CM Samrat Choudhary pays tribute on Tulsidas Jayanti
Synopsis
Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary marked Tulsidas Jayanti on 19 August 2026 with a tribute to the 16th-century saint-poet, honouring the Ramcharitmanas composer's message of devotion, propriety, and public welfare as an enduring guide for society.
Key Takeaways
Bihar CM Samrat Choudhary paid tribute to Goswami Tulsidas on his Jayanti on 19 August 2026 .
He described Tulsidas as the composer of Shri Ramcharitmanas and a great saint-poet.
CM Choudhary highlighted Tulsidas's message of bhakti, maryada, and lokmangal (devotion, propriety, and public welfare).
He stated that Tulsidas's immortal works continue to inspire society toward truth, dharma, and righteous conduct .
The Ramcharitmanas , composed in Awadhi in the 16th century, democratised access to the Ramayana for common people across North India.
On the birth anniversary of Goswami Tulsidas, Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary offered his reverence to the saint-poet whose verses have shaped the spiritual and moral fabric of Indian society for centuries.
Posting on Wednesday, 19 August 2026, CM Choudhary wrote: 'श्री रामचरितमानस के रचयिता एवं महान संत-कवि गोस्वामी तुलसीदास जी की जयंती पर कोटि-कोटि नमन' — 'Heartfelt salutations on the birth anniversary of the composer of Shri Ramcharitmanas, the great saint-poet Goswami Tulsidas.' He added that Tulsidas's immortal works continue to inspire society to walk the path of truth, dharma, and righteous conduct.
The poet who rewrote devotion in the people's tongue
Goswami Tulsidas, the 16th-century saint-poet, composed the Ramcharitmanas — a retelling of the Ramayana in Awadhi, the vernacular of common people — at a time when Sanskrit held a monopoly on sacred literature. That single act of translation democratised devotion, placing the story of Lord Ram directly in the hands and hearts of millions who could never access the original Sanskrit texts. His other celebrated works include Vinay Patrika, Hanuman Chalisa, and Kavitavali, each carrying the triple thread of bhakti (devotion), maryada (propriety), and lokmangal (public welfare) — the very values CM Choudhary invoked in his tribute.
The Ramcharitmanas remains one of the most recited texts in North Indian households, temples, and public discourses, its verses embedded in the everyday language of states like Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, and Madhya Pradesh.
Point of View
Reinforcing a cultural-nationalist messaging framework that links governance with civilisational values. CM Choudhary's tribute to Tulsidas fits squarely within this pattern, invoking bhakti and dharma in a state where the Ramcharitmanas holds deep social resonance. Bihar's large Hindi-speaking, temple-going electorate makes such observances politically meaningful beyond the ceremonial. The tribute also signals the BJP's continued effort to position itself as the custodian of India's Sanatan heritage ahead of future electoral cycles.
NationPress
19 Aug 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Goswami Tulsidas and why is his Jayanti celebrated?
Goswami Tulsidas was a 16th-century saint-poet who composed the Ramcharitmanas, a retelling of the Ramayana in Awadhi. His Jayanti marks his birth anniversary and is observed across India, especially in North Indian states, to honour his contribution to bhakti literature and Indian culture.
What did Bihar CM Samrat Choudhary say on Tulsidas Jayanti 2026?
CM Samrat Choudhary offered 'koti-koti naman' (salutations in the millions) to Goswami Tulsidas, saying his immortal works continue to inspire society to walk the path of truth, dharma, and righteous conduct.
What is the Ramcharitmanas?
The Ramcharitmanas is a 16th-century epic poem composed by Goswami Tulsidas in the Awadhi language. It is a retelling of the Sanskrit Ramayana and is among the most widely read and recited texts in North India.
When is Tulsidas Jayanti in 2026?
Tulsidas Jayanti in 2026 was observed on 19 August, as marked by public figures including Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary.
Who is Samrat Choudhary?
Samrat Choudhary is the Chief Minister of Bihar and a senior leader of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).
