where he discarded his household clothes and wore those of an ascetic and left for pilgrimage for fourteen years.

It’s said that he had seen Kaag bhusundi (crow from Ramayana story) near Mansarovar. Once again he reached Kashi. It's said that he met a ghost spirit who told him about the place where he could meet Hanuman Ji. When he met Hanuman Ji, he requested him for darshan of Shri Ram.

At Hanuman Ji’s suggestion, he went to Chitrakoot where he got the darshan of Shri Ram. It's said that first time, Shri Ram had appeared in front of him as a prince but he could not recognize him. Second time Lord Ram went to him as a child and asked for Sandalwood.

This time, with the help of Hanumanji, he recognized Lord Ram. Seeing Lord Ram as a child, he was so overwhelmed that he lost his senses. Lord Ram took sandalwood paste from his hand and made a tilak on his forehead. This day was Wednesday, Mauni Amavasya, Samvat 1607.

In Samvat 1628 he went to Ayodhya. From there he came to Kashi. He tried to write poems in Sanskrit. But whatever stanzas he wrote in Sanskrit, at night it used to get erased. Later he got inspiration from Lord Shiva that he must go to Ayodhya & write in his own language, Awadhi.

With Shiva's blessings Tulsidasji's creations would have its effects, same as Saamved. In Ayodhya, Samvat 1631, on the day of Ramnavami, he started writing Ramcharit Manas. He completed it in 2 yrs, 7 months & 26 days. All 7 Kands were completed in 1633, on wedding day Lord Ram.

At the completion of the book, with the permission of Lord, Tulsidasji came to Kashi where he read Ramcharit Manas to Bhagwan Vishvanath and Mata Annapurna and at night kept the book in the temple of Shri Vishvanathji.

Next day morning when the temple gates opened, they found “Satyam, Shivam, Sundaram” written on the book and was signed by Lord Shiva below. People present at that time also heard the hummimg of “Satyam, Shivam Sundaram.”

To test his book, the Priests kept it on top of the Vedas, then Shastra, then Puran and then Ramcharit Manas at the lowest in front of Vishwanath Bhagwan and closed the temple. When they opened the doors in the morning, Shri Ramcharit Manas was on the top.

After being proved that the book indeed was authenticated by Lord Shiva, some priests wanted to steal it and keep it forever inside the temple. So, they sent two thieves to steal it from Tulsidas' hut near the ghat. When the thieves broke into the hut, he was fast asleep.

They were shocked to see a handsome prince with bow and arrow, guarding the holy book; so they fled. Next morning they asked Tulsidasji about the prince. He informed them of Lord Ram's presence to safeguard Lord Shiva's dearest possession.

This opened the eyes of the Priests. They apologized to Tulsidasji and washed his feet.
He has also written books like Vinay Patrika, Krishna Kavitavali, Hanuman Bahuk, Dohavali, Geetavali, Ramlala, Parvati Mangal, Janaki Mangal, Barvai Ramayan, Ramagya, Hanuman Chalisa etc.

It is said that after writing Vinay Patrika, he had offered it to Lord Ram, who signed it and gave it to Tulsidasji making him fearless.

It is believed that Tulsidasji was the reincarnation of Valmiki. According to the Hindu scripture Bhavishyottar Purana, Lord Shiva had described to his wife Parvati that how Valmiki will incarnate in the Kal Yuga.

He lived in Varanasi till his death. The Tulsi ghat is named after him. Tulsidasji’s Ramayan is read by every Hindu. Ramcharit Manas is so inspiring that it has changed lives of people, awarded salvation to many and shown the true path of worship.

It's said that many have had the fortune to see Lord Ram while reading Ramcharit Manas. It has also done an amazing work to bring Shaiv & Vaishnavas together. It has great benefits, values for the whole of India and Sanatan Samaj. Only a true devotee can feel and understand this.

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