tulsi devi and krishnatulsi devi and krishna

CHANT: Hare Krishna, Hare Krishna, Krishna, Krishna Hare Hare / Hare Rama, Hare Rama, Rama Rama Hare Hare and be happy! [9] Her chastity broken, Shiva prevails over Jalandhara. It is very sad. If a tulasi stick is used to burn a lamp for Vishnu, it is like offering the deities lakhs of lamps. Letter: Karandhara Hare Krishna Prabhu Yes, the prayer you have enclosed is bonafide. KRSNA SAYS, MAN-MANA BHAVA MAD-BHAKTO MAD-YAJI MAM NAMASKURU, MAM EVAISYASI ASAMSAYAH. And it is so easy! In the Third Canto, Fifteenth Chapter, verse 43, of the Srimad-Bhagavatam, there is a statement by the four saintly persons known as Catuh-sana, headed by Sanaka-kumara. She's Tulasi Devi, Krishna's favorite plant. It is very difficult living surrounded by demons like this but that is unfortunately the nature of Kali-yuga. THIS IS NOT AT ALL DIFFICULT FOR ANYONE, AND THE PROCESS OF CHANTING THE HARE KRSNA MAHA-MANTRA WITH A VOW BEFORE THE TULASI PLANT HAS SUCH GREAT SPIRITUAL POTENCY THAT SIMPLY BY DOING THIS ONE CAN BECOME SPIRITUALLY STRONG. When Srimati Vrinda Devi entered into the material world she manifested herself as the sacred Tulsi plant. I wear a string of her beads around my neck, they wonderful and spiritually comforting. [20], In the 19th century, some families in Bengal regarded the plant as their spiritual guide or clan deity. PS: Vana Tulasi is also bogus. 71-11-17 Letter: Patty Dorgan This article is very, very, very good. Please accept my blessings. SUNLIGHT ALSO SHOULD BE ALLOWED. Later, Radha pleads for mercy. visnubhaktiprade devi satyavatyai namo namah. 73-02-11. I CANNOT UNDERSTAND HOW GOVINDA DASI COULD ABANDON TULASI DEVI. 71-05-28. VERY SERIOUSLY CONTINUE. by mahesh-das | Full size image. So dont try preaching to people who dont want to hear from you. krishna-preyasi Hare Krishna What if Tulasi leaves are used for worshipping the demigods Here in south India.. they are using tulasi leaves for offering to demigods and so they request us to supply the leaves from our garden.. how can we deny them What is the remedy? The tulasi leaf is very useful EVEN FROM THE MEDICINAL OR ANTISEPTIC POINT OF VIEW. IF YOU CAN ACTUALLY GROW THIS TULASI PLANT, AND I AM SURE YOU WILL DO IT, THEN YOU MUST KNOW IT FOR CERTAIN THAT YOUR DEVOTION FOR KRSNA IS TESTIFIED. When she jumped to curse him, Vishnu appeared as his true form and spoke to her, after which Tulasi joined him to depart to Vaikuntha:[5]. Tulsi or Tulasi, also commonly referred to as Holy Basil, is one of the most sacred plants in Hindu belief. Tulasi leaves mixed with sandalwood pulp and placed on the lotus feet of the Lord is the topmost worship. Adi 3 He engaged his legs in walking to the holy places and temples of the Lord, his head in bowing down before the Lord, and all his desires in serving the Lord, twenty-four hours a day. tat-prema-sevam labhate kritarthah. It is not possible to properly perform the deity worship strictly adhering to all the many, many rules and regulations in the Vedas, but if we try very sincerely and make our best effort then whatever imperfections may be there will be purified. dina krishna-dase koy, ei jena mora hoy After reading the above reply of yours to Hrishikesh Prabhus question I have a question in my mind. Im praying to Srila Prabhupada to please show me the way to engage in Krishna Consciousness. There are conflicting accounts about Tulasi leaves being used in the worship of the god Shiva. She first of all cultivated the tulasi plant in Hawaii. jalasya culukena va Vishnu granted his trishula to Shiva, who slew Shankachuda with the weapon. Thank you And yes. There are several types of this 'magical herb', with Rama tulsi and Krishna tulsi being the most common ones. This is the celebration of the marriage ceremony of Srimati Tulsi Devi and Lord Sri Krishna. The Lord has six opulencesunlimited wealth, unlimited fame, unlimited strength, unlimited beauty, unlimited knowledge and unlimited renunciation. Tulasi wood (taken after a plant has fully dried naturally) can be used to carve worship paraphernalia, such as beads. It is also makes you appear to be fanatical, that you become overwhelmed by emotion, exasperated, and unreasonable. 71-08-31. If I replant those plants, may be out of anger they may uproot the other previous 10-12 plants. Adi 3.105-106 And Tulasi Devi is growing so nicely there. When Bhaktivinoda Thakura discovered the birthplace of Lord Caitanya, it was so overgrown with Tulasi that no one had settled there, thinking it to be a sacred place. FOR KRISHNA TULASI AND RAMA TULASI THE THE WORSHIP IS THE SAME. Just like this cloud. How will I counteract these offences? The same person created much disturbance at my home today as when I started chanting Hare Krishna on the terrace, he started beating the cow and talking badly about the cow and the calf. It is especially mentioned herein that Maharaja Pariksit took shelter of that particular river which is beautifully flowing, carrying the dust of the lotus feet of Lord Krsna, mixed with tulasi leaves. However, she is shocked to learn about the ultimate sacrifice Radha is ready to make. You dont have to take my word for all of this; you could consult learned Tulasi pujaris or even university professors. pradakshinah pade pade, By the circumambulation of Srimati Tulasi Devi all the sins one may have committed are destroyed at every step, even the sin of killing a brahmana.. [6][7], The Skanda Purana, Padma Purana, as well as the Shiva Purana feature Tulasi in the tale of Vrinda and her husband, Jalandhara. ON MY BEHALF PLEASE REQUEST HIM TO COME BACK TO THE TEMPLE AND SAVE THE TULSI PLANTS. I saw the energy of death in actioncompelling, relentless, moving forward like a bulldozer, pushing the soul out of the body. Mythology. So there are three mantras, one for bowing down, one for circumambulating,* and one for collecting the leaves. Prabhu, I am thinking of keeping her wood for some service of Krishna like carving beads, keeping besides Prasadam when Tulasi leaves are not available and the remaing small branches I have buried in the ground where other Tulasi plants are there. The forests situated on the eastern side are Bhadravana, Bilvavana, Lauhavana, Bhandiravana and Mahavana. You can not control what other people do. If we really surrender to these points and follow them strictly we will make rapid advancement in spiritual life and naturally we will remember Krishna at the time of death and go back home, back to Godhead. It is like that. When picking Tulasi leaves, chant the following mantra: Never cut or prune Tulasi Devi. Hari Bol. Anyone who comes in touch with the tulasi tree in the above-mentioned ways lives eternally in the Vaikuntha world.. TULASI DEVI NEVER GOES BACK TO GODHEAD, SHE IS ALWAYS WITH GODHEAD. Share. But if that man is caught trespassing on our property, then he may be severely punished by us. 75-07-26. Devotees of Krishna worship a little tree. Simply go on in the normal way, and gradually his threat will disappear. madhv-adibhir bhanti vibhushyamana You are bathed in your own splendor, which defeats the effulgence of lightning and the golden campaka flower. kindly help. They are never going to listen anything on spiritual knowledge. It is considered as the holy plant in the Indian Subcontinent. Yes. I dont know whats the right thing to do for me. Vishnu turned into a stone, and resided on riverbank Gandaki River. Krishna is so kind. NoD 11 Aspects of Transcendental Service Your email address will not be published. 75-05-31 Letter: Kirtanananda Only then did I become truly aware of the importance of cultivating Tulasi plants. So I am very glad that you are seriously interested, and Krsna is pleased upon you. Tulasi worship is sometimes regarded the worship of Shiva, conveying the deity's omnipresence. Witnessing her slain husband return to life, Vrinda sported with him for several days, until she realised his true identity. He was practically older than the father of Lord Caitanya. The Skanda Purana describes a few: His breath came in tiny gasps, and with each breath his ecstasy increased. You can make beads from them. mor ei abhilash, bilas kunje dio vas priyayai keshavasya ca Begin Tulasi-arati by offering obeisances to Tulsai-devi, chanting the Tulasi-Pranama mantra three times. The leaves, flowers, roots, bark, branches, trunk, and shade of Tulasi Devi are all spiritual. The goddesses of Dhtr and Tulas, however, bear genuine love for Vishnu, and make him forget about his misery. Therefore, most important is to serve her with love and devotion. Letter: Radhavallabha So Srila Prabhupadas guidance is in his books, it is in his lectures, it is in his letters, it is in his video and film recordings. THE LORD, BEING SATISFIED BY HIS PURE DEVOTEES, DESCENDS TO SATISFY THEM. Watchlist. Tulsi is the most respected and worshipped plant in the Hinduism. And of all holy places, Vrinda Kunda is one of the most auspicious. It is great mercy that Srimati Tulsi Devi has come. It marks the end of the four-month chaturmasya period, which corresponds to the monsoon and is considered inauspicious for weddings and other rituals, so the day inaugurates the annual marriage season in India.[22][23][24]. He later told me that he had not seen Srila Prabhupada so light- hearted and happy in over a year. Hope I explain right with my bad english. If there is any impediment in growing Tulsi, that means that devotional service is defective. We promised Baba that a compound wall will be built around Vrinda Kunda and other improvements will be made. SB 3.16.21 AND IN THIS ONE LIFE YOU ARE GOING BACK TO HOME, BACK TO GODHEAD. Letter: Vrnda The Tulasi branches were beginning to cover the entrance, and people unavoidably brushed up against her. SRIMAT-TULASYA RASANAM TAD-ARPITE Our experience has been that if we ignore them such demoniac class of men, they will go away. It has given me the impetus to serve Tulasi Devi. It is believed that Tulsi is the incarnation of Goddess Laxmi in human form. Tulasi-devi is a pure devotee of Krishna and she should be treated with the same respect given to all Krishna's pure devotees. Hare Krishna! A traditional prayer narrates that the creator-god Brahma resides in its branches, all Hindu pilgrimage centres reside in its roots, the Ganges flows within its roots, all deities are in its stem and its leaves, and that the most sacred Hindu texts, the Vedas are found in the upper part of the holy basil's branches. Though daily worship is prescribed, Tuesdays and Fridays are considered especially sacred for Tulasi worship. (5) tvadiya-dutyena nikunja-yunor My father doesnt protest much but one person becomes very angry and starts quarreling and even threatening to harm the Tulasi plants even though they dont occupy much space, its in around 1m radius circle around a Neem tree and Im trying my best to bring all the Tulasi plants which are growing outside my house as the rain is falling in one place under that neem tree. [3] Different sects consider the use of Tulasi in prayers to deities not related to Vishnu and is incarnations, differently. Now I only water the Tulasi Plants, listen to Srila Prabhupadas MP3 files, read his books and Vani Samadhi, and chant Hare Krishna. The living entities who attain the service of the lotus feet of your Lord reside in Vrindavana. Tulasi's great connection with Vaishnavas is communicated with the fact that Vaishnavas are known as "those who bear the tulasi round the neck". IT IS SAID THAT KRSNA IS SO PLEASED BY SUCH DEVOTIONAL SERVICE THAT HE OFFERS HIMSELF TO HIS DEVOTEE IN EXCHANGE FOR IT. (6) rasabhilasho vasatish ca vrinda- mrigadibhir madhava-keli- kunjah Tulsi leaves mixed with sandalwood pulp and placed on the lotus feet of the Lord is the topmost worship. Vaisnava must have sikha. Then the mantra FOR CIRCUMAMBULATING the Tulasi tree. Is it a good idea to transplant all the Tulasi plants who are not in a proper place in one place and serve them by watering even if they are in large number? As stated in Bhagavad-gita, patram puspam phalam toyam yo me bhaktya prayacchati: If one offers Me with love and devotion a leaf, a flower. Asta-Nama-Stava from the Padma Purana The Eight Names of Vrinda-devi On the full moon-day of Kartik Lord Sri Krishna Himself worships Srimati Tulasi-devi with this Mantra. The Devi Bhagavata Purana regards Tulasi as an manifestation of Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth and prosperity, and the principal consort of Vishnu. This chanting of the Hare Krishna mantra makes everything perfect even though there may be many imperfections from the strict interpretation of all the Vedic regulations. Letter: Govinda There are so many rules and regulations people present as Vedic. What to do when family members or other people around us put Tulasi Devi in bad condition? They can not force you to give. TEND TULASI VERY NICELY AND YOUR DEVOTION TOWARDS KRISHNA WILL INCREASE. The Gautamiya Tantra says, "Sri Krishna sells Himself to a devotee who offers Him merely a Tulasi leaf and a palmful of water." One who worships Tulasi with faith gets unending benefit. Pushpasara: She is the essence of all flowers. Thank you for your time and consideration. You just water. [21], A ceremony known as Tulasi Vivaha is performed by the Hindus between Prabodhini Ekadashi (eleventh lunar day of the waxing moon of Kartika) to Kartik Poornima (full moon in Kartika), usually on the eleventh or the twelfth lunar day. I am in due receipt of your letter dated October 17, 1974 and have noted the contents. Im thinking by serving Tulasi my life will become successful! But Lord Caitanya is so merciful that He has distributed this Hare Krishna maha mantra: Hare Krishna Hare Krishna Krishna Krishna Hare Hare labhya ca pumsam kripaya tavaiva Wherever the shade of Tulasi Devi falls is purified and is the best place for offering fire sacrifices. Tulasi leaf is very, very dear to Visnu. Dont shake or stroke the branch and damage healthy leaves. He universally accepts the services of His devotees. THERE IS A SAYING, LOVE ME, LOVE MY DOG. All scriptures stress on the importance of getting the mercy of Tulasi devi if one has to make progress in devotion. Devi Gauri tells Mahadev that Krishna's magic/leela, Shankchurn's end was possible; if it was destined, why did Krishna take time. Tulsi is only for offering to Krishna. Tulasi Devi is a pure devotee of Krishna and she should be treated with the same respect given to all Krishnas pure devotees. Vrinda Devi: She has thousands and thousands of sakhis (associate maidservants). But if we simply chant this Hare Krishna maha-mantra and strictly follow the four regulative principles: no illicit sex, no meat-eating, no gambling and no intoxication and we read Srila Prabhupadas books at least 1-2 hours a day then everything will be adjusted. There are already some Tulasi Plants in my house. My second question is- When I take the the responsibility of serving Tulasi Devi, if someone commits any offence to Tulasi Devi and I am not able to prevent it will I also suffer the bad consequences and will it affect my devotional service? During this time, I visited Vrinda Kunda. All glories to Srimati Tulasi Devi! Sometimes the shopkeepers give ordinary beads and say it is tulsi, so it is very difficult to get tulsi beads without personal attendance. Although flowering plants like the mandara, kunda, kurabaka, utpala, campaka, arna, punnaga, nagakesara, bakula, lily and parijata are full of transcendental fragrance, THEY ARE STILL CONSCIOUS OF THE AUSTERITIES PERFORMED BY TULASI, FOR TULASI IS GIVEN SPECIAL PREFERENCE BY THE LORD, WHO GARLANDS HIMSELF WITH TULASI LEAVES. krishna-bhakti-prade devi This entry was posted in T-Male and tagged Sri Krishna on February 22, 2013 by idtsevak . NEW! And the desire to understand the Lords amazing pastimes of the rasa dance is only by your mercy. Lord Krishna likes garlands of Tulasi leaves. Will Krsna forgive me? She decides which flowers will bloom, which birds will sing, which songs will be sung, which breezes will blow, which food will be served, which games will be played, which musical instruments will be played. But when I later presented two small Tulasiplants to him in Los Angeles, he was delighted. Kalanemi was a demon who was the ruler of Mathura and had a beautiful daughter named Vrinda. So far as touching the Deity is concerned, that can be done only by the priest. One obtains the perfection of remembering when one constantly thinks of the lotus feet of the Lord. Adi 3.107 Letter: Jagadisa THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR THE TULASI LEAVES OFFERED TO LORD CAITANYAS LOTUS FEET. sada tvam keshava-priya She is highly worshipped in Hindu households, by both young and old. To approach the President is very difficult, unless you are the friend of his son or daughter, then it becomes very easy. I hope hes repentant now as he has done some service to Tulasi in the past and he helped me in getting Srila Prabhupadas books safe when I ordered them last year. This is the celebration of the marriage ceremony of Srimati Tulsi Devi and Lord Sri Krishna. Then our life will be totally successful. Lakshmi rewarded their efforts by being born as their daughters Tulasi to Dharmadhvaja, and Vedavati to Kushadhvaja, respectively. Apart from this in many other ways people are using Tulasi leaves whis seems very disrespectful to Tulasi Devi like in toothpaste or handwash. 13) Use the wood for beads as far as possible, THE BALANCE MAY BE PLACED WITHIN THE EARTH. His arrogance caused conflict with the devas, who petitioned Vishnu to relieve them. They accompany Vishnu to Vaikuntha, and greatly please and delight him. SB 3.15.49 I am confused, neither I could leave her in that distressful condition nor I could serve her at my home. So do it very nicely and very soon I shall be coming to your New Navadvipa by the month of March or April. Avoid using cutting tools. tad-bhrtya-gatra-sparse nga-sangamam I am very glad to learn that you have begun worship of Tulasi in your Toronto Temple. 71-07-09. In the Western countries, while engaged in propagating the Krsna consciousness movement, WE WERE BROUGHT GREAT UNHAPPINESS BECAUSE WE COULD NOT FIND TULASI LEAVES. As a disciple of A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada and a Tulasi-sevaka, I respectfully implore you to change the picture. Madhya 22.125 By Krishnas grace, the daily worship of Vrinda Devi is still going on. In the Skanda Purana it is said: 'Tulasi is auspicious in all respects. A similar statement is in the Skanda Purana, which says, Persons who are decorated with tilaka or gopi-candana [a kind of clay resembling fullers earth which is produced in certain quarters of Vrndavana], and who mark their bodies all over with the holy names of the Lord, and on whose necks and breasts there are tulasi beads, ARE NEVER APPROACHED BY THE YAMADUTAS. The Yamadutas are the constables of King Yama (the lord of death), who punishes all sinful men. One should not, however, imitate Haridasa Thakura, for no one else can chant the Hare Krsna maha-mantra 300,000 times a day. But even if, according to some old Vedic regulation, it should not have been done, it does not matter, you did not know, and we do not know in ISKCON. It is so much benefit just by offering obeisances and watering Tulsi, so if they understand the benefits, they will respect Tulsi, even if they are not very serious devotees. vrinde namas te caranaravindam. They havent done their research and they dont know what they are talking about. Hare Krishna Rangoli (decorative designs) of deities and saints are drawn near its foot. Hare Rama Hare Rama Rama Rama Hare Hare. She is a great devotee standing before us in the form of a small tree. A gentle smile decorates her lips. Hare Krsna Prabhu, You are not responsible for others offenses. The most important thing about the spiritual world is that there is no envy among the devotees there. You are always very dear to Lord Keshava. It was a moment of incredible awe and ecstasy! IF THERE IS ANY IMPEDIMENT IN GROWING TULSI, THAT MEANS THAT DEVOTIONAL SERVICE IS DEFECTIVE. Tulsi tells Krishna that she can sense Shankchurn's pain. WE CAN PLACE, HOWEVER, TULASI LEAVES IN THE HANDS OF RADHARANI FOR BEING PLACED ON THE LOTUS FEET OF KRSNA, as you have seen on the Govinda Album. The Latin taxonomical name indicates its native environment close to Mt. Vishnu procured it for the devas, when the asuras tried to steal it. But if you can not strictly follow the regulative principles or if you are not able to chant at least 16 rounds of the Hare Krishna mantra every day or if you do not think you will be able to maintain the Deity worship you should first concentrate on becoming firmly fixed up in these things and living a very regulated life before you start the Radha-Krishna Deity worship program. Vrishadhvaja and also his heir-son were dead and his grandchildrenDharmadhvaja and Kushadhvajawere now worshiping Lakshmi to gain her favor. So if some of his disciples would offer him foodstuffs that were not first offered to Krishna with big bunches of tulsi leaves He would be upset. ghranam ca tat-pada-saroja-saurabhe This song is in Bengali. Vishnu grows infatuated by the sight of these wondrous women. rocih-pravaha-snapitayma- vrinde My fascination with Tulasi Devi began very soon after meeting Srila Prabhupada in 1967. Although these four saintly persons were always absorbed in the thought of impersonal Brahman, FROM ASSOCIATION WITH THE LORD AND FROM SMELLING THE TULASI LEAVES THE HAIRS ON THEIR BODIES IMMEDIATELY STOOD UP. Madhava Baba knew all the scriptural references to Vrinda Devi, and he carefully supervised the tiniest details of this painting. What is the proper way to water Tulasi Devi? Please accept my blessings and the blessings of Lord Caitanya also. In the Skanda Purana there is a statement praising the tulasi tree as follows: Let me offer my respectful obeisances unto the tulasi tree, which can immediately vanquish volumes of sinful activities. The other name of tulsi is Vrinda. I never use any such products and try my best to not let my family members use such products. sa vai manah krsna-padaravindayor We sat beside his bed and chanted Hare Krishna on our beads. 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What should one do if he is not following the basic rules and regulations but has got Radha-Krishna Deity with him? NoD 35 Neutral Love of God 73-01-04 Letter: Dhruvananda Due to its holistic properties, this herb is widely used in a number of Ayurvedic and naturopathic medicines. IF ONE IS FORTUNATE ENOUGH TO RECEIVE SUCH HOLY PRASADAM THEN ALL SINFUL REACTIONS ARE IMMEDIATELY PURIFIED WITHIN THE HEART AND PURE DEVOTIONAL SERVICE IS VERY EASILY OBTAINED. Many sacred texts regard her as divine, and spiritual leaders revere . U/A 13+. The word vana means forest. VRNDAVANA IS THE NAME GIVEN TO THE FOREST WHERE SRIMATI VRNDADEVI (TULASIDEVI) GROWS PROFUSELY. Educate them. SB 5.3.6 I wrote a booklet entitled How to Grow Tulasi Devi, sent seeds and booklets to every temple, and tried to offer advice and assistance to devotees in their efforts to cultivate Tulasi. In the tale, Satyabhama is regarded to have prided herself on the love Krishna had for her, and her grasp over his heart. Advaita Acarya considered the meaning of the verse in this way: Not finding any way to repay the debt He owes to one who offers Him a tulasi leaf and water, LORD KRSNA THINKS, THERE IS NO WEALTH IN MY POSSESSION THAT IS EQUAL TO A TULASI LEAF AND WATER.. SB 7.5.23-24 WE ARE VERY MUCH OBLIGED, THEREFORE, TO OUR DISCIPLE SRIMATI GOVINDA DASI BECAUSE SHE HAS TAKEN MUCH CARE TO GROW TULASI PLANTS FROM SEEDS, AND SHE HAS BEEN SUCCESSFUL BY THE GRACE OF KRSNA. It is good that they have to bow to Tulasi before entering Krishnas temple.. Regarding your questions, generally tulsi beads ARE REQUIRED FOR INITIATION, BUT IF IT IS NOT AVAILABLE, ORDINARY BEADS CAN BE USED. IF POSSIBLE KINDLY LET ME KNOW WHERE IS GAURASUNDARA. In answer to your questions; 1) TULASI IS ONE DEVOTEE WHO APPEARS WHEREVER THERE IS DEVOTION TO KRSNA. I still didnt know why growing Tulasi was important to Srila Prabhupada or his mission. I was stunned. The important things are chanting Hare Krishna, following the regulative principles and reading Prabhupadas books. Prabhuji, I have a question that in my house, we have a toilet built on our terrece with a big plastic water tank on it, along with the tank there is some soil gathered. But you have to at least offer Mangal-arotik every day, offer some water and foodstuffs a few times a day. Tulsi mantras are potent chants for good health, riches, peace, and success. You have to work it out, exactly what to do, because I do not know your situation. dattadhikare vrishabhanu-putrya A house where Tulasi Devi is present never falls on bad times, and it becomes purer than all holy places. Srimati Tulsi Devi is a pure devotee of Krishna and she will help us and protect us in so many ways in our endeavors to make advancement in Krishna consciousness. I found many ancient texts from India, some by Srila Prabhupadas guru and other Vaishnava saints. If one commits any of the above offenses, one must read at least one chapter of Bhagavad-gita. brahma-hatyadikani ca This very fallen and lowly servant of Krishna prays, May I always swim in the love of Sri Sri Radha and Govinda. , yani kani ca papani Considering this, the Acarya began worshiping the Lord. No one cares for the deities in the temples anymore. Although we can never fully describe the glories of Tulasi Devi, an eternal associate of Lord Krishna, the scriptures give us a hint of the value of worshiping her. No. Once he looked up at me and very humbly said, Thank you, Mataji. O Vrinda Devi, I offer my respectful obeisances to your lotus feet. Some are located on the western side of the Yamuna and others on the eastern side. I AM ALWAYS THINKING OF THEM and you. So my understanding became quite basic: somehow, growing Tulasimade Srila Prabhupada very, very pleased. Marriage of Shalagrama and Tulasi written by Sri Padmanabha Gosai. Dandavat Pranam During Tulsi Puja, the prayers are chanted. As far as offering tulsi leaves to Panca Tattva it is a difficult subject matter. Tulasi is especially sacred in the worship of Vishnu and his forms Krishna and Vithoba and other related Vaishnava deities. This is not a rare case, tulasi devi grows here and there sometimes and, here in delhi people are really demonic not caring for it, so what shall be done when I see some? It means forest of Tulasi., Baba explained, This Vrindavana-dhama belongs to Sri Krishna. This is confirmed in the Skanda-Purana, Avanti-khanda. Shes Tulasi Devi, Krishnas favorite plant. This is not something we follow. What should I do Prabhu? The devotees have to take birth and at the appointed time change their bodies. Let a person who becomes like a bumblebee at the lotus feet of Radha-Krishna, and who reads or hears these eight verses describing the glories of Vrinda Devi, eternally reside at Goloka Vrindavana. The Kapoor basil has different leaves, different manjaris, and a different scent. Just go on with it like Prahlada Maharaja did and Lord Nrsimhadeva will protect you just like He protected Prahlada. I dont know what calamity will befall the person after this grievous offence! Hare Krishna, Dandvats. Please reply soon Prabhu, or the plants may be disposed off by someone. Pick only the leaves that grow next to the manjaris (flowers) and the leaves that are ready to dropthey will turn a pale colornot the new, green ones. Jalandhara, an asura born from Shiva's rage, marries her. Dont worry about it. TULASI ARATI PRAYERS Srila Prabhupada the founder of ISKCON, reccommended the devotees the following prayers for worshiping Tulasi Devi: Being used in the Hinduism for me our experience has been that if we ignore them such class... Dont try preaching to people who dont want to hear from you give ordinary beads be... 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