[16][13] The tulasi herb is a centre of household religious devotion particularly among women and is referred to as the "women's deity" and "a symbol of wifehood and motherhood", it is also called "the central sectarian symbol of Hinduism" and Vaishnavas consider it as "the manifestation of god in the plant kingdom". THE NEW GROWTH OF TULASI IS TESTIMONY TO YOUR SINCERE DEVOTION BECAUSE SHE WILL ONLY GROW AND FLOURISH IN AN ATMOSPHERE OF KRSNA CONSCIOUSNESS. Yes, the leaves of Srimati Tulasi Devi MAY BE OFFERED TO ALL VISNU-TATTVA EXPANSIONS OF KRSNA, INCLUDING NITYANANDA AND BALARAMA. According to ones taste and strength, hearing, chanting and remembrance may be followed by pada-sevanam. SO SHE HAS DONE A GREAT SERVICE. no, MEANS THAT IS TEMPORARY. Without their mercy, we would keep rotting in this hell of material world where there is only birth, death, old age and disease. But we must be very careful that Tulasi leaves cannot be placed on the feet of anyone else except Lord Visnu and His different forms. THE PROCESS HAS IMMENSE SPIRITUAL POTENCY. O Tulasi, beloved of Krishna, I bow before you again and again. Tulasi (Sanskrit: , romanized:Tulas), or Vrinda (holy basil) is a sacred plant in Hindu tradition. 73-07-20 Letter: Nityananda You can trust pictures from the Facebook Tulasi group to be bonafide. padau hareh ksetra-padanusarpane 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. Every morning devotees should water and pray to Tulasi Devi and circumambulate her three times. 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. Shrila Prabhupada did not use this kind of rhetoric. 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. I THINK I GAVE HER THE SEEDS, AND SHE VERY NICELY DONE IT. 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]. The Nayars of Malabar offer tulasi plants to pacify evil spirits.[26]. As I entered the room, I was a bit shaken by the hanging presence of impending death. Thank you for the Tulsi leaves you have sent me. Your body will decay and become a holy river named Gaak; your hair will become the Tulas plant, the leaves of which will be held sacred in all the three worlds. 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. And if we are sincere He will give us the inspiration and intelligence so we can serve Him nicely. Tulasi Vallabha Krishna It refers to Lord Krishna , who is the beloved of Tulasi Devi. 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. Shall I keep Him in that box or take Him to a temple. Anyone who comes in touch with the tulasi tree in the above-mentioned ways lives eternally in the Vaikuntha world.. It is better to look forward that to look back. 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. KRSNA SAYS, MAN-MANA BHAVA MAD-BHAKTO MAD-YAJI MAM NAMASKURU, MAM EVAISYASI ASAMSAYAH. Required fields are marked *. Now I only water the Tulasi Plants, listen to Srila Prabhupadas MP3 files, read his books and Vani Samadhi, and chant Hare Krishna. In the Skanda Purana there is another statement about tulasi, as follows: Tulasi is auspicious in all respects. Worship Tulasi with nice food, flowers, incense, a ghee lamp, and other traditional articles of worship. Regarding the booklet, A Guide to the Care of Srimate Tulasi devi, yes, the book is very nice. 73-02-11. Please accept my blessings. This is the celebration of the marriage ceremony of Srimati Tulsi Devi and Lord Sri Krishna. There are twelve such vanas in Vrndavana. I think you can close the doors to the Deity room during Tulasi puja and then open them again afterwards. That is all. The forests situated on the eastern side are Bhadravana, Bilvavana, Lauhavana, Bhandiravana and Mahavana. mor ei abhilash, bilas kunje dio vas vrindavanadhisha-padabja- bhringah 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 . 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. We must be very much thankful to our Govinda dasi. Copyright 2002-2021 The Bhaktivedanta Book Trust International, Inc. All rights reserved. Please show me some way Prabhu. 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. All glories to Srimati Tulasi Devi! 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. THERE IS NO DIFFERENCE BETWEEN RAMA AND KRISHNA. AND IN THIS ONE LIFE YOU ARE GOING BACK TO HOME, BACK TO GODHEAD. 11) No. When the breeze carrying the aroma of tulasi leaves and saffron from the It was very nice doing this service. Tulasi is especially sacred in the worship of Vishnu and his forms Krishna and Vithoba and other related Vaishnava deities. 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. Apart from Offering water to Tulasi-devi everything else I do without there notice.So nowadays I donot agitate them much. I have not read all of Srila Prabhupadas. THE WORD TADIYA MEANS IN RELATIONSHIP WITH THE LORD. Service to the Vaisnava, TULASI, GANGES AND YAMUNA ARE INCLUDED IN PADA-SEVANAM. Someone has uprooted them. 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. Now tulasi plants are growing in almost every center of our movement. Yes, Krishna is providing everything. And how should they be offered? Tulasi Devi can be used in many ways to please the Supreme Lord, but never for gratifying ones senses. 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. 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. Mythology. There are so many rules and regulations people present as Vedic. 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. Your face is illuminated by the splendor of the pearl decorating the tip of your nose, and by the extraordinary gentle smile on the two bimba fruits which are your lips. Pastimes involving pure devotees are only for the benefit of conditioned souls in the material world. Tulsi got its name from Tulasi Devi, who was one of Lord Krishna's eternal consorts. I held the painting for Baba to see and said, Vrinda Devi has come., He focused on the beautiful form of Vrinda Devi and tried to say his Sanskrit prayers to her. Throughout the entire day and night, he would chant the sixteen names of the Hare Krsna maha-mantra. It has been mentioned that plucking of leaves / watering of Tulasi Devi is forbidden on Sundays and other days as per the Lunar Calendar. So you follow and practice these Tulasi affairs and you try to distribute your experience to all the other centers, that will be a new chapter in the history of Krsna Consciousness Movement. That Gaurasundara and Siddha-svarupa have sold the Temple in Hawaii and abandoned the beautiful Tulasi plants there is a great fall down on their parts. A Shocker for Devi TulsiS4 E12715 Apr 2021. 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? 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. Shes Tulasi Devi, Krishnas favorite plant. Through devotional service one can easily please Lord Krsna with a leaf of the tulasi plant and a little water. He is giving mercy. I am giving you herewith three mantras for Tulasi Devi as follows: vrindaai tulasi devyai priyaai kesavasya ca It means forest of Tulasi., Baba explained, This Vrindavana-dhama belongs to Sri Krishna. Just go on with it like Prahlada Maharaja did and Lord Nrsimhadeva will protect you just like He protected Prahlada. At such temples you arelikely to find one or more in the courtyard wherein pilgrims circumambulate Sorry for disturbing you again and again. [6][7], The Skanda Purana, Padma Purana, as well as the Shiva Purana feature Tulasi in the tale of Vrinda and her husband, Jalandhara. Not surprisingly, I felt an immediate connection. They did not ask my permission. Plucking tulsi leaves on sundays is a sin and such a person is cursed to death. The Deity of Lord Caitanya is very nicely done so there is no need to change the color. (2) bimbadharoditvara-manda-hasya- What may be fearful and horrible for others was for Baba a joyous reunion with his beloved Lord. 7) Yes. Letter: Ekayani Thank you 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? Vrinda Devi-ashtaka: The eight mantras glorifying Vrinda Devi (Tulsi) These Tulsi Mantras honour Tulsi or Basil, a plant sacred to Vishnu and his incarnations Krishna and Vittal. Why should there be so much difficulty in Los Angeles, which has such a nice climate. 71-04-11. On each bowl or plate there should be at lest one leaf. Yes Prabhu, I will try to become better and better at serving Tulasi Devi. Adi 3.105-106 Even non- Hindus considered that disturbing Tulasi plants would bring ill fortune. 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. Unlocking the Secrets Behind Krishna's Intimate Devotee, Tulsi Devi. 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. OFFERING TULASI LEAVES AND GANGES WATER, HE CRIED FOR THE LORDS APPEARANCE. What should one do if he is not following the basic rules and regulations but has got Radha-Krishna Deity with him? 14 Likes, 1 Comments - Krishna Consciousness (@krishna_sketch11) on Instagram: " . Put at least one leaf on each preparation. He later told me that he had not seen Srila Prabhupada so light- hearted and happy in over a year. ASAMSAYAH, WITHOUT ANY DOUBT, SIMPLY FOLLOWING THESE RULES AND REGULATION, MAM EVAISYASI, YOU COME BACK TO ME.. So just make the best arrangement you can to save the tulsi plants. A good example of this is deity worship. You cannot make Him obliged. Jai Srila Prabhupada ! Srimati Tulasi devi is one of the most exalted devotees of Sri Krishna. 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. Similarly, there is another injunction, stating that one who reads the thousand names of Visnu can be released from all offenses. He knows also that He is the Supreme Personality of Godhead and I think if you offer Him bhoga with tulsi leaves on it He will accept it. Jai Srila Prabhupada and Gauranga Mahaprabhu! That was the beginning. fruit or water, I will accept it. (Bg. His arrogance caused conflict with the devas, who petitioned Vishnu to relieve them. Prabhupada: Every temple we have got big, big tulasi. 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. We persisted, imploring him that it would be a necessary part of continuing the development of Vrinda Kunda. mukunda-lingalaya-darsane drsau And you may sometimes have some difficulty, that is natural in the beginning. [28] Water mixed with the tulasi leaves is given to the dying to raise their departing souls to heaven. Hare Krishna! Every morning we pray to Vrinda-devi. 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. Being very dear to Lord Krishna, her leaves are an essential part of Krishna's worship. (4) pada-sevanam. One who worships Lord Krishna daily with Tulasi leaves attains the results of all kinds of austerity, charity, and sacrifice. Sri Advaita Prabhu would also place a flower garland around the Lords neck and TULASI FLOWERS [MANJARIS] ON HIS HEAD. I know in ISKCON Melbourne they do not offer Sri Sri Gaura-Nitai grains on Ekadasi even. 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 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. PS: Vana Tulasi is also bogus. What can we do? Please help me with that. Hare Krsna Prabhu, The devotees of Vishnu call these sacred stones shaligrama. The small crew of us who cared for Baba all feel deeply committed to carrying on his work at Vrinda Kunda. The devotees have to take birth and at the appointed time change their bodies. 4) If possible. I am so glad to hear how nicely Tulsi is growing. Often he would cry when he saw her. Actually, a prayer to Krishna is not complete without offering worship to Tulasi Devi. So just replan in new pot with new soil and worship and water her. Hare Krishna Prabhu The first set of seeds did not grow. Simply by worshiping her faithfully, a devotee can get himself free from all material miseries. They donot take Tulasi devi very seriously, exploit her in many ways like using as medicine etc. [7], Just as tulasi respect is rewarding, her contempt attracts the wrath of Vishnu. 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. I Love Krishna - ISKCON 1.49K subscribers Subscribe 0 Share No views 58 seconds ago Srimati Tulasi Devi is Srimati Vrnda Devi's beautiful and graceful, partial expansion in this material. And it is so easy! SB 5.3.6 As such, being pleased by Advaita Acarya, Lord Caitanya appeared. I am very glad to hear that you are engaged in the service of tulsi devi. Every day provide Tulasi fresh air, water (as neededbe careful not to water too much), and sunshine (or plant lights). This kind of capitalization insults the intelligence of the reader. 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. Babas work at Vrinda Kunda was left unfinished. I still didnt know why growing Tulasi was important to Srila Prabhupada or his mission. SIMPLY THEY ARE EXPANSIONS OF THE SAME ABSOLUTE TRUTH. A house with a tulasi plant is sometimes considered a place of pilgrimage. She always stays in Vrindavana, absorbed in love for Radha and Krishna. It is an offense to turn the seedlings back into the soil. Of course Lord Caitanya is Krishna, so in that sense you can offer tulsi leaves, but His mood is as a devotee of Krishna. Tulsi or Tulasi, also commonly referred to as Holy Basil, is one of the most sacred plants in Hindu belief. I sat quietly and chanted and meditated beside Tulasi Devi. 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. THEN GO ON WATERING AND THEY WILL GROW LIKE ANYTHING. The Skanda Purana describes a few: All glories to Srila Prabhupada! 15) Undisturbed means what? There are no days when we can not bring Srimati-Tulsi inside our homes for worshiping her. It is wonderful to be engaged in the service of Tulasi Devi! The offering of her leaves is mandatory in the worship of Bhagavan Sri Krishna. But we have to give up our sinful habits. How has Govinda dasi left the tulsi plants which she nourished so lovingly? Tulasi-devi is an expansion of Vrinda-devi in this world. Tulasi malas are considered to be auspicious for the wearer, and believed to connect him with Vishnu or Krishna and confer the protection of the deity. I have not read the whole page yet, will surely do so. Vrinda Devi: She has thousands and thousands of sakhis (associate maidservants). I am very worried Yes, Srivas Pandit has sikha. 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. Vishnu appeared in the form of Shankacuda to Tulasi, and the two sported, and ceased when Tulasi realised that he was an imposter. I searched Indian stores all over New York City to find a set of Tulasi japa beads. They havent done their research and they dont know what they are talking about. By Krishnas grace, the daily worship of Vrinda Devi is still going on. If a tulasi stick is used to burn a lamp for Vishnu, it is like offering the deities lakhs of lamps. THE LORD, BEING SATISFIED BY HIS PURE DEVOTEES, DESCENDS TO SATISFY THEM. Without Tulasi leaves, Lord Krishna does not like to accept flowers, food, or sandalwood paste. (7) tvam kirtyase satvata-tantra- vidbhir I was stunned. They are worn as a necklace or garland or held in the hand and used as a rosary. VAISNAVAS ARE BEYOND THE JURISDICTION OF YAMARAJAS ACTIVITIES. In time, Tulasi gave up all her royal comforts, and went to Badrinath to perform a penance to gain Vishnu as her husband. You are not responsible for what other people do. Jaya Tulasi Ma! I dont know whats the right thing to do for me. Madhya 17.193 Vrinda is described to be pious, and a great devotee of god Vishnu. The whole room was filled with a golden glow. Tulasi wood (taken after a plant has fully dried naturally) can be used to carve worship paraphernalia, such as beads. 5) Tulasi leaves should be offered to the Deity. And Tulasi Devi is growing so nicely there. Letter: Sarada One clever man sold me rosewood beads, assuring me they were Tulasi. There is a small, simple temple there, and a lovely pond lined with Tulasi trees. Devotees wear strands of Tulasi beads around their necks. vicitra-ratnabharana-shriyadhye Haridasa Thakura used to chant the holy name on his beads 300,000 times daily. Tula means a scale or balance, where an item is place on one side and weights on the other to compare and measure the weight. No one cares for the deities in the temples anymore. Hindi. So this is an example of missing the point. The important things are chanting Hare Krishna, following the regulative principles and reading Prabhupadas books. Those who are devoid of devotion to Lord Hari, and who are thrown by their offenses into the waves of lust and other inauspicious qualities, may take shelter of you. Prabhupada talked on and on about the glories of Tulasi Devi, and he was in such joyful spirits! Tulasi Devi: She has an incomparable form. Without Srila Prabhupada and Krishnas guidance I cant make any progress in Krishna Consciousness. One who puts mud from the base of the Tulasi tree on his body and worships the Deity of Lord Krishna gets the results of one hundred days worship each day. SB 5.3.6 To approach the President is very difficult, unless you are the friend of his son or daughter, then it becomes very easy. The picture of tulasi is especially indicative, BECAUSE IF TULASI GROWS LUXURIANTLY THAT PROVES THE SINCERE DEVOTIONAL SERVICE OF THE PLACE. I saw the energy of death in actioncompelling, relentless, moving forward like a bulldozer, pushing the soul out of the body. Vaisnava must have sikha. tad-bhrtya-gatra-sparse nga-sangamam Vrinda Devi is in charge of the Vrindavana lilathe pastimes of Radha and Krishna. Vishnu is regarded to have shed happy tears, the first of which fell in amrita, and formed the tulasi. The sage's disciples produce the asura's hands, a head, and a headless trunk, upon which she falls into despair. O Vrinda Devi, I offer my respectful obeisances to your lotus feet. But if He does not like, He may not give you. Later, Radha pleads for mercy. I AM NOT FLATTERING YOU. | Terms & Conditions | Privacy Policy. Simply by worshipping her faithfully, a devotee can get himself free of from all material miseries. labhya ca pumsam kripaya tavaiva My first question, Can I offer Tulasi leaves to Panca tattva.I offered Tulasi leaves to dead body of my grandfather, I once uprooted a tulasi plant and kept the branches in a box for using as beads in future. I realized that my initial attraction to Tulasiand my obsessive desire to grow Tulasiplants, though not inspired by a direct instruction from Srila Prabhupada, were communicated from within the heart by the Lord to please and assist Srila Prabhupada in his mission. 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. Rather it is Kapoor Tulasi, which is actually ocimum kilimandscharicum, or African basil. It was early, just after mangala-arati, on March 27, 1990. nasagra-mukta-dyuti-dipitasye Bestowing your mercy on him, you make him a resident of Vrindavana. You are not responsible for others offenses. You have made just the exact replica of Vrinda Devi., I told him, Baba, because you are now unable to walk and go see your beloved deity, Vrinda Devi has arranged to come to see you.. 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. atyutkayoh keli-vilasa- siddhih 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. But if that man is caught trespassing on our property, then he may be severely punished by us. 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. Hence, Tulasi could also mean the one who cannot be measured or compared. Krishna came and filled the room with His love and radiance, and Baba left with Him to eternally serve Vrinda Devi at her home in Vrinda Kunda. That was enough. The plant may remain in the garden. It was a soft and gentle kirtana, penetratingly sweet and melodious. radha-krishna-seva pabo ei abhilashi Is that so, that we should not place the Holy plant inside our home, but it should always be in the Aangan (Front Yard). But some will die always of course. Only Lord Caitanya and Lord Nityananda wear crowns and nosepins. TADIYA MEANS THE TULASI LEAVES, the devotees of Krsna, the birthplace of Krsna, Mathura, and the Vedic literature Srimad-Bhagavatam. If one commits any of the above offenses, one must read at least one chapter of Bhagavad-gita. They were large, round beads, shiny from years of use, with a mystical quality that still sticks in my mind. priyayai keshavasya ca My Tulasis have a lot of Manjaris, what should I do with them? 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