Ramcharitmanas

Ramcharitmanas is an epic poem in the Awadhi language, composed by the 16th-century Indian bhakti poet Tulsidas. It is a brilliant retelling of the Sanskrit epic Ramayana, focusing on the divine life and character of Lord Rama. The work is highly revered in Northern India and has been instrumental in making the ideals of the Ramayana accessible to the common masses through its lyrical and devotional style.