A Saint’s Compassion Tested Once, in the holy city of Kāśī, there lived a certain Brahmin known for his arrogance and cruelty. Though born into a family of learning, he…
Tulsīdās’s Increasing Fame After his vision of Hanumān, the fame of Tulsīdās spread far and wide. Every day, countless devotees came to his hermitage in Kāśī to listen to his…
Tulsīdās’s Deep Yearning After many years of composing and preaching in Vārāṇasī, Tulsīdās’s devotion grew even deeper. Yet, though he sang the glories of Lord Rāma day and night, a…
The Final Days of the Saint Years passed as Tulsīdās continued his life of pure devotion in Kāśī. The holy city resounded daily with his songs and discourses. Men and…
The Emperor’s AwakeningAfter witnessing the miracle of the monkeys, Emperor Akbar’s heart softened completely. The pride of kingship melted before the power of divine grace. When Tulsīdās emerged from meditation,…
The Emperor’s Curiosity When the news of Tulsīdās’s divine power and miracles reached Delhi, Emperor Akbar, the most powerful ruler of Hindustan, became deeply curious. He had heard that this…
A Devoted Wife’s ResolveIn the sacred city of Kāśī lived a noble merchant named Jaitpāl, a man of wealth, learning, and piety. His wife was equally virtuous—faithful, humble, and devoted…
The Saint’s Pilgrimage and Longing Saint Tulsidas, the most humble devotee of Lord Rāma, once decided to visit Chitrakuta, the sacred forest where Rāma, Lakṣmaṇa, and Sītā had spent years…
The Challenge of the ScholarsAfter the first miraculous event in Kāśī, when the penitent sinner was purified, some learned brāhmaṇas still harbored doubt. They whispered among themselves, “Perhaps it was…
The Feast of FaithOne auspicious day in Kāśī, Tulsīdās arranged a grand feast for the brāhmaṇas. The air was filled with the fragrance of ghee, sandalwood, and the chanting of…