Simply by watering Tulasi Devi, simply by offering her obeisances, even simply by seeing her, simply by reading Srila Prabhupadas books or hearing him through his lectures, etc. I am sure you want to follow his examples. 72-02-12. The scriptures describe Vrinda Devi as having a beautiful complexion like molten gold, a shimmering golden effulgence, and an enchanting pearl on her nose. Somehow, by the divine arrangement of the Lord, he ended up at ISKCONs Krishna-Balaram temple. seva-adhikara diye koro nija dasi It was fierce and final, frightening and overwhelmingly real. shri-radha-govinda-preme sada jena bhasi. This is a great offense. For the font, see, sfn error: no target: CITEREFLittletonCorporation2005 (, Last edited on 22 February 2023, at 02:43, "Fight between iva and Jalandhara [Chapter 20]", "The Origin of Dhtr and Tulas [Chapter 23]", "The Greatness of Dhtr and Tulas [Chapter 105]", "The Vanishing of Viu's delusion [Chapter 26]", https://vedabase.io/en/library/sb/3/15/19/, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Tulasi_in_Hinduism&oldid=1140852731, This page was last edited on 22 February 2023, at 02:43. Thank you for your time and consideration. 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. Although Tulasi appears as many individual trees, she is one person, and she comes wherever she sees devotion to Krishna. jalasya culukena va Marriage of Shalagrama and Tulasi written by Sri Padmanabha Gosai. His breath came in tiny gasps, and with each breath his ecstasy increased. These days we can not depend on temples. We cannot awaken devotion to Krishna by ourselves. One argument mooted is that goddess Lakshmi is also identical with Tulasi and hence it is also known as Lakshmi Priya; Tulasi is also identified with the wives of other incarnations of Vishnu, such as Rama and Krishna. You can not control what other people do. Some are located on the western side of the Yamuna and others on the eastern side. Jai Srila Prabhupada ! This is confirmed in the Skanda-Purana, Avanti-khanda. Tulasi wood (taken after a plant has fully dried naturally) can be used to carve worship paraphernalia, such as beads. If it is not possible for Tulasi to survive the winters when planted in the ground, then a suitable house should be provided for her. Some real and some not. Na mam duskrtino mudhah prapadyante naradhamah: rascals and fools, the lowest of men, who engage in sinful activities, cannot suddenly surrender to the lotus feet of Krsna. Dandavats Lord Caitanya is Patita Pavana Gaura Hari, He is the deliverer of the most fallen. He writes in a purport to the Srimad-Bhagavatam (3.16.21): The goddess of fortune, Lakshmi, 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 Lakshmiji, although stationed by the chest of the Lord, sometimes has to please other devotees who pray for her favor. Quoting from the Gautamiya-tantra, the Hari-bhakti-vilasa states: tulasi-dala-matrena Tulsi is the most respected and worshipped plant in the Hinduism. Every day provide Tulasi fresh air, water (as neededbe careful not to water too much), and sunshine (or plant lights). Letter: Gaura Hari Especially Hawaii WE HAVE GOT SIX FEET HIGH TULASI. And you may sometimes have some difficulty, that is natural in the beginning. (5) tvadiya-dutyena nikunja-yunor Letter: Bhavananda Thank you for such an informative article. Otherwise I do not know. 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. But carving tulasi beads should not be your sole occupation. IF POSSIBLE KINDLY LET ME KNOW WHERE IS GAURASUNDARA. Just like this cloud. sada tvam keshava-priya [7] Though tulasi leaves are necessary for Hindu worship, there are strict rules for it. She is highly worshipped in Hindu households, by both young and old. Jalandhara, an asura born from Shiva's rage, marries her. THERE IS NO QUESTION OF PRUNING IN THE MANNER OF GARDENERS JUST TO MAKE NICE BEAUTIFUL PLANT FOR ORNAMENTAL PURPOSES. karau harer mandira-marjanadisu THEY MAY COME AGAIN. 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. 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. SPL Honolulu 71-11-20 Govinda dasi, My fascination with Tulasi Devi began very soon after meeting Srila Prabhupada in 1967. I later came to know that tulsi should be undisrturbed on sundays. Tulasi Devi can be used in many ways to please the Supreme Lord, but never for gratifying ones senses. So it is not a very big requirement. Indeed, Maharaja Ambarisa never desired anything for his own sense gratification. 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. I dont know whats the right thing to do for me. O Vrinda Devi, I offer my respectful obeisances to your lotus feet. vikrinite svam atmanam It was as if Srila Prabhupada had arranged for us to receive further instruction and opportunity to serve Srimati Tulasi Devi by sending Baba into our midst. SPL Govinda Dasi, 7 April, 1970 Honolulu Scientifically called Ocimum Tenuiflorum, it is regarded by Hindus as the actual earthly manifestation of Goddess Tulsi, who was a great devotee of Lord Sri Maha Vishnu . Educate them. Letter: Govinda Since Mlat is regarded to be "deceptive" (As she stems from Lakm, who is already Vishnu's shakti), she is condemned. Lord Krishna likes garlands of Tulasi leaves. sa vai manah krsna-padaravindayor Last year I was completely fallen down but in June I brought all Tulasi plants growing around my house some of them in unclean places and planted them in a clean place together with the help of some of my family members and those plants by causeless mercy of Tulasi Devi and Krishna have grown very well now and I offer her leaves to Krishna. Avoid letting them go to seed, which takes much energy from the plant that can be used to make more leaves and flowers for Krishnas service. Shes Tulasi Devi, Krishnas favorite plant. This is offering OBEISANCES, bowing down (pancanga pranam). THERE IS NO DIFFERENCE BETWEEN RAMA AND KRISHNA. Tulasi plants are LIBERATED SOULS who want to serve Krishna in that way. One who offers a Tulasi manjari to Lord Krishna gets the benefit of offering all other varieties of flowers, and he goes to the abode of Krishna. In India, people grow Tulsi as a religious plant and worship it. THAT IS AN OFFENSE. Srila Prabhupada gave his disciples the following prayers for worshiping Tulasi Devi. These inebrieties can be adjusted by the cooperative spirit, tolerance and maturity so I request you to kindly remain in the association of our devotees and work together. What to do when family members or other people around us put Tulasi Devi in bad condition? Anyone who comes in touch with the tulasi tree in the above-mentioned ways lives eternally in the Vaikuntha world. I didnt had tulasI devi, so I had to go to the local temple and bring some leaves to offer bhoga and to krishna, as the local temple (hanuman ji temple) authorities are not taking care of Tulasi devi there, so I go and take care of it by cleaning the soil and its surroundings, by taking the excessive manjris, etc. Yes Prabhu, I will try to become better and better at serving Tulasi Devi. Shankhacuda and Tulasi were soon married. I would like to point out, though, that the picture you provide is NOT Tulasi Maharani (ocimum sanctum, also called ocimum tenuiflorum). Just take the tulsi plants and plant them in your house and look after them by chanting Hare Krishna and watering and circumnabulating make your best effort in this way. We need to keep on reading Srila Prabhupadas books. 16) Use common sense and if you have none then consult with others. Then I saw the devotees response to death: full surrender at the Lords lotus feet with pure love and trust. The fragrance of Tulasi Devi purifies all who smell it. Later, Radha pleads for mercy. How has Govinda dasi left the tulsi plants which she nourished so lovingly? It was a soft and gentle kirtana, penetratingly sweet and melodious. In the Vedas, Tulasi ("matchless") is known as Vaishnavi ("belonging to Vishnu"), Vishnu Vallabha ("beloved of Vishnu"),[3] Haripriya ("beloved of Vishnu"), Vishnu Tulasi. I THINK I GAVE HER THE SEEDS, AND SHE VERY NICELY DONE IT. (2) bimbadharoditvara-manda-hasya- SRIMAT-TULASYA RASANAM TAD-ARPITE In ISKCON different temples have different opinions. 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. Once upon a time, King Vrishadhvajaa devotee of the god Shivabanned worship of all other deities except for that of his patron god. Vishnu granted his trishula to Shiva, who slew Shankachuda with the weapon. TULASI IS A WORSHIPABLE PLANT SO THERE IS NO QUESTION OF USING ANY SPRAYS. Letter: Sarada But Prabhupada would not approve them as pujya Tulasi Devi Maharani. His last audible words were Krishna! Babhru, 9 December, 1973 Los Angeles vrinde namas te caranaravindam. Kilimanjaro. One who puts into his mouth or on his head Tulasi leaves that have been offered to Lord Krishna attains Lord Krishnas abode. Place leftover Tulasi wood within the earth. Hare Krishna, deep respects, Vaisnava must have sikha. 13) Use the wood for beads as far as possible, THE BALANCE MAY BE PLACED WITHIN THE EARTH. PLEASE TAKE CARE OF THE TULASI PLANTS IN THE FOLLOWING WAY. (Letter LA 9 July 1971) Learning Respect for Tulasi Tulasi Devi is a pure devotee of Krishna and she should be treated with the same respect given to all Krishna's pure devotees. Never pick Tulasi leaves for any other purpose than to offer to the Lord. What may be fearful and horrible for others was for Baba a joyous reunion with his beloved Lord. and in what periode is the best to cut? 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. But today morning my parents uprooted the new plants and threw them. KB 30 I love Sri Tulasidevi. The devotees have to take birth and at the appointed time change their bodies. TULASI DEVI NEVER GOES BACK TO GODHEAD, SHE IS ALWAYS WITH GODHEAD. SB 5.3.6 We sat beside his bed and chanted Hare Krishna on our beads. Thank you for the Tulsi leaves you have sent me. Krishna!. LAKSMIJI SOMETIMES HAS TO GO TO SATISFY HER NUMEROUS DEVOTEES, BUT TULASI LEAVES NEVER FORSAKE THEIR POSITION, AND THE LORD THEREFORE APPRECIATES THE SERVICE OF THE TULASI MORE THAN THE SERVICE OF LAKSMI. 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. vrinde namas te caranaravindam. The house where Tulasi Devi had grown had been lying vacant for many years and now the rent house is occupied and the house members have uprooted all of them. 71-01-21. On the western side are Madhuvana, Talavana, Kumudavana, Bahulavana, Kamyavana, Khadiravana and Vrndavana. Sometimes there may be disagreement and quarrel but we should not go away. 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. So dont worry. Because of Srila Prabhupadas efforts in spreading the glories of Tulasi Devi all over the world, Vrinda Devi led Baba Madhava Dasa to choose ISKCON to continue her service at Vrinda Kunda. The tulasi plant is often worshipped twice in a day: in the morning and in the evening, when a lamp or candle is lit near the plant. 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. TULASI ARATI PRAYERS Srila Prabhupada the founder of ISKCON, reccommended the devotees the following prayers for worshiping Tulasi Devi: To approach the President is very difficult, unless you are the friend of his son or daughter, then it becomes very easy. Do everything carefully. In the Western countries, while engaged in propagating the Krsna consciousness movement, WE WERE BROUGHT GREAT UNHAPPINESS BECAUSE WE COULD NOT FIND TULASI LEAVES. But one thing is that NO SPRAYS CAN BE USED, NOT AT ALL. I am very sorry to hear about your demoniac neighbor cutting down many tulasi plants, but do not worry, HE SHALL GET HIS DUE PUNISHMENT IN TIME, REST ASSURED. Please show me some way Prabhu. 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 sage's disciples produce the asura's hands, a head, and a headless trunk, upon which she falls into despair. Antya 3.137 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. If they wanted to go away they could have, but they had no right to sell the Temple. Tulasi ( Sanskrit: , romanized : Tulas ), or Vrinda ( holy basil) is a sacred plant in Hindu tradition. What is the proper way to water Tulasi Devi? [18], It is also not allowed for the worship of Hanuman as he is celibate and Tulasi is regarded as a goddess.[4]. In places where Tulasi cannot survive the winters when planted in the ground, provide a suitable house for her. Letter: Ekayani Some people in India think that the Kapoor is actually pujya Tulasi Maharani, but no sadhu does. All glories to Srila Prabhupada! NOW TULASI PLANTS ARE GROWING IN ALMOST EVERY CENTER OF OUR MOVEMENT. I have tried to convince them but the result has always turned worse. Hare Krsna Prabhu, Then he was gone. I THINK THIS PLANT CANNOT GROW IN COLD COUNTRIES, BUT IF THE PLANTS ARE DISPATCHED FROM YOUR PLACE AND IF THE DEVOTEES TAKE CARE OF THE PLANT WITH A LITTLE CARE IN A FLOWER POT, THEN IT MAY GROW. In the Nectar of Devotion I have given two verses from the Skanda Purana, one of which is: Tulasi is auspicious in all respects. It is considered as the holy plant in the Indian Subcontinent. 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. It is very sad. 14) I SAID NO CHEMICAL SPRAYS. The living entities who attain the service of the lotus feet of your Lord reside in Vrindavana. (9) vrindashtakam yah shrinuyat pathed va And if there are any dead branches, these may be made into beads, like neck beads, and if they are large branches you can make japa beads. Vishvapavani: She is the sanctifier of the whole world. 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