Chitrakoot, July 31 -- Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, on Wednesday, said that while many kings and rulers surrendered to foreign invaders, saints like Tulsidas awakened public consciousness through a powerful blend of devotion and strength. Speaking at Tulsi Jayanti celebrations in Chitrakoot, the CM noted that Tulsidas chose not the sword but spiritual resistance-through Ramleela and the Ramcharitmanas.
"Around 500 years ago, when this village likely faced great hardship and lacked resources, a divine soul was born. Even in childhood, he surrendered himself at the feet of Lord Ram," he said. He added that at a time when Emperor Akbar was expanding his empire and many were struggling to gain a place in his court, Tulsidas, known as Rambol...