4299 - Sri Ramcharitmanas
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Description: Ramcharitmanas, composed in the 16th century, is a devotional epic written in the Awadhi dialect. Tulsidas reimagines the story of Lord Rama—interweaving episodes from Valmiki’s Ramayana, Purāṇas, and folk traditions—creating a spiritually rich, poetic narrative that brings the divine closer to common readers (). Popularly known as “The Lake of Rama’s Deeds,” this work has been celebrated as both a cultural cornerstone and a devotional guide for millions . ⸻ Keywords: Awadhi; bhakti kavya; seven Kāṇḍas; devotional poetry; vernacular scripture; cultural epic; spiritual singing (Rāmlīlā); popular epic ⸻ Ideal for: Devotees of Lord Rama, students of Hindi literature and spirituality, families and children around age 12+, participants in Rāmlīlā performances, and anyone drawn to devotional narrative grounded in moral and spiritual teachings ⸻ Age: 12 years and up (accessible to teens and adults; has both narrative charm and spiritual depth) ⸻ Theme: Devotion (bhakti), righteousness (dharma), sacrifice, duty, divine play (līlā), moral courage, victory of good over evil, inner transformation, universal love and virtue  ⸻ Tone: Reverential, lyrical, uplifting, emotional, instructive, and richly poetic  ⸻ Book Type: Epic devotional poem; vernacular spiritual scripture; classical literary masterpiece ⸻ Length: Approximately 10,900–12,800 verses.