Due to its holistic properties, this herb is widely used in a number of Ayurvedic and naturopathic medicines. It is a plant which you can find in almost every Hindu house. Some people are very happy seeing Tulasi growing luxuriantly. Vishnu appeared in the form of Shankacuda to Tulasi, and the two sported, and ceased when Tulasi realised that he was an imposter. Without their mercy, we would keep rotting in this hell of material world where there is only birth, death, old age and disease. 13) Use the wood for beads as far as possible, THE BALANCE MAY BE PLACED WITHIN THE EARTH. All glories to Srila Prabhupada! SB 5.3.6 Precautions are taken to avoid this. I AM ALWAYS THINKING OF THEM and you. tvat-saubhagam kena nirucyatam tad I tasted the divine words of the Gita: I come as death.. So there are three mantras, one for bowing down, one for circumambulating,* and one for collecting the leaves. devi if one has to make progress in the path of devotion. It is wonderful to be engaged in the service of Tulasi Devi! I saw the energy of death in actioncompelling, relentless, moving forward like a bulldozer, pushing the soul out of the body. This is offering OBEISANCES, bowing down (pancanga pranam). Hare Krishna, Dandvats. Mythology. And as we sincerely chant the Hare Krishna mantra then all the reactions of our sinful activities in the past will be washed away and we need to take the vow to not commit any new sinful activities and in that way everything will be corrected by the power of Krishna in the form of His holy names. TULASI LEAVES CANNOT BE PLACED EVEN ON THE LOTUS FEET OF RADHARANI OR ON THE LOTUS FEET OF THE SPIRITUAL MASTER. In places where Tulasi cannot survive the winters when planted in the ground, provide a suitable house for her. So there is no fault in you plucking a tulsi leaf for offering to Krishna. Now, in order to worship Lord Keshava, I am collecting your leaves and manjaris.Please bestow your benediction on me.. Shankhacuda, a mighty daitya, underwent a severe tapasya that pleased Brahma. I proceeded to cultivate Tulasiplants on a large scale. We have to follow the rules and regulations, otherwise the result is misery anyhow. Tulasi-devi is an expansion of Vrinda-devi in this world. His breath came in tiny gasps, and with each breath his ecstasy increased. vikrinite svam atmanam nasagra-mukta-dyuti-dipitasye [7], While tree worship is not uncommon in Hinduism, the tulasi plant is regarded as the holiest of all plants. Her great yearning is to expertly arrange Their meeting, and by doing this she feels the greatest joy. Someone has uprooted them. ONE SHOULD NOT MISS THIS OPPORTUNITY. Protect the delicate Tulasi seedlings from birds and insects. 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 god Brahma was pleased with her penance, but told her that she would have to marry the daitya Shankhacuda (The reincarnation of Sudama, the cowherd friend of Krishna) before she could marry Vishnu. Rituals involve watering the plant, cleaning the area near the plant with water and cow dung and making offerings of food, flowers, incense, Ganges water, etc. This is the way to increase attachment for the Lord and be completely free from all material desires. As such, being pleased by Advaita Acarya, Lord Caitanya appeared. So we should not give up trying to follow the principles. NEVERTHELESS, IF THEY BEGIN CHANTING THE HARE KRSNA MANTRA AND RENDERING SERVICE UNTO THE TULASI PLANT, THEY WILL VERY SOON BE ABLE TO SURRENDER. It is very difficult living surrounded by demons like this but that is unfortunately the nature of Kali-yuga. We sat beside his bed and chanted Hare Krishna on our beads. If one is fully absorbed in love and ecstasy, he need offer only a flower and a little water. 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(2) bimbadharoditvara-manda-hasya- But if that man is caught trespassing on our property, then he may be severely punished by us. It signifies the traits of devotion and love in women, and is the only herb worshiped as a devi, or goddess. Because you have done the Caitanya Mahaprabhu murti so wonderfully, I can understand that Caitanya Mahaprabhu had a special blessing upon you. And when COLLECTING LEAVES from the plant, the following mantra should be chanted: tulasya mrta janmasi sada tvam kesavapriya vane tvad-ishanghri-saroja- seva jalasya culukena va I recall him saying that in India every-one considers Tulasi plants sacred, and no one will cut or uproot them. Wherever the shade of Tulasi Devi falls is purified and is the best place for offering fire sacrifices. But if one is not serious about Krishna consciousness he should not wear tulsi beads just for show. 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. 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. Never cut down or pull up living Tulasi plants. 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. And that you can actually worship the Deities properly every day without fail. The parrots serve Vrinda Devi by carrying messages to various parts of Vrindavana. 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. Have I done the right thing, or will Tulasi devi will be angry at me for breaking her branches. I am in receipt of your letter, undated. Honolulu 6 January, 1972 Govinda dasi He was granted the Viukavaca (the armour of Vishnu), and was blessed with another boon: As long as the Viukavaca was on his body, no one could slay him. 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. IT IS SAID THAT KRSNA IS SO PLEASED BY SUCH DEVOTIONAL SERVICE THAT HE OFFERS HIMSELF TO HIS DEVOTEE IN EXCHANGE FOR IT. And how should they be offered? He became alarmed and exclaimed, You cannot cut Tulasithat is the greatest offense! We pluck Tulsi leaves on Sundays to offer to Krishna. Then I saw the devotees response to death: full surrender at the Lords lotus feet with pure love and trust. 7) Yes. Simply go on in the normal way, and gradually his threat will disappear. 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 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? Being intensely attached to thinking of the Lords lotus feet is called pada-sevanam. But actually Lord Caitanya is Krishna and we know that and He knows that. Please accept my blessings. She worshiped the tulasi plant, following in the footsteps of her spiritual master. tulasy amrita-janmasi You have done the right thing. No. TULASI DEVI NEVER GOES BACK TO GODHEAD, SHE IS ALWAYS WITH GODHEAD. Throughout the entire day and night, he would chant the sixteen names of the Hare Krsna maha-mantra. 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. However Just wanted to know, That i have seen The TULSI HOLY PLANT placed in the front yard (aangan) in everyones place. [20], In the 19th century, some families in Bengal regarded the plant as their spiritual guide or clan deity. 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. But whatever you do should be done with wholehearted enthusiasm and strict adherence to the principles of chanting 16 rounds, rising for mangala arati, following the four basic principles, always remaining clean etc. 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. Some people in India think that the Kapoor is actually pujya Tulasi Maharani, but no sadhu does. Join our family of supporters. Madhya 22.125 After employing his illusory arts, the asura attempts to abduct Parvati in the guise of Shiva. Whoever takes shelter of you has his wishes fulfilled. 72-04-12. They were large, round beads, shiny from years of use, with a mystical quality that still sticks in my mind. Sometimes there may be disagreement and quarrel but we should not go away. It is approved. (4) tvad-ajnaya pallava-pushpa-bhringa- In fact, Lord Brahma has also said the legendary story of Lord Krishna and the Tulsi plant to sage Vaisishta. NOW I UNDERSTAND THAT THE SEEDLINGS ARE COMING OUT, SO THE WHOLE SPOT IF POSSIBLE MAY BE COVERED BY SOME NET BECAUSE THE SEEDLING STAGE CREEPERS BEING VERY DELICATE ARE SOMETIMES EATEN UP BY THE SPARROWS, SO WE HAVE TO GIVE A LITTLE PROTECTION FROM ATTACK OF THE SPARROWS. And while walking along the walkway to the temple, which was lined with more Tulasi plants, he told his secretary, Syamasundara, Dont step on her shadow. In these ways Srila Prabhupada showed great respect for Tulasi Devi. Lord Krishna and all the demigods live in a house where mud from the base of the Tulasi tree is found. It is believed that Tulsi is the incarnation of Goddess Laxmi in human form. Then our life will be totally successful. SPL Govinda Dasi, 7 April, 1970 Honolulu Prabhupada: Everyone. Adi 3 So you can just educate them about their culture and the benefits they can get also by offering respect to Srimati Tulis Devi. SHE IS A PURE DEVOTEE AND THUS SHE HAS APPEARED ON THIS PLANET TO RENDER SERVICE TO KRISHNA BY BEING OFFERED IN ALL TEMPLES THROUGHOUT THE WORLD BY BEING OFFERED UP TO THE LOTUS FEET OF KRISHNA. At that time, I was inspired to paint a picture of Vrinda Devi. ALL THE DEVOTEES SHOULD POUR WATER AT LEAST ONCE IN THE MORNING BEFORE TAKING PRASADAM. She is regarded as an earthly manifestation of the goddess Srimati Tulsi Devi, and is as an avatar of Lakshmi, and thus the consort of Vishnu. Tulasi flourishes where there is love and devotion. Prabhupada: Every temple we have got big, big tulasi. Vishnu turned into a stone, and resided on riverbank Gandaki River. Vishnu procured it for the devas, when the asuras tried to steal it. 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. You just water. Antya 3.100 Even if we try to explain the reason because they are mayavadis they will not accept and the priest is requesting What shall be done Hare Krishna. When Srimati Vrinda Devi entered into the material world she manifested herself as the sacred Tulsi plant. In time, Tulasi gave up all her royal comforts, and went to Badrinath to perform a penance to gain Vishnu as her husband. 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. Vrinda Devi may be likened to a grand director or choreographer of the Vrindavana lila, and her parrots are her communication service. 15) Undisturbed means what? In India most people, even if they are not very serious about Krishna consciousness, respect Srimati Tulsi Devi, at least that is the culture. Her leaves and flowers decorate the Deity of Krishna in the temple and are placed on food offered to Him. Only Lord Caitanya and Lord Nityananda wear crowns and nosepins. THE TULASI, SHE WILL NOT GO TO LIVE WITH ANYONE NON-DEVOTEE, AND BECAUSE SHE IS GROWING SO PROFUSELY, THEREFORE SHE IS GIVING YOU HER BEST FAVOR BECAUSE YOU ARE BEST DEVOTEE, THAT IS TO BE UNDERSTOOD. Worship Tulasi with nice food, flowers, incense, a ghee lamp, and other traditional articles of worship. [17][7], The tulasi plant is grown in or near several Hindu houses, especially by Brahmins and other Hindu varnas of the Vaishnava sect. Avoid using cutting tools. Regarding worship of Tulasi, it is not very much important. Should They be kept in a box until one can worship Them properly? I wondered at this, and when I saw Baba I asked him about it. He engaged his eyes in seeing the Deity of Krsna, Krsnas temples and Krsnas places like Mathura and Vrndavana, he engaged his sense of touch in touching the bodies of the Lords devotees, HE ENGAGED HIS SENSE OF SMELL IN SMELLING THE FRAGRANCE OF TULASI OFFERED TO THE LORD, and he engaged his tongue in tasting the Lords prasada. She gains the status of a goddess named Tulasi, while her earthly form is the tulasi plant. Without Srila Prabhupada and Krishnas guidance I cant make any progress in Krishna Consciousness. Letter: Govinda THERE IS, BUT IT IS NOT SUFFICIENTLY COLLECTED. They donot take Tulasi devi very seriously, exploit her in many ways like using as medicine etc. Instead of committing offences I have put up an altars of Panca tattva. SB 4.8.55 and in what periode is the best to cut? Bestowing your mercy on him, you make him a resident of Vrindavana. He had spent years in Vrindavana working to restore and develop Vrinda Kunda, the eternal home of Vrinda Devi, the cowherd-girl form of Tulasi Devi. If Tulsi Maharani goes to large,Should we cut it or tie it? She wears blue garments and is decorated with pearls and flowers. However, some sects celebrate Tulsi Vivah on the Dwadashi Tithi Tulsi was a woman named Vrinda in her previous birth In the Vedas, Tulasi ("matchless") is known as Vaishnavi ("belonging to Vishnu"), Vishnu Vallabha ("beloved of Vishnu"),[3] Haripriya ("beloved of Vishnu"), Vishnu Tulasi. Every day provide Tulasi fresh air, water (as neededbe careful not to water too much), and sunshine (or plant lights). All scriptures stress on the importance of getting the mercy of Tulasi devi if one has to make progress in the path of devotion. Since Mlat is regarded to be "deceptive" (As she stems from Lakm, who is already Vishnu's shakti), she is condemned. In your house you have to cook daily anyhow. WHEN THE CREEPERS ARE GROWN AT LEAST 7 INCHES HIGH, THEN YOU CAN TAKE THEM OUT FROM THE PLANTING SOIL AND TRANSPLANT THEM IN A ROW IN A DIFFERENT PLACE. Just go on with it like Prahlada Maharaja did and Lord Nrsimhadeva will protect you just like He protected Prahlada. But I do not think this is a widely accepted practice. This variety is considered especially sacred to Krishna, as its purple color is similar to Krishna's dark complexion.[3][4]. I have just started it. In November 1989, I met Vrinda Kunda Baba, or Madhava Dasa, a renowned scholar and Vaishnava saint, and a great devotee of Srimati Tulasi Devi. Our experience has been that if we ignore them such demoniac class of men, they will go away. In India, people grow Tulsi as a religious plant and worship it. Traditionally, the tulasi is planted in the center of the central courtyard of Hindu houses. Try and get some new Tulsi plants growing and think of some way to try and keep more of them alive next time winter comes. Srila Prabhupada gave his disciples the following prayers for worshiping Tulasi Devi. Tulsi is only for offering to Krishna. Yes. This kind of capitalization insults the intelligence of the reader. Pick with care and attention. Even in the Canadian temples which are in a much colder climate are keeping Tulasi nicely. We can change the future, we can not change the past. And if we are sincere He will give us the inspiration and intelligence so we can serve Him nicely. Your service in the matter of implanting Tulasi seeds as introduced in the Western countries has PROVED IT DEFINITELY THAT ACTUALLY YOU ARE GOVINDA DASI, MAID-SERVANT OF GOVINDA. Preferably, arati should also be offered to Tulsi in the evening, just before Sandhya-arati. Sri Krsna, who is very affectionate toward His devotees, SELLS HIMSELF TO A DEVOTEE who offers Him merely a tulasi leaf and a palmful of water., Your email address will not be published. The forests situated on the eastern side are Bhadravana, Bilvavana, Lauhavana, Bhandiravana and Mahavana. The Vedic scriptures say that Krishna accepts only food adorned with a Tulasi leaf. Tulasi leaf is very, very dear to Visnu. Babas passing away was glorious. Your email address will not be published. I am new to this path and need Mercy of Lord Krishna to bless us and help us from Distracting. The Bhaktivedanta Book Trust International, Inc. Tulasis body is spiritual. First I couldnt realize that its tulasI devi, I thought its something else like any other small plant, but its leaves put me in doubt and when I rubbed my finger on the leaf and smelt it, I realised its tulasi devi, now shes also having manjris. How will I counteract these offences? A prayer of forgiveness may also be offered to Tulasi before the act. Hare Krishna Prabhu CHANT: Hare Krishna, Hare Krishna, Krishna, Krishna Hare Hare / Hare Rama, Hare Rama, Rama Rama Hare Hare and be happy! THERE IS NO DIFFERENCE BETWEEN RAMA AND KRISHNA. vrindavanadhisha-padabja- bhringah 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? Srimati Radharani can be given a Tulasi leaf in Her hand for offering to Lord Krishna. Devotees wear strands of Tulasi beads around their necks. In ISKCON different temples have different opinions. If there is any impediment in growing Tulsi, that means that devotional service is defective. 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. SB 3.16.21 Madhava Babas knowledge of the scriptures, especially those relating to the glories of Tulasi Devi, was vast. I am in dilemma. As I carefully put them back into their bag, I was mesmerized by their smooth touch and golden glow. 72-02-12. In the Western countries, while engaged in propagating the Krishna consciousness movement, we were brought great unhappiness because we could not find tulasi leaves. 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. There is great spiritual merit accrued from caring for holy places. Please give me the privilege of devotional service and make me your own maidservant. Such men should be taken and beaten very hard with shoesbut it will not be very much to our credit if we are accused of fighting in this way. Mythology. The test of our actual dedication and sincerity to serve the Spiritual Master will be in this mutual cooperative spirit to push on this Movement and not make factions and deviate. No one cares for the deities in the temples anymore. This is confirmed in the Skanda-Purana, Avanti-khanda. My intuition was that he had given us as much as we could then understand. Om Sri Krsnaya namaha. TEND TULASI VERY NICELY AND YOUR DEVOTION TOWARDS KRISHNA WILL INCREASE. 74-11-25. 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. vrinde namas te caranaravindam. They can not force you to give. 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. Daily Practice { Tulasi Worship and Care } . vrindayai tulasi-devyai THE BEST THING IS TO SIMPLY DAILY WATER TULASI DEVI AND KEEP HER CLEAN. You can trust pictures from the Facebook Tulasi group to be bonafide. Letter: Bhavananda Never use Tulasi leaves or flowers to make teas or juices, even after theyve been offered to Krishna. Hare Krishna! SPL Honolulu 71-11-20 Govinda dasi, 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. But, do not leave the Krsna consciousness movement, at any cost. As a disciple of A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada and a Tulasi-sevaka, I respectfully implore you to change the picture. UNLESS THERE IS BHAKTI, THIS TULASI PLANT WILL NOT GROW. O Tulasi, beloved of Krishna, I bow before you again and again. Tulasis wood is carved into the japa beads on which devotees chant Krishnas name. If one commits any of the above offenses, one must read at least one chapter of Bhagavad-gita. madhv-adibhir bhanti vibhushyamana 73-07-20 Letter: Nityananda There are people who are overly attached to the Vedic rules and regulations so much so that their service to Krishna and the preaching is hampered. 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. Even we did something that is actually very sinful in the past, and in Kali-yuga it would be difficult to find anyone who has not done something terribly sinful in the past, it does not matter. He carefully translated the Vrinda- devyashtakam by Vishvanatha Cakravarti Thakura, and he told us about the mercy of Lord Caitanya. 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. When Srila Prabhupada came for a later visit, he carefully entered the Tulasi archway by going through sideways to avoid brushing against her leaves and branches. Remove dead branches if absolutely necessary. It will only add to an already confused and bewildered situation. Tulsi tells Krishna that she can sense Shankchurn's pain. This was the essence and inner meaning of time. According to ones taste and strength, hearing, chanting and remembrance may be followed by pada-sevanam. Even non-Hindus, he said, will not destroy Tulasi to build a house on a spot where she is growingtheyll look for a place not inhabited by Tulasi. Now, we have by Krsnas Grace built up something significant in the shape of this ISKCON and we are all one family. So dont try preaching to people who dont want to hear from you. Dandavats In TheNectar of Devotion, Srila Prabhupada quotes from the Skanda Purana: Tulasi is auspicious in all respects. [28] Water mixed with the tulasi leaves is given to the dying to raise their departing souls to heaven. Answer (1 of 3): We attend many marriages in our lives but none like this one. (5) tvadiya-dutyena nikunja-yunor In this period, when a hot summer reigns, one who offers cool water to tulasi, or an umbrella to shelter it from the intense heat is believed to be cleansed of all sin. Though daily worship is prescribed, Tuesdays and Fridays are considered especially sacred for Tulasi worship. Nandini: She gives happiness to everyone. Shrila Prabhupada did not use this kind of rhetoric. At such temples you arelikely to find one or more in the courtyard wherein pilgrims circumambulate Tulasi seedlings from birds and insects attached to thinking of the above offenses, one collecting. 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