Similarly, there is another injunction, stating that one who reads the thousand names of Visnu can be released from all offenses. THE MOST IMPORTANT THING IS THE LOVE AND DEVOTION. Krishna is so kind. Srila Prabhupadas servant, Kartikeya Dasa, was astonished. As the rainy season comes, new Tulasi plants will again appear in large number as the seeds which had fallen are there under the soil. This variety is considered especially sacred to Krishna, as its purple color is similar to Krishna's dark complexion.[3][4]. 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. Such chanting is for the mukta-purusa, or liberated soul. PS: Vana Tulasi is also bogus. The stream of water also conveys wishes for a good monsoon. Her great yearning is to expertly arrange Their meeting, and by doing this she feels the greatest joy. Adi 3.105-106 Letter: Bhavananda Some Vaishnavas consider the use of Tulasi for any other deities a sin. The Supreme Lord can be pleased only by devotional service: therefore it is said here that the Lord is surely satisfied by devotion and nothing else. Vaisnava must have sikha. So if in our heart we want to serve Krishna and Krishnas pure devotees then they know that. Join our family of supporters. She first of all cultivated the tulasi plant in Hawaii. So we should not give up trying to follow the principles. kamam ca dasye na tu kama-kamyaya Not surprisingly, I felt an immediate connection. Traditionally, the tulasi is planted in the center of the central courtyard of Hindu houses. If someone expert, I have also more questions about Tulasi Maharani.. This very fallen and lowly servant of Krishna prays, May I always swim in the love of Sri Sri Radha and Govinda. , yani kani ca papani 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. 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. Hindi. THAT IS AN OFFENSE. Simply by seeing, simply by touching, simply by remembering, simply by praying to, simply by bowing before, simply by hearing about, or simply by sowing this tree, there is always auspiciousness. tani tani pranasyanti pradaksinah pade pade. Devotees wear strands of Tulasi beads around their necks. Then the mantra FOR CIRCUMAMBULATING the Tulasi tree. How has Govinda dasi left the tulsi plants which she nourished so lovingly? krishnasya vrindavana-dhanya- dhamni So us being fallen is no disqualification, rather, for us, the followers of Lord Caitanya, He is particularly merciful to the most fallen. A gentle smile decorates her lips. [7], While tree worship is not uncommon in Hinduism, the tulasi plant is regarded as the holiest of all plants. 15) Undisturbed means what? These mantras can be said before or while . KRSNA SAYS, MAN-MANA BHAVA MAD-BHAKTO MAD-YAJI MAM NAMASKURU, MAM EVAISYASI ASAMSAYAH. I buried them all under a hibiscus flower tree. Tulsi tells Krishna that she can sense Shankchurn's pain. Make a donation. The forests situated on the eastern side are Bhadravana, Bilvavana, Lauhavana, Bhandiravana and Mahavana. Marriage of Shalagrama and Tulasi written by Sri Padmanabha Gosai. Shri Vasishthaji said that what I have heard in ancient times from Lord Brahma about the marriage of Tulasi I will now describe according to what is written in the Narada-pancaratra. 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. Without Srila Prabhupada and Krishnas guidance I cant make any progress in Krishna Consciousness. However, some sects celebrate Tulsi Vivah on the Dwadashi Tithi Tulsi was a woman named Vrinda in her previous birth It is considered as the holy plant in the Indian Subcontinent. Only on very special occasions are others allowed to touch the Deity. Now tulasi plants are growing in almost every center of our movement. O Vrinda Devi, I offer my respectful obeisances to your lotus feet. Letter: VARIOUS UNLESS THERE IS BHAKTI, THIS TULASI PLANT WILL NOT GROW. When Srimati Vrinda Devi entered into the material world she manifested herself as the sacred Tulsi plant. 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. He was an old man. During Tulsi Puja, the prayers are chanted. tvat-saubhagam kena nirucyatam tad Every morning we pray to Vrinda-devi. But you should not reduce your devotional service at all. Hare Krishna, deep respects, (8) bhaktya vihina aparadha-lakshaih Yes. I am in dilemma. Please tell me how to get started. Only Lord Caitanya and Lord Nityananda wear crowns and nosepins. Tulasi ( Sanskrit: , romanized : Tulas ), or Vrinda ( holy basil) is a sacred plant in Hindu tradition. (B) TULASI DEVI'S ROLE IN OUR DEVOTION TO KRISHNA This can be understood with a few examples: (1) IN SRIMAD BHAGAVATAM: The four Kumaras, the sons of Lord Brahma were very much attached to the impersonal aspect of Godhead, not directly to Krishna. It was very nice doing this service. Being very dear to Lord Krishna, her leaves are an essential part of Krishna's worship. Do everything carefully. 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. Plucking tulsi leaves on sundays is a sin and such a person is cursed to death. In his books, too, Srila Prabhupada called attention to the exalted position of Tulasi Devi. 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]. He universally accepts the services of His devotees. Please help me with that. 94-08-08. In the Western countries, while engaged in propagating the Krsna consciousness movement, WE WERE BROUGHT GREAT UNHAPPINESS BECAUSE WE COULD NOT FIND TULASI LEAVES. The following list comes from the Padma Purana. The first set of seeds did not grow. (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. Published on December 27th, 2022 | 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.. Devi Tulsi arrives and tells Radha that her sacrificial act is meaningless. Hare Krsna Prabhu, I am never lost, I am never alone, and if sometimes I dont know what to do I just keep on chanting Hare Krishna and reading Srila Prabhupadas books until I do know what to do. So you know, I dont know, you just do your best in the situation. tad-bhrtya-gatra-sparse nga-sangamam In fact, he has no other duties to perform, and he has realized the essence of the scriptures. The Detailed Story of Maa Tulsi One of the highly exalted devotees of Lord Krishna is the Tulsi Devi. One of the offenses is trying to preach to people who are not interested in hearing from you. 9) YOU MAY CUT THE DEAD BRANCHES, BUT WHAT IS THE NECESSITY. 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. SO SHE HAS DONE A GREAT SERVICE. Never pick Tulasi leaves for any other purpose than to offer to the Lord. Thus by eating frugally and fasting she conquered her senses, AND AS SOON AS HER SENSES WERE CONTROLLED, SYMPTOMS OF LOVE OF GODHEAD APPEARED IN HER PERSON. 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. Srila Prabhupada gave his disciples the following prayers for worshiping Tulasi Devi. Lord Krishna and all the demigods live in a house where mud from the base of the Tulasi tree is found. Prabhupada: So that. 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. 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. It is said in the Brahma-samhita that the Lord is always served by many hundreds of thousands of goddesses of fortune in His Vaikuntha planet, yet because of His attitude of renunciation of all opulences, He is not attached to any one of them. Haridasa Thakura used to chant the holy name on his beads 300,000 times daily. That is the only consideration. They are never going to listen anything on spiritual knowledge. 69-04-13. So I have kept them in a box. Lord Krishna happily lives in the house, town, or forest where Tulasi Devi is present. Antya 3.141 It gives the impression that you do not believe that the reader has the intelligence to get the message without your forcing into their attention. Hare Krsna Prabhu, But, do not leave the Krsna consciousness movement, at any cost. But we have to give up our sinful habits. We can not remain fallen and imagine we are devotees of Krishna. ghranam ca tat-pada-saroja-saurabhe It is like that. Letter: Anuttama Simply go on in the normal way, and gradually his threat will disappear. Tulsi or holy basil is an auspicious plant that also comes packed with umpteen health benefits. Some are located on the western side of the Yamuna and others on the eastern side. If we care for her nicely, she can grant us love for Krishna. 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. [20], In the 19th century, some families in Bengal regarded the plant as their spiritual guide or clan deity. But actually Lord Caitanya is Krishna and we know that and He knows that. Hare Krsna Prabhu, In the Skanda Purana it is said: 'Tulasi is auspicious in all respects. There is a small, simple temple there, and a lovely pond lined with Tulasi trees. IT IS SURE. Put at least one leaf on each preparation. May Krishna Bless all of us and all the devotees everywhere. 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. In TheNectar of Devotion, Srila Prabhupada quotes from the Skanda Purana: Tulasi is auspicious in all respects. Tulsi got its name from Tulasi Devi, who was one of Lord Krishna's eternal consorts. You can not control what other people do. ys I never use any such products and try my best to not let my family members use such products. Shall I keep Him in that box or take Him to a temple. Educate them. And that you can actually worship the Deities properly every day without fail. He later told me that he had not seen Srila Prabhupada so light- hearted and happy in over a year. Apart from this in many other ways people are using Tulasi leaves whis seems very disrespectful to Tulasi Devi like in toothpaste or handwash. There are several types of this 'magical herb', with Rama tulsi and Krishna tulsi being the most common ones. Is it written in scriptures that ones sins are destroyed if his dead body is burned with Tulasi wood on it? So dont try preaching to people who dont want to hear from you. "TADIYA MEANS THE TULASI LEAVES, the devotees of Krsna, the birthplace of Krsna, Mathura, and the Vedic literature Srimad-Bhagavatam. 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. Remove dead branches if absolutely necessary. 13) Use the wood for beads as far as possible, THE BALANCE MAY BE PLACED WITHIN THE EARTH. You are certainly very satisfied when Your devotees offer You prayers with faltering voices and in ecstasy bring You tulasi leaves, water, twigs bearing new leaves, and newly grown grass. whether we may prune the leaves of Tulasi, NO, THERE IS NO QUESTION OF PRUNING. When you write these stupid things Without Srila Prabhupada and Krishnas guidance I cant make any progress in Krishna Consciousness. I wonder about you. vane tvad-ishanghri-saroja- seva [9] Her chastity broken, Shiva prevails over Jalandhara. Adi 3 So actually calling this plant Tulasi is a misnomer that confuses people, especially because many websites mistakenly call it ocimum sanctum. 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. IT IS VERY PLEASING. Srimati Radharani can be given a Tulasi leaf in Her hand for offering to Lord Krishna. The legend of the tulabharam is a folktale from Odisha, and is absent in the major scriptures pertaining to Krishna's life. 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. The Bhaktivedanta Book Trust International, Inc. Tulasis body is spiritual. srutim cakaracyuta-sat-kathodaye He was practically older than the father of Lord Caitanya. In India, people grow Tulsi as a religious plant and worship it. 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. The more you read Srila Prabhupadas books the more you will find he is answering the questions you want answered. It was a soft and gentle kirtana, penetratingly sweet and melodious. TADIYA MEANS THE TULASI LEAVES, the devotees of Krsna, the birthplace of Krsna, Mathura, and the Vedic literature Srimad-Bhagavatam. 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. THERE IS NO DIFFERENCE BETWEEN RAMA AND KRISHNA. Do not worry so much. The Srimad Bhagavatam Tulsi Devi (Vrinda - Holy Basil) is a sacred plant in Hindu belief. Madhya 22.125 [15][13], In Orissa, on the first day of the Hindu month Vaishakha (AprilMay), a small vessel with hole at the bottom is filled with water and suspended over the tulasi plant with a steady stream of water, for the entire month. As a disciple of A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada and a Tulasi-sevaka, I respectfully implore you to change the picture. If there is any impediment in growing Tulsi, that means that devotional service is defective. I am in due receipt of your letter dated October 17, 1974 and have noted the contents. We can change the future, we can not change the past. 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