Question

Who wrote Ramcharitmanas?

Hint:

He wrote the story of Rama in the Awadhi language for common people.

Answer 1

This question is about the author of a well known devotional epic.

1. Ramcharitmanas literally means the lake of the deeds of Rama, and it retells the Ramayana story in a devotional style.
2. It was written by Tulsidas in Awadhi, a language of the common people, rather than in classical Sanskrit.
3. This choice of language helped spread the story of Rama widely among ordinary readers and listeners.
4. The work is still recited and performed across North India, especially during Ram Navami and Ramlila events.

The answer is Tulsidas.