tulsi devi and krishna

So my feeling is that if you can actually organize a regular program of worship that you will actually strictly do every day for your Radha Krishna Deities then you should take Them out of the box and start worshiping Them. The devotees sing prayers to Tulasi-devi while one devotee offers Her arati, then all circumambulate Tulasi-devi, offering her water. Because of your order, the groves where Lord Madhava performs His pastimes appear very splendid, decorated with blossoming flowers, bumblebees, deer, and other auspicious animals, flowers, and birds. Now, we have by Krsnas Grace built up something significant in the shape of this ISKCON and we are all one family. Even non- Hindus considered that disturbing Tulasi plants would bring ill fortune. The word vana means forest. VRNDAVANA IS THE NAME GIVEN TO THE FOREST WHERE SRIMATI VRNDADEVI (TULASIDEVI) GROWS PROFUSELY. 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 A prayer of forgiveness may also be offered to Tulasi before the act. It has given me the impetus to serve Tulasi Devi. Tulsi, the plant (Botanical Name: Ocimum Sanctum) in her former birth was Vrinda, the daughter of a giant named Nemi, and the faithful wife of demon Jalandhar. SB 3.15.49 [20], In the 19th century, some families in Bengal regarded the plant as their spiritual guide or clan deity. ASK GOVINDA DASI ALSO ON MY BEHALF TO DO THIS WITHOUT DELAY. OFFERING TULASI LEAVES AND GANGES WATER, HE CRIED FOR THE LORDS APPEARANCE. Hare Krishna! Every day provide Tulasi fresh air, water (as neededbe careful not to water too much), and sunshine (or plant lights). AND THE MANJARIS CAN BE PLANTED FOR GROWING NEW TULASI PLANTS. 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. Lord Krishna likes garlands of Tulasi leaves. 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. Vrishadhvaja and also his heir-son were dead and his grandchildrenDharmadhvaja and Kushadhvajawere now worshiping Lakshmi to gain her favor. Personally I have always got Srila Prabhupadas and Krishnas guidance. So this is an example of missing the point. [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. (2) bimbadharoditvara-manda-hasya- The other name of tulsi is Vrinda. The Devi Bhagavata Purana regards Tulasi as an manifestation of Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth and prosperity, and the principal consort of Vishnu. I buried them all under a hibiscus flower tree. Worship Tulasi with nice food, flowers, incense, a ghee lamp, and other traditional articles of worship. Letter: Jagadisa Devi Gauri tells Mahadev that Krishna's magic/leela, Shankchurn's end was possible; if it was destined, why did Krishna take time. She cursed Vishnu that his wife, too, would be separated from him (Which happens when Sita is abducted by Ravana) and self-immolates, even as the deity attempts to stop her. But she's not an ordinary tree. They said that the plants were dead and it is not good to keep dead plants. 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. ON MY BEHALF PLEASE REQUEST HIM TO COME BACK TO THE TEMPLE AND SAVE THE TULSI PLANTS. A good example of this is deity worship. Mythology. krishnasya vrindavana-dhanya- dhamni We pointed this out to Srila Prabhupada and asked his permission to trim some of the branches. And I am sure you were chanting Hare Krishna also. 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. 14) I SAID NO CHEMICAL SPRAYS. One clever man sold me rosewood beads, assuring me they were Tulasi. Im thinking by serving Tulasi my life will become successful! kripa kori koro tare brindavana- basi 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. One who with devotion applies the paste of Tulasi wood to the Deity of Krishna will always live close to Krishna. Through this work, our spiritual strength will be increased and our understanding of krishna-bhakti will become mature. Letter: Govinda I and 3-4 other members in my family water Tulasi plants in the morning and I try to water all of them even if I have to water them alone. Hare Krishna Prabhu It has been mentioned that plucking of leaves / watering of Tulasi Devi is forbidden on Sundays and other days as per the Lunar Calendar. 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. 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. O goddess, you bestow devotional service to Lord Krishna and possess the highest truth., (Sing during the arati. Adi 3.107 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. sada tvam keshava-priya Now it is not raining, but when there is sufficient cloud, it will rain. If a tulasi stick is used to burn a lamp for Vishnu, it is like offering the deities lakhs of lamps. Hare Krishna! Srila Prabhupada would NOT worship the Kapoor basil. We promised Baba that a compound wall will be built around Vrinda Kunda and other improvements will be made. The gopis then began to address the tulasi plants: DEAR TULASI, YOU ARE MUCH BELOVED BY LORD KRSNA BECAUSE YOUR LEAVES ARE ALWAYS AT HIS LOTUS FEET. vicitra-ratnabharana-shriyadhye 70-11-12. I am sure you want to follow his examples. Hare Krishna, deep respects, Be considerate of others, if they do not like what you are doing then, if you want to stay there, you have to act in such a way that you do not disturb them too much. Being intensely attached to thinking of the Lords lotus feet is called pada-sevanam. The Srimad Bhagavatam Tulsi Devi (Vrinda - Holy Basil) is a sacred plant in Hindu belief. 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. All glories to Srila Prabhupada! It is actually a criminal act on their part. Srimati Tulasi devi is one of the most exalted devotees of the Sri Krishna. She gains the status of a goddess named Tulasi, while her earthly form is the tulasi plant. But Lord Caitanya is so merciful that He has distributed this Hare Krishna maha mantra: Hare Krishna Hare Krishna Krishna Krishna Hare Hare 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. Pick Tulasi leaves and flowers in the morning, never at night (from sunset to sunrise). ALL SHOULD WEAR TULASI KUNTI BEADS, NOT LESS THAN TWO STRANDS. Lakshmiji sometimes has to go to satisfy her numerous devotees, but tulasi leaves never forsake their position, and the Lord therefore appreciates the service of tulasi more than the service of Lakshmi. The scriptures describe Vrinda Devi as having a beautiful complexion like molten gold, a shimmering golden effulgence, and an enchanting pearl on her nose. Shall I keep Him in that box or take Him to a temple. Traditionally, the daily worship and care of the plant is the responsibility of the women of the household. There is one verse, you may know it, This age of Kali is an ocean of faults, but there is one great boon [benefit, benediction] that simply by chanting the Hare Krishna mantra one can be very easily liberated. So the point is in Kali-yuga we can not follow all the strict rules and regulations that may be mentioned in the various parts of the sastras. Tulsi, or holy basil, is a herb revered for spiritual and medicinal qualities. devi if one has to make progress in the path of devotion. 71-08-31. and in what periode is the best to cut? Madhudvisa Prabhu, you are a solid Tulasi-sevaka, and thanks for doing this service. 3) Yes, jewelry is alright. Collect leaves once in the morning for worshiping Krishna and for putting on the plates of food to be offered to Him. Vrinda Devi is in charge of the Vrindavana lilathe pastimes of Radha and Krishna. In the Skanda Purana there is another statement about tulasi, as follows: Tulasi is auspicious in all respects. However Just wanted to know, That i have seen The TULSI HOLY PLANT placed in the front yard (aangan) in everyones place. All the scriptures give emphasis on the need of getting mercy from Maa Tulsi if one wants to make progress in devotion. 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. Tulasi Devi, Beloved of Krishna One of Krishna's most intimate servants comes in a special form to bless us with extraordinary fortune. If one is fully absorbed in love and ecstasy, he need offer only a flower and a little water. [15] The tulasi plant is regarded as a threshold point between heaven and earth. She worshiped the tulasi plant, following in the footsteps of her spiritual master. 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. "TADIYA MEANS THE TULASI LEAVES, the devotees of Krsna, the birthplace of Krsna, Mathura, and the Vedic literature Srimad-Bhagavatam. 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. He later told me that he had not seen Srila Prabhupada so light- hearted and happy in over a year. Please help me with that. One should not, however, imitate Haridasa Thakura, for no one else can chant the Hare Krsna maha-mantra 300,000 times a day. In fact, Lord Brahma has also said the legendary story of Lord Krishna and the Tulsi plant to sage Vaisishta. The devotees have to take birth and at the appointed time change their bodies. I DO NOT KNOW WHO HAS TAUGHT YOU THAT PART OF A TULASI PLANT MAY BE CUT OFF AND THEN REPLANTED? THE PRESENCE OF TULASI IS PROOF OF TRUE DEVOTIONAL ATMOSPHERE THERE. So you can just educate them about their culture and the benefits they can get also by offering respect to Srimati Tulis Devi. Due to its holistic properties, this herb is widely used in a number of Ayurvedic and naturopathic medicines. (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. siro hrsikesa-padabhivandane Vishvapavani: She is the sanctifier of the whole world. Yes. A house where Tulasi Devi is present never falls on bad times, and it becomes purer than all holy places. 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? Tulasi Vallabha Krishna It refers to Lord Krishna , who is the beloved of Tulasi Devi. If we surrender to and follow these simple point then automatically everything else in our lives will become perfect. 11) No. The Lord has six opulencesunlimited wealth, unlimited fame, unlimited strength, unlimited beauty, unlimited knowledge and unlimited renunciation. Watchlist. I want to know the place of Tulsi tree and Temple at home Our house is rectangle shape . 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. In Kali-yuga we are so fallen we are doing so many things that should not be done. 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. Namaste. No. Plucking tulsi leaves on sundays is a sin and such a person is cursed to death. O Vrinda Devi, I offer my respectful obeisances to your lotus feet. I beg you to make me a follower of the cowherd damsels of Vraja. Only Lord Caitanya and Lord Nityananda wear crowns and nosepins. Kalanemi was a demon who was the ruler of Mathura and had a beautiful daughter named Vrinda. If someone expert, I have also more questions about Tulasi Maharani.. Tulsi got its name from Tulasi Devi, who was one of Lord Krishna's eternal consorts. Sri Krsna, who is very affectionate toward His devotees, SELLS HIMSELF to a devotee who offers merely a tulasi leaf and a palmful of water. The Supreme Lord is causelessly merciful upon His devotee, so much so that even the poorest of men can offer Him a little water and a flower in devotion and thus please Him. Antya 3.137 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. While Bael leaves are often offered to Shiva, some authors note that Tulasi may also be offered to him while others say Tulasi cannot be offered to him at all. 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. The fragrance of Tulasi Devi purifies all who smell it. How will I counteract these offences? Never pick Tulasi leaves for any other purpose than to offer to the Lord. If someone sows a tulasi tree somewhere, certainly he becomes devoted to Lord Krsna. vrinde namas te caranaravindam. Vishnu said to the deities that years had passed on earth. The living entities who attain the service of the lotus feet of your Lord reside in Vrindavana. 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. Though daily worship is prescribed, Tuesdays and Fridays are considered especially sacred for Tulasi worship. Precautions are taken to avoid this. Yes, Krishna is providing everything. I have not read the whole page yet, will surely do so. This variety is also known as Rama-Tulasi ("bright Tulasi"); Rama is also one of the principal avatars of Vishnu. Tulasi's great connection with Vaishnavas is communicated with the fact that Vaishnavas are known as "those who bear the tulasi round the neck". Neglecting to care for or water Tulasi properly is a great offense. I am neophyte in this field so I have to seek guidance. Wherever the shade of Tulasi Devi falls is purified and is the best place for offering fire sacrifices. Some big temples they put on a grand show but generally that is not for the pleasure of the Lord. If one commits any of the above offenses, one must read at least one chapter of Bhagavad-gita. 71-04-11. Tulasi Devi is very, very dear to the Lord. We pressed Baba to tell us his life story so we could tape it for future publication. He attains devotional service in pure love of Godhead, and all his spiritual aspirations become fulfilled. 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. 74-11-25. Yes Prabhu, I will try to become better and better at serving Tulasi Devi. The first set of seeds did not grow. 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. 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. 9.26). vane tvad-ishanghri-saroja- seva One who remembers the glories of Tulasi or tells others about them will never take birth again. Bestowing your mercy on him, you make him a resident of Vrindavana. Otherwise I do not know. 70-11-30. Now, tulasi devi has herself come! 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. On meeting him, I felt a strong urge to assist him and began by helping with his medical expenses. Pick the leaves one at a time with your fingertips. Tulsi is only for offering to Krishna. 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. You have been doing penance for a long time to get me as your husband. Please tell me how to get started. O Tulasi, beloved of Krishna, I bow before you again and again. We learned that the Lord would have a Tulasitree carried before him in His sankirtana party. In your house you have to cook daily anyhow. Tulasi Devi can be used in many ways to please the Supreme Lord, but never for gratifying ones senses. He was an old man. Star Bharat. One of the offenses is trying to preach to people who are not interested in hearing from you. That is the only consideration. 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. Vidya and I were in the temple making Tulasigarlands when Babas nurse rushed in, telling us to come quickly. Hare Krishna Prabhu kripamayi tvam sharanam prapanna Sometimes there may be disagreement and quarrel but we should not go away. we can get the highest benefit of human form of life. Although Krsna wants everyone to surrender to His lotus feet, because of peoples sinful activities they cannot do this. He became alarmed and exclaimed, You cannot cut Tulasithat is the greatest offense! visnubhaktiprade devi satyavatyai namo namah. Srila Prabhupada taught us never to think of Tulasi as an ordinary plant. mor ei abhilash, bilas kunje dio vas rocih-pravaha-snapitayma- vrinde Therefore, most important is to serve her with love and devotion. 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. In 1969, Srila Prabhupada sent me to Honolulu to open a temple. But Prabhupada would not approve them as pujya Tulasi Devi Maharani. Of course Lord Caitanya is Krishna, so in that sense you can offer tulsi leaves, but His mood is as a devotee of Krishna. 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. 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. When the breeze carrying the aroma of tulasi leaves and saffron from the Sri Advaita Prabhu would also place a flower garland around the Lords neck and TULASI FLOWERS [MANJARIS] ON HIS HEAD. vrinde namas te caranaravindam. 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. Then Prabhupada stopped short and became thoughtful. If I replant those plants, may be out of anger they may uproot the other previous 10-12 plants. Letter: Anuttama O Vrinda Devi, I offer my respectful obeisances to your lotus feet. Lord Krishna and Srimati Radharani have given Vrinda Devi her role as queen of Vrindavana. Please accept my blessings. THE WATERING SHOULD NOT BE VERY MUCH LARGE IN QUANTITY, BUT IT SHOULD BE POURED JUST TO KEEP THE GROUND SOFT AND MOIST. [15], "Vrinda" redirects here. Without Tulasi leaves, Lord Krishna does not like to accept flowers, food, or sandalwood paste. NoD 35 Neutral Love of God Tulsi symbolizes purity. 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 receives an ominous nightmare where she sees her husband seated on a buffalo, the sky enveloped in darkness, and a sun without lustre. That is the sign of substantial devotional service. Srila Prabhupada is living in his books, Krishna is present within your heart. Since Mlat is regarded to be "deceptive" (As she stems from Lakm, who is already Vishnu's shakti), she is condemned. The following list comes from the Padma Purana. 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. 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