The Shri Ramcharitmanas, composed by the revered Shri Goswami Tulsidas Ji, is not just a literary masterpiece - it is a divine scripture, upon which Lord Shiva Himself wrote the sacred words “Satyam Shivam Sundaram” and personally signed.

Its place is not only unique in the realm of Hindi literature, but also among the greatest spiritual works of the world. From the perspective of poetic excellence, it stands at the highest pinnacle of devotional literature. It teaches ideals of righteous living in every form ideal household life, ideal governance, ideal familial bonds, ideal womanhood and brotherhood, and above all, the supreme path of bhakti (devotion), gyana (wisdom), tyaga (renunciation), vairagya (detachment), and sadachaar (righteous conduct).

This scripture is not limited to any one age group or gender. It is equally meaningful and transformative for men, women, children, youth, and the elderly. Through simple, inspiring, and powerful words, it narrates the divine human-like pastimes (leela) of the Supreme Saguna-Sakara Bhagwan - Lord Shri Ram ji - along with deep spiritual truths, the greatness of divine love, and the secrets of His divine play.

There exists no other scripture in Hindi-or perhaps in any language of the world-that captures such divine essence in such accessible form. That is why, regardless of background rich or poor, educated or uneducated, householder or renunciate people across generations have held this scripture close to their hearts.

The Shri Ramcharitmanas is a divine, soul-enchanting text. Reciting it with devotion brings success not only in worldly matters but also in the ultimate spiritual pursuit liberation (moksha) and the supreme state of divine love for God.

And why wouldn’t it? After all, it is composed by the most beloved devotee of Lord Shri Ram Shri Tulsidas Ji, who, by the grace of Shri Sita-Ram, experienced the Lord’s divine pastimes firsthand and presented them with unmatched purity and devotion.

In today’s age, where chaos reigns in every corner of the world…
Where suffering and restlessness have become common,
Where destruction spreads like wildfire,

Where human lives are lost daily and unimaginable wealth is spent in acts of violence,
Where science is often used to turn Earth into a battleground…

In such a world, the Shri Ramcharitmanas becomes not just relevant, but essential
to restore peace, love, and divine grace in human life.

And it is with this sacred intention that we now bring to you the Complete Shri Ramcharitmanas, composed by Goswami Tulsidas Ji, in simple and clear English, just as Tulsidas Ji himself had once chosen to write in the common man’s language Avadhi instead of Sanskrit, so every heart could connect with the ideals of Shri Ram ji.

Following the same spirit, this edition presents the entire Shri Ramcharitmanas in modern English, simplified for today’s reader, yet deeply respectful of its original sanctity.

We offer this small act of devotion at the feet of Lord Shri Ram, hoping it finds a place in the hearts of every Shri Ram devotee.

So come, let us begin this divine journey
with the first chapter of Shri Ramcharitmanas,

composed by Shri Goswami Tulsidas Ji
“The Baal Kaand”