Please accept my blessings. She gains the status of a goddess named Tulasi, while her earthly form is the tulasi plant. Thank you [7], While tree worship is not uncommon in Hinduism, the tulasi plant is regarded as the holiest of all plants. Lord Visnu likes garland of Tulasi leaves. vrinde namas te caranaravindam. bandhuka-bandhu-dyuti-divya-vaso Although Krsna wants everyone to surrender to His lotus feet, because of peoples sinful activities they cannot do this. Of course Lord Caitanya is Krishna, so in that sense you can offer tulsi leaves, but His mood is as a devotee of Krishna. Only then did I become truly aware of the importance of cultivating Tulasi plants. Tulasi-devi is a pure devotee of Krishna and she should be treated with the same respect given to all Krishna's pure devotees. Letter: Gaura Hari ONE SHOULD NOT MISS THIS OPPORTUNITY. That is the way in the material world. He was practically older than the father of Lord Caitanya. 5) Tulasi leaves should be offered to the Deity. Later, when he became bedridden in February and March of 1990, I worked with Vidya Devi Dasi, Muralidhara Dasa, and Mohana Dasa to help provide nursing and medical care for him in his final days. The devotees of Vishnu call these sacred stones shaligrama. Hare Krishna! kamam ca dasye na tu kama-kamyaya SO THE SAME THINGDEITY WORSHIP AND WATERING THE TULASI PLANTS, CHANTING SIXTEEN ROUNDS AT LEAST, AND OBSERVING THE RULES AND REGULATION, REGULATIVE PRINCIPLE THEN YOUR LIFE IS SUCCESSFUL. I am so very glad to learn that Srimati Tulasi Devi has favored you so much. Babhru, 9 December, 1973 Los Angeles Tulsi is the sacred plant dearer to the Lord Vishnu. One obtains the perfection of remembering when one constantly thinks of the lotus feet of the Lord. Through devotional service one can easily please Lord Krsna with a leaf of the tulasi plant and a little water. Srimati Tulasi devi is one of the most exalted devotees of the Sri Krishna. Yes, the prayer you have enclosed is bonafide. 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? It is the ceremonial wedding of the tulasi plant to Vishnu, in the form of his image, Shaligrama, or a Krishna or Rama image. As I carefully put them back into their bag, I was mesmerized by their smooth touch and golden glow. I am giving you herewith three mantras for Tulasi Devi as follows: vrindaai tulasi devyai priyaai kesavasya ca Srila Prabhupada gave his disciples the following prayers for worshiping Tulasi Devi. We can not change the past, but we can change the future. THAT IS AN OFFENSE. In the Skanda Purana it is said: "Tulasi is auspicious in all respects. It was early, just after mangala-arati, on March 27, 1990. krishnasya vrindavana-dhanya- dhamni Will Krsna forgive me? Only Lord Caitanya and Lord Nityananda wear crowns and nosepins. Both the bride and the groom are ritually worshipped and then married as per traditional Hindu wedding rituals. At that time, I was inspired to paint a picture of Vrinda Devi. And when COLLECTING LEAVES from the plant, the following mantra should be chanted: tulasya mrta janmasi sada tvam kesavapriya 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. The Lords statement that His opulence is due to the benediction of the brahmanas and Vaisnavas is only to teach others that they should offer respect to the brahmanas and Vaisnavas, the devotees of the Lord. They are never going to listen anything on spiritual knowledge. During this time, I visited Vrinda Kunda. Pick Tulasi leaves and flowers in the morning, never at night (from sunset to sunrise). FROM THE TULASI PLANT YOU CAN CUT OFF ONLY LEAVES FOR OFFERING THEM TO KRISHNA, NEVER FOR CUTTING AND PLANTING. That is all that matters. Letter: Sarada MAY TULASI BE KIND UPON YOU AND INTRODUCE YOU TO KRISHNA, TO BE ONE OF THE ASSISTANT MAID-SERVANT GOPIS IN VRINDABAN. I searched Indian stores all over New York City to find a set of Tulasi japa beads. The Nayars of Malabar offer tulasi plants to pacify evil spirits.[26]. Therefore we request the members of the Hare Krsna movement to follow Haridasa Thakuras example rigidly. [29] When the plant withers, the dry plant is immersed in a water body with due religious rites as is the custom for broken divine images, which are unworthy for worship. THE GODDESS OF FORTUNE, LAKSMI, IS SOMETIMES ENVIOUS OF THE TULASI LEAVES WHICH ARE PLACED AT THE LOTUS FEET OF THE LORD, FOR THEY REMAIN FIXED THERE AND DO NOT MOVE, WHEREAS LAKSMIJI, ALTHOUGH STATIONED BY THE CHEST OF THE LORD, SOMETIMES HAS TO PLEASE OTHER DEVOTEES WHO PRAY FOR HER FAVOR. If a tulasi stick is used to burn a lamp for Vishnu, it is like offering the deities lakhs of lamps. He is in your heart and knows what you are thinking. Is there anyother related information that one should know about Holy Plant. In fact, he has no other duties to perform, and he has realized the essence of the scriptures. So dont worry. [29], The word Tulasi is used in many place names and family names. ON MY BEHALF PLEASE REQUEST HIM TO COME BACK TO THE TEMPLE AND SAVE THE TULSI PLANTS. He universally accepts the services of His devotees. Babas eyes were fixed on Vrinda Devi, and when he could no longer see externally, his eyes were shining in ecstasy and focused on some other world. What should one do if he is not following the basic rules and regulations but has got Radha-Krishna Deity with him? Place leftover Tulasi wood within the earth. But you can tie back the branches obstructing the entrance., Even after tying back the branches, Tulasi kept growing, and the problem continued. This is offering OBEISANCES, bowing down (pancanga pranam). Otherwise I do not know. So we should not give up trying to follow the principles. If we surrender to and follow these simple point then automatically everything else in our lives will become perfect. Vaishnavas traditionally use japa malas (a string of Hindu prayer beads) made from Tulasi stems or roots called Tulasi malas, which are an important symbol of the initiation. The other name of tulsi is Vrinda. Star Bharat. Vrinda Devi is in charge of the Vrindavana lilathe pastimes of Radha and Krishna. Krishna-jivani: She is the life and soul of Lord Krishna. HOW ARE THEY FEELING? krishna-bhakti-prade devi If branches obstruct a passageway, tie them back, but dont cut them. Our experience has been that if we ignore them such demoniac class of men, they will go away. But today morning my parents uprooted the new plants and threw them. 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.. Hare Krishna Prabhu Mahadev says it takes time to create hatred in someone's mind and he feels bad that Krishna has to face . Dandavats tad-bhrtya-gatra-sparse nga-sangamam Hindus regard it as an earthly manifestation of the goddess Tulasi; she is regarded as the avatar of Lakshmi, and thus the consort of the god Vishnu. vrinde namas te caranaravindam. According to ones taste and strength, hearing, chanting and remembrance may be followed by pada-sevanam. I felt humbled and joyful that even in my ignorance I had been given an opportunity to serve him in this way. Vishnu appeared in the form of Shankacuda to Tulasi, and the two sported, and ceased when Tulasi realised that he was an imposter. This is not something we follow. The devotees have to take birth and at the appointed time change their bodies. I go there often but the deity remains in the same condition I leave, the garland I give dries up, the deity becomes filled with dust, the temple is dirty padau hareh ksetra-padanusarpane 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. Neglecting to care for or water Tulasi properly is a great offense. Why should there be so much difficulty in Los Angeles, which has such a nice climate. Sorry for disturbing you again and again. THE WATERING SHOULD NOT BE VERY MUCH LARGE IN QUANTITY, BUT IT SHOULD BE POURED JUST TO KEEP THE GROUND SOFT AND MOIST. In answer to your questions; 1) TULASI IS ONE DEVOTEE WHO APPEARS WHEREVER THERE IS DEVOTION TO KRSNA. Hare krishna prabhu Instead of committing offences I have put up an altars of Panca tattva. Infact I have become a source of laughter, anger, and so many things.I had to even stop my deity worship as my father threatened me to break the temple altar. This entry was posted in T-Male and tagged Sri Krishna on February 22, 2013 by idtsevak . This is also pada-sevanam. My second question is,I have Deities of Krsna and Visnu but I am not fixed up in devotional service. Just do everything very carefully. Rangoli (decorative designs) of deities and saints are drawn near its foot. Quoting from the Gautamiya-tantra, the Hari-bhakti-vilasa states: tulasi-dala-matrena And that you can actually worship the Deities properly every day without fail. SPL Govinda Dasi, 7 April, 1970 Honolulu The Padma Purana declares a person who is cremated with tulasi twigs in his funeral pyre gains moksha and a place in Vishnu's abode Vaikuntha. 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]. At such temples you arelikely to find one or more in the courtyard wherein pilgrims circumambulate Devotees pray to Tulasi and circumambulate the plant while chanting mantras. His face shone with a remarkable radiance. One who puts into his mouth or on his head Tulasi leaves that have been offered to Lord Krishna attains Lord Krishnas abode. (9) vrindashtakam yah shrinuyat pathed va Please accept my humble obeisances So I do not understand all these things you write. We promised Baba that a compound wall will be built around Vrinda Kunda and other improvements will be made. I planted the Tulasi plants and was thinking of serving her faithfully. It makes for a wonderful read and is worth saving for future reading also (I\ve bookmarked the page). When the Lord says, therefore, that it is due to the causeless mercy of the brahmanas that Laksmiji does not leave Him, we can understand that Laksmiji is attracted by the opulence of the Lord, not by the brahmanas benedictions upon Him. So we should always endeavor after becoming servant of Tulasi Devi. Im thinking by serving Tulasi my life will become successful! TULASI ARATI PRAYERS Srila Prabhupada the founder of ISKCON, reccommended the devotees the following prayers for worshiping Tulasi Devi: Share. THERE IS, BUT IT IS NOT SUFFICIENTLY COLLECTED. The seeds grow to become three plants, Dhtr, Mlat, and Tulas, who are personified as three women, Svar, Lakm, and Gaur. NEVERTHELESS, IF THEY BEGIN CHANTING THE HARE KRSNA MANTRA AND RENDERING SERVICE UNTO THE TULASI PLANT, THEY WILL VERY SOON BE ABLE TO SURRENDER. He carefully translated the Vrinda- devyashtakam by Vishvanatha Cakravarti Thakura, and he told us about the mercy of Lord Caitanya. You have done the right thing. Devi Tulsi Curses KrishnaS4 E12412 Apr 2021. 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. It will only add to an already confused and bewildered situation. Vaisnavas are never called for by such constables of Yamaraja. My desire to grow Tulasi became an obsession, and somehow I got seeds from India. The word vana means forest. VRNDAVANA IS THE NAME GIVEN TO THE FOREST WHERE SRIMATI VRNDADEVI (TULASIDEVI) GROWS PROFUSELY. The collecting of leaves should be done once in the morning for worshiping and for putting on the plates of foodstuff to be offered. Wherever the shade of Tulasi Devi falls is purified and is the best place for offering fire sacrifices. Tulasi has delicate purple and green leaves, flower tassels like miniature temple spires, and an arresting, sweet fragrance famous for attracting the minds of yogis to Krishnas service. 71-05-28. Educate them. Namaste. Vrindavani, vrinda, visvapujita, pushpasara, nandini, Krishna-jivani, visva-pavani, tulasi VRINDAVANI - One who first manifested in Vrindavan. There was a demon son of Lord Shiva whose name was Jalandhar. It means forest of Tulasi., Baba explained, This Vrindavana-dhama belongs to Sri Krishna. 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. Im praying to Srila Prabhupada to please show me the way to engage in Krishna Consciousness. We need to keep on reading Srila Prabhupadas books. Even the poorest of devotees in any part of the world can secure a small flower, fruit or leaf and a little water, and IF THESE OFFERINGS, AND ESPECIALLY TULASI LEAVES AND GANGES WATER, ARE OFFERED TO KRSNA WITH DEVOTION, HE IS VERY SATISFIED. Traditionally, the daily worship and care of the plant is the responsibility of the women of the household. mor ei abhilash, bilas kunje dio vas But carving tulasi beads should not be your sole occupation. And how should they be offered? I am in receipt of your letter, undated. I found many ancient texts from India, some by Srila Prabhupadas guru and other Vaishnava saints. Panca-dravida: So why is it, then, if its a question of ajnata-sukrti The Indians, from their birth theyre watering tulasi, theyre chanting Hare Krsna, theyre doing so many activities, but mostly your disciples are foreigners? radha-krishna-seva pabo ei abhilashi PAMHO This time when I go to Hawaii I shall sit down in the forest of Tulasi plants and chant Hare Krishna. But actually Lord Caitanya is Krishna and we know that and He knows that. Without Srila Prabhupada and Krishnas guidance I cant make any progress in Krishna Consciousness. Srimati Radharani can be given a Tulasi leaf in Her hand for offering to Lord Krishna. 8) Yes. What may be fearful and horrible for others was for Baba a joyous reunion with his beloved Lord. I am very glad to learn that you have begun worship of Tulasi in your Toronto Temple. You can now abandon your body and come with me to Vaikuha to enjoy life as my wife. je tomara sharana loy, tara vancha purna hoy Vishnu procured it for the devas, when the asuras tried to steal it. Srila Prabhupada taught us never to think of Tulasi as an ordinary plant. [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. 71-07-09. So these are the important points to concentrate on following. It has given me the impetus to serve Tulasi Devi. I have just started it. However, after hearing details of Parvati's beauty from Narada, he demands Shiva hand her over to him. Pick with care and attention. This marriage is one that is believed to have happened eons ago and is celebrated to this day by a large percentage of the Indian population. The living entities who attain the service of the lotus feet of your Lord reside in Vrindavana. If there is any impediment in growing Tulsi, that means that devotional service is defective. Simply by seeing or touching this tree one can become relieved from all distresses and diseases. She worshiped the tulasi plant, following in the footsteps of her spiritual master. IF POSSIBLE KINDLY LET ME KNOW WHERE IS GAURASUNDARA. Vaisnava must have sikha. NoD 9 Further Considerations of Devotional Principles Copyright 2002-2021 The Bhaktivedanta Book Trust International, Inc. All rights reserved. The Srimad Bhagavatam Tulsi Devi (Vrinda - Holy Basil) is a sacred plant in Hindu belief. Sri Tulasidevi wonderful, understanding, loved in all aspects by the Lord. And of all holy places, Vrinda Kunda is one of the most auspicious. IT IS VERY PLEASING. But if He does not like, He may not give you. So worship of Tulsidevi and other of Lord Krishnas Entourage is part of the total devotional attitude of pleasing Krishna. Join our family of supporters. "Again and again I offer my obeisance unto Vrnda Devi, who is known as Tulasi Devi and Satyavati, who is most dear to Krishna, and who bestows devotion to Krishna upon us." " We do not have so much time, but still we can chant some kirtan, we can plant Tulasi, offer some flowers, some water, we . Sometimes the shopkeepers give ordinary beads and say it is tulsi, so it is very difficult to get tulsi beads without personal attendance. Uprooting and cutting branches of the plant is prohibited. Simply all the devotees may offer a LITTLE WATER EVERY MORNING AND IN THE EVENING OFFER OBEISANCES AND GHEE LAMP (ONE WICK) AND CIRCUMAMBULATING THREE TIMES REPEATING THE MANTRAS THAT I HAVE GIVEN YOU. Tulasi Devi, Beloved of Krishna One of Krishna's most intimate servants comes in a special form to bless us with extraordinary fortune. Shes Tulasi Devi, Krishnas favorite plant. rocih-pravaha-snapitayma- vrinde DONT NEGLECT. There are some prayer halls where most of the people go, helds Kirtanas but there deity worship is not allowed.There is one Krsna temple in our village but it seems that no one cares for the deity. FIRST UTILIZE THE DEAD LEAVES OR LEAVES WHICH HAVE FALLEN DOWN, AND IF MORE LEAVES ARE REQUIRED FOR WORSHIPING KRSNA, YOU MAY TAKE THEM FROM TULASI PLANT IN THIS WAY: FIRST APPROACH TULASI DEVI AND OFFER YOUR OBEISANCES, REQUESTING HER THAT FOR WORSHIPING KRSNA YOU WANT TO TAKE SOME LEAVES. It is very sad. So actually calling this plant Tulasi is a misnomer that confuses people, especially because many websites mistakenly call it ocimum sanctum. varada bhava shobhane, O Tulasi, you were born from nectar. (3) samasta-vaikuntha-shiromanau shri- I am very glad to hear that you are engaged in the service of tulsi devi. Please consider answering my questions in your free time, I will not mind the delays in replying. sa prapya vrindavana-nitya-vasam So I have kept them in a box. Then our life will be totally successful. I have heard that your good wife, Patty is growing Srimate Tulasi devi there at your house with good success. You can not control what other people do. 16) Use common sense and if you have none then consult with others. If we care for her nicely, she can grant us love for Krishna. Collect leaves once in the morning for worshiping Krishna and for putting on the plates of food to be offered to Him. They donot take Tulasi devi very seriously, exploit her in many ways like using as medicine etc. He held one of the small pots in his hand for a long time, gazing at the seven-inch seedling, noting that she was indeed Srimati Tulasi Devi. Similarly, there is another injunction, stating that one who reads the thousand names of Visnu can be released from all offenses. Tulsi or Tulasi, also commonly referred to as Holy Basil, is one of the most sacred plants in Hindu belief. Cloud is meant for raining. Yes, the leaves of Srimati Tulasi Devi MAY BE OFFERED TO ALL VISNU-TATTVA EXPANSIONS OF KRSNA, INCLUDING NITYANANDA AND BALARAMA. I do not have tulasi devi yet at my home but now shes grown herself, but above the toilet. We can change the future, we can not change the past. We pleaded that name and fame would come after he had left this world. Madhya 17.193 I love Sri Tulasidevi. 750801SB.NO Lectures Hindus regard it as an earthly manifestation of the goddess Tulasi; she is regarded as the avatar of Lakshmi, and thus the consort of the god Vishnu. As a disciple of A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada and a Tulasi-sevaka, I respectfully implore you to change the picture. Then Prabhupada stopped short and became thoughtful. BOTH ARE THE SUPREME PERSONALITY OF GODHEAD. Lord Krishna happily lives in the house, town, or forest where Tulasi Devi is present. But Prabhupada would not approve them as pujya Tulasi Devi Maharani. Tulasi Devi: She has an incomparable form. A house where Tulasi Devi is present never falls on bad times, and it becomes purer than all holy places. One who with devotion applies the paste of Tulasi wood to the Deity of Krishna will always live close to Krishna. She urges the sage to resuscitate her fallen husband, which he does. vrinde namas te caranaravindam. In Kali-yuga, one who worships, remembers, plants, keeps, or performs kirtana before Tulasi burns up all sinful reactions and quickly attains Lord Krishnas abode. They havent done their research and they dont know what they are talking about. Hare Krishna! 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. Haribol In the tale, Satyabhama is regarded to have prided herself on the love Krishna had for her, and her grasp over his heart. 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. She is a great devotee standing before us in the form of a small tree. He got his daughter married to Jalandhar, who was the demon of water. srutim cakaracyuta-sat-kathodaye All glories to Srimati Tulasi Devi! no, MEANS THAT IS TEMPORARY. 71-01-21. 9.26). It is considered as the holy plant in the Indian Subcontinent. And we should not pluck the leaves on sundays. Then he was gone. It is stated in the Nectar of Devotion. WHEN IT IS SUFFICIENTLY COLLECTED, THEN. After employing his illusory arts, the asura attempts to abduct Parvati in the guise of Shiva. 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. This variety is considered especially sacred to Krishna, as its purple color is similar to Krishna's dark complexion.[3][4]. I am in due receipt of your letter dated October 17, 1974 and have noted the contents. SB 4.8.55 THERE IS NO DIFFERENCE BETWEEN RAMA AND KRISHNA. This is the celebration of the marriage ceremony of Srimati Tulsi Devi and Lord Sri Krishna. Even in the Canadian temples which are in a much colder climate are keeping Tulasi nicely. I THINK I GAVE HER THE SEEDS, AND SHE VERY NICELY DONE IT. 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. Pick the leaves one at a time with your fingertips. If they wanted to go away they could have, but they had no right to sell the Temple. 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. And when the tulasi leaves are offered in devotion at the lotus feet of Krsna, there is the full development of love of Godhead., NoD 11 Aspects of Transcendental Service Later, I came across the following purport by Srila Prabhupada in the Srimad-Bhagavatam (4.8.55): It is specifically mentioned herein that tulasi leaves are very dear to the Supreme Personality of Godhead and devotees should take particular care to have tulasi leaves in every temple and center of worship. Such chanting is for the mukta-purusa, or liberated soul. Regarding worship of Tulasi, it is not very much important. She has taken the form of a tree so that everyone, even the poorest person, can offer something wonderful to Krishna. Uttamasloka d. Thank you for the many wonderful services that you provide. What should I do Prabhu? Better to try and look after them so they dont die, but if the weather is bad this may not be possible. SRIMATI TULSI DEVI IS VERY DEAR TO LORD KRISHNA, SO YOU MUST ALWAYS CARE FOR HER VERY LOVINGLY AND ATTENTIVELY, AND IN THIS WAY KRISHNA WILL BE PLEASED. He finally agreed, for the service of Vrinda Devi, and we began documenting his life story and the story of the development of Vrinda Kunda. Dandvats. YOU CANNOT SAY THERE IS NO RAIN. So I am very glad that you are seriously interested, and Krsna is pleased upon you. Tulasis wood is carved into the japa beads on which devotees chant Krishnas name. vikrinite svam atmanam AND IN THIS ONE LIFE YOU ARE GOING BACK TO HOME, BACK TO GODHEAD. Try to convince Gaurasundara and Siddha-svarupa to return to ISKCON and let us forget whatever has happened in the past. But if that man is caught trespassing on our property, then he may be severely punished by us. Not surprisingly, I felt an immediate connection. madhv-adibhir bhanti vibhushyamana 69-04-13. If someone sows a tulasi tree somewhere, certainly he becomes devoted to Lord Krsna. But I do not think this is a widely accepted practice. THERE IS NO QUESTION OF PRUNING IN THE MANNER OF GARDENERS JUST TO MAKE NICE BEAUTIFUL PLANT FOR ORNAMENTAL PURPOSES. FOR KRISHNA TULASI AND RAMA TULASI THE THE WORSHIP IS THE SAME. Letter: Tosana So this is an example of missing the point. So if in our heart we want to serve Krishna and Krishnas pure devotees then they know that. Now tulasi plants are growing in almost every center of our movement. Now, tulasi devi has herself come! 6) If possible. Tulasi plants are LIBERATED SOULS who want to serve Krishna in that way. Please give me the privilege of devotional service and make me your own maidservant. nayane heribo sada jugala-rupa- rashi She is highly worshipped in Hindu households, by both young and old. After all Krishna is a person, Srimati Tulsi Devi is a person, a pure devotee of Krishna. She prays to Vishnu, and makes him realise that the asura was shielded from defeat by the chastity of his wife.[8]. 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. Tulasi ( Sanskrit: , romanized : Tulas ), or Vrinda ( holy basil) is a sacred plant in Hindu tradition. SB 7-5-23&24 TADIYA MEANS THE TULASI LEAVES, the devotees of Krsna, the birthplace of Krsna, Mathura, and the Vedic literature Srimad-Bhagavatam. 761231rc.bom Conversations Your dedication to Srimati Tulasi-devi is very laudable and I am sure that if you consult with Karandhara das he will give you all assistance to help make your dream come true. As the Lord says in the Bhagavad-gita (9.26), a leaf, a flower, a fruit or some water (patram puspam phalam toyam), when offered with devotion, very much pleases Him. There are no days when we can not bring Srimati-Tulsi inside our homes for worshiping her. If I replant those plants, may be out of anger they may uproot the other previous 10-12 plants. tavaiva murtis tulasi nri-loke After item twenty-six (meditation), the twenty-seventh is TO SERVE TULASI, the twenty-eighth is to serve the Vaisnava, the twenty-ninth is to live in Mathura, the birthplace of Lord Krsna, and the thirtieth is to read Srimad-Bhagavatam regularly. All scriptures stress on the importance of getting the mercy of Tulasi devi if one has to make progress in devotion. In a miraculous way that only Lord Krishna could have designed, this aged saint, who was born in a highly situated brahmana family and who had spent his entire life as a sadhu, was now being cared for by a small crew of American and European disciples of Srila Prabhupada. It was a moment of incredible awe and ecstasy! U/A 13+. vrinde namas te caranaravindam. It signifies the traits of devotion and love in women, and is the only herb worshiped as a devi, or goddess. Later, Radha pleads for mercy. So you can just educate them about their culture and the benefits they can get also by offering respect to Srimati Tulis Devi. Some real and some not. We must be very much thankful to our Govinda dasi. Tulsidevi is part of Krishnas entourage, she is Krishna-ised or Krishna Conscious, and in this pure state she has all the qualities of Krishna, and therefore she becomes worshipable just like Krishna. Please offer Her all respects and carefully tend and Srimati Tulasi will be pleased upon you in gaining the auspicious favor of the Lord. 15) Undisturbed means what? By Krishnas grace, the daily worship of Vrinda Devi is still going on. They are worn as a necklace or garland or held in the hand and used as a rosary. O Supreme Lord, You are full in every respect. When I presented them to Srila Prabhupada, he held them and looked at them with scrutiny, then simply said, No, not Tulasi. But he chanted on them anyway. 72-04-12. Anyone who follows them will also fall down without a doubt. Hare Krsna Prabhu, These mantras can be said before or while . A gentle smile decorates her lips. Om Sri Krsnaya namaha. CHANT: Hare Krishna, Hare Krishna, Krishna, Krishna Hare Hare / Hare Rama, Hare Rama, Rama Rama Hare Hare and be happy! karau harer mandira-marjanadisu That is general.

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