A Shocker for Devi TulsiS4 E12715 Apr 2021. 9.26). You can not control what other people do. Just do it. Every day provide Tulasi fresh air, water (as neededbe careful not to water too much), and sunshine (or plant lights). Tulasi has delicate purple and green leaves, flower tassels like miniature temple spires, and an arresting, sweet fragrance famous for attracting the minds of yogis to Krishnas service. This entry was posted in T-Male and tagged Sri Krishna on February 22, 2013 by idtsevak . The first set of seeds did not grow. Some Vaishnavas consider the use of Tulasi for any other deities a sin. I AM NOT FLATTERING YOU. The word vana means forest. VRNDAVANA IS THE NAME GIVEN TO THE FOREST WHERE SRIMATI VRNDADEVI (TULASIDEVI) GROWS PROFUSELY. Please give me the privilege of devotional service and make me your own maidservant. Jalandhara, an asura born from Shiva's rage, marries her. 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. Sri Tulasidevi wonderful, understanding, loved in all aspects by the Lord. Just go on with it like Prahlada Maharaja did and Lord Nrsimhadeva will protect you just like He protected Prahlada. Prabhu I think it is a good idea for you, if you want to stay there, to not create undue disturbance. (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. Lord Krishna likes garlands of Tulasi leaves. Vrinda is the daughter of Kalanemi, an asura. 70-12-29. | Terms & Conditions | Privacy Policy. Sri Advaita Prabhu would also place a flower garland around the Lords neck and TULASI FLOWERS [MANJARIS] ON HIS HEAD. Ys The Deity of Lord Caitanya is very nicely done so there is no need to change the color. ALL SHOULD WEAR TULASI KUNTI BEADS, NOT LESS THAN TWO STRANDS. Even in the Canadian temples which are in a much colder climate are keeping Tulasi nicely. One clever man sold me rosewood beads, assuring me they were Tulasi. But even if, according to some old Vedic regulation, it should not have been done, it does not matter, you did not know, and we do not know in ISKCON. They can not force you to give. Vaisnava must have sikha. To approach the President is very difficult, unless you are the friend of his son or daughter, then it becomes very easy. Vrinda receives an ominous nightmare where she sees her husband seated on a buffalo, the sky enveloped in darkness, and a sun without lustre. 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. 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? O Vrinda Devi, I offer my respectful obeisances to your lotus feet. All glories to Srila Prabhupada! I try to stop from commiting the offences but they wont listen to me because I am not a old man because according to them-old is wise and whatever they do is all right because the society do the same. Remember ONLY ocimum sanctum is Tulasi Maharani, and any plant that would be rejected as the Maharani in our FB group IS NOT OCIMUM SANCTUM. That is another very auspicious sign. Letter: Anuttama I am the lead administrator for the Facebook Tulsi group. 94-08-08. So you can just educate them about their culture and the benefits they can get also by offering respect to Srimati Tulis Devi. (3) samasta-vaikuntha-shiromanau shri- 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 He was an elder gentleman in the town of Navadvipa, elder of the brahmana community. 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. 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. HOW ARE THEY FEELING? I have not read the whole page yet, will surely do so. 72-01-06. However Just wanted to know, That i have seen The TULSI HOLY PLANT placed in the front yard (aangan) in everyones place. 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. That is the sign of substantial devotional service. 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. But really I am no expert on these things and I can not give you an actual authoritative answer on this. She prays to Vishnu, and makes him realise that the asura was shielded from defeat by the chastity of his wife.[8]. Tulsidevi is part of Krishnas entourage, she is Krishna-ised or Krishna Conscious, and in this pure state she has all the qualities of Krishna, and therefore she becomes worshipable just like Krishna. 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. The devotees of Vishnu call these sacred stones shaligrama. Yes. devi if one has to make progress in the path of devotion. Srimati Tulsi-devi is very dear to Lord Krishna and also grants devotion to Krishna. SB 3.15.19 P Description of the Kingdom of God My desire is to obtain the service of Sri Sri Radha- Krishna. bandhuka-bandhu-dyuti-divya-vaso 14) I SAID NO CHEMICAL SPRAYS. What should one do if he is not following the basic rules and regulations but has got Radha-Krishna Deity with him? As such, being pleased by Advaita Acarya, Lord Caitanya appeared. You cannot make Him obliged. One who remembers the glories of Tulasi or tells others about them will never take birth again. tvat-saubhagam kena nirucyatam tad 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. They havent done their research and they dont know what they are talking about. FROM 15TH APRIL TO 15TH JUNE IS THE BEST SEASON FOR GROWING THIS PLANT. Vishvapavani: She is the sanctifier of the whole world. Honolulu 6 January, 1972 Govinda dasi And I witnessed the Lords divine protection of His devotee. 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. IT IS SAID THAT KRSNA IS SO PLEASED BY SUCH DEVOTIONAL SERVICE THAT HE OFFERS HIMSELF TO HIS DEVOTEE IN EXCHANGE FOR IT. Shrila Prabhupada did not use this kind of rhetoric. He carefully translated the Vrinda- devyashtakam by Vishvanatha Cakravarti Thakura, and he told us about the mercy of Lord Caitanya. On the western side are Madhuvana, Talavana, Kumudavana, Bahulavana, Kamyavana, Khadiravana and Vrndavana. hari bol. 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. We must be very much thankful to our Govinda dasi. O Vrinda Devi, I offer my respectful obeisances to your lotus feet. Dont worry about it. By grace of Tulasi Devi now Im able to follow the basic rules and regulations of Krishna Consciousness. 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. This is also pada-sevanam. But she's not an ordinary tree. However, we\re curious if there are days when we are forbidden to bring Tulasi Devi into our homes. 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? 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. I know you are very busy, but I have no alternative. Share. I have tried to convince them but the result has always turned worse. Please therefore all of you go to your respective positions and revive your devotional activities without any further delay, and if you cannot cope with the GBC men, which I suppose there must have been some disagreement, I shall deal with you directly. Tulsi or holy basil is an auspicious plant that also comes packed with umpteen health benefits. Lord Caitanya and Lord Nityananda can be decorated with all kinds of jewelry. kamam ca dasye na tu kama-kamyaya Tulsi Vivah Legend Padma Purana has narrated the story of Krishna and Tulsi. Then Prabhupada stopped short and became thoughtful. 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. Some big temples they put on a grand show but generally that is not for the pleasure of the Lord. 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. It signifies the traits of devotion and love in women, and is the only herb worshiped as a devi, or goddess. vrindavanadhisha-padabja- bhringah This is a great offense. So it is not a very big requirement. TULASI DEVI NEVER GOES BACK TO GODHEAD, SHE IS ALWAYS WITH GODHEAD. 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. [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. 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. Is that so, that we should not place the Holy plant inside our home, but it should always be in the Aangan (Front Yard). Vaisnavas are never called for by such constables of Yamaraja. Star Bharat. All glories to Srila Prabhupada! 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. So it is really quite essential for all devotees to wear tulsi neck beads. Tulsi symbolizes purity. 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. That is the only consideration. 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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. I believe it was his gift to us, Srila Prabhupadas generations of disciples. He was practically older than the father of Lord Caitanya. IT IS ENTIRELY RESERVED FOR BEING PLACED ON THE LOTUS FEET OF KRSNA. Every morning devotees should water and pray to Tulasi Devi and circumambulate her three times. He was reluctant. 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. In Orissa, the tulasi plant represents all local deities and rituals to propitiate them are offered in front of the plant. madhv-adibhir bhanti vibhushyamana [7], While tree worship is not uncommon in Hinduism, the tulasi plant is regarded as the holiest of all plants. Your email address will not be published. O Vrinda Devi, I offer my respectful obeisances to your lotus feet. KINDLY TRY TO INDUCE HER TO RETURN. 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. Adi 3.107 Devotees pray to Tulasi and circumambulate the plant while chanting mantras. One who with devotion applies the paste of Tulasi wood to the Deity of Krishna will always live close to Krishna. I am sure you want to follow his examples. She first of all cultivated the tulasi plant in Hawaii. If someone expert, I have also more questions about Tulasi Maharani.. Srila Advaita Acarya knew this fact, and therefore He decided to call for the Personality of Godhead Krsna to descend by worshiping the Lord with tulasi leaves and the water of the Ganges. What to do with dead Tulasi plants? sa prapya vrindavana-nitya-vasam NoD 11 Aspects of Transcendental Service Published on December 27th, 2022 | Vishnu granted his trishula to Shiva, who slew Shankachuda with the weapon. I am neophyte in this field so I have to seek guidance. In the Nectar of Devotion I have given two verses from the Skanda Purana, one of which is: Tulasi is auspicious in all respects. In the Srimad-Bhagavatam, in the narration of Ajamilas deliverance, it is said that Yamaraja gave clear instructions to his assistants not to approach the Vaisnavas. Every center should be encouraged to grow Tulsi. Tulasis wood is carved into the japa beads on which devotees chant Krishnas name. What to do when family members or other people around us put Tulasi Devi in bad condition? LORD KRSNAS LOTUS FEET ARE ALWAYS BESMEARED WITH THE TULASI LEAVES, and thus as soon as His lotus feet contact the water of the Ganges and the Yamuna, the rivers become at once sanctified. Jaya Tulasi Ma! SPL Govinda Dasi, 7 April, 1970 Honolulu shri-radha-govinda-preme sada jena bhasi. Later, in 1968, as I was cleaning Srila Prabhupadas room I found his Tulasi japa beads lying near his bead bag on his cushion. Lord Visnu likes garland of Tulasi leaves. UNLESS THERE IS BHAKTI, THIS TULASI PLANT WILL NOT GROW. O Vrinda Devi, I offer my respectful obeisances to your lotus feet. Antya 3.137 Being very dear to Lord Krishna, her leaves are an essential part of Krishna's worship. I AM ALWAYS THINKING OF THEM and you. That was the beginning. DONT NEGLECT. Yes Prabhu, I will try to become better and better at serving Tulasi Devi. It is time for him to go back to Goloka getting himself released from the curse. It is taboo to urinate, excrete or throw waste water near the plant. vrinde namas te caranaravindam. BUT TULSI DEVI IS NOT PLEASED BY THE NICE TUNE OF SINGING BUT BY THE NICE DEVOTION. (1) gangeya-campeya-tadid-vinindi- But I do not think this is a widely accepted practice. labhya ca pumsam kripaya tavaiva IT IS VERY PLEASING. [21], A ceremony known as Tulasi Vivaha is performed by the Hindus between Prabodhini Ekadashi (eleventh lunar day of the waxing moon of Kartika) to Kartik Poornima (full moon in Kartika), usually on the eleventh or the twelfth lunar day. Through this work, our spiritual strength will be increased and our understanding of krishna-bhakti will become mature. THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR THE TULASI LEAVES OFFERED TO LORD CAITANYAS LOTUS FEET. Watchlist. SB 3.16.21 [9] Her chastity broken, Shiva prevails over Jalandhara. dina krishna-dase koy, ei jena mora hoy So we have to sincerely surrender to and actually follow the basic points: chant at least 16 rounds of the Hare Krishna mantra every day, strictly follow the four regulative principles: no illicit sex, no meat eating, no gambling and no intoxication and read Srila Prabhupadas books at least 1-2 hours a day, and we will be safe. 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. WHEN IT IS SUFFICIENTLY COLLECTED, THEN. Thank you so much for all your information provided here. As far as worshiping Radha Krishna the main thing is that you are yourself firmly fixed up in following the four regulative principles and chanting at least 16 rounds of the Hare Krishna mantra every day. One of the offenses is trying to preach to people who are not interested in hearing from you. When Srimati Vrinda Devi entered into the material world she manifested herself as the sacred Tulsi plant. Uttamasloka d. Thank you for the many wonderful services that you provide. I found many ancient texts from India, some by Srila Prabhupadas guru and other Vaishnava saints. Even the soil around the plant is holy. One who sees or comes near a house or garden where the Tulasi plant is present gets rid of all his sinful reactions, including that of killing a brahmana. ALL THE DEVOTEES SHOULD POUR WATER AT LEAST ONCE IN THE MORNING BEFORE TAKING PRASADAM. So we should not give up trying to follow the principles. U/A 13+. Your dedication to Srimati Tulasi-devi is very laudable and I am sure that if you consult with Karandhara das he will give you all assistance to help make your dream come true. 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. Will the offence created by the person/s also touch me or Tulasi Devi will accept my service if I bring her? Therefore, most important is to serve her with love and devotion. Nandini: She gives happiness to everyone. This song is in Bengali. 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. The Latin taxonomical name indicates its native environment close to Mt. Hare Krishna! At the end of the churning, Dhanvantari rose from the ocean with amrita (the elixir of immortality). karau harer mandira-marjanadisu Lord Caitanya is Patita Pavana Gaura Hari, He is the deliverer of the most fallen. THERE IS NO QUESTION OF PRUNING IN THE MANNER OF GARDENERS JUST TO MAKE NICE BEAUTIFUL PLANT FOR ORNAMENTAL PURPOSES. 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. Indeed, Maharaja Ambarisa never desired anything for his own sense gratification. Bestowing your mercy on him, you make him a resident of Vrindavana. But if He does not like, He may not give you. I am so very glad to learn that Srimati Tulasi Devi has favored you so much. 8) Yes. Mythology. He should just start following the basic rules and regulations and keep worshiping the deities. There are so many rules and regulations people present as Vedic. As I carefully put them back into their bag, I was mesmerized by their smooth touch and golden glow. My fascination with Tulasi Devi began very soon after meeting Srila Prabhupada in 1967. srutim cakaracyuta-sat-kathodaye Anyone who comes in touch with the tulasi tree in the above-mentioned ways lives eternally in the Vaikuntha world. So these are the important points to concentrate on following. Vishnu appeared in the form of Shankacuda to Tulasi, and the two sported, and ceased when Tulasi realised that he was an imposter. These days we can not depend on temples. lilabhidhana kila krishna- shaktih It was a moment of incredible awe and ecstasy! Now, we have by Krsnas Grace built up something significant in the shape of this ISKCON and we are all one family. His face shone with a remarkable radiance. These are nice plants and offerable, like roses, gardenias, etc. siro hrsikesa-padabhivandane 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. These mantras can be said before or while . U/A 13+. Though daily worship is prescribed, Tuesdays and Fridays are considered especially sacred for Tulasi worship. Please consider answering my questions in your free time, I will not mind the delays in replying. 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. varada bhava shobhane, O Tulasi, you were born from nectar. Actually, a prayer to Krishna is not complete without offering worship to Tulasi Devi. The Tulasi with green leaves is called Shri-Tulasi ("fortunate Tulasi") or Lakshmi-Tulasi; Shri is also a synonym for Lakshmi, Vishnu's spouse. One of Krishnas most intimate servants comes in a special form to bless us with extraordinary fortune. PAMHO But one thing is that NO SPRAYS CAN BE USED, NOT AT ALL. Vrishadhvaja and also his heir-son were dead and his grandchildrenDharmadhvaja and Kushadhvajawere now worshiping Lakshmi to gain her favor. How will I counteract these offences? Do everything carefully. I am in receipt of your letter, undated. Once upon a time, King Vrishadhvajaa devotee of the god Shivabanned worship of all other deities except for that of his patron god. Although Krsna wants everyone to surrender to His lotus feet, because of peoples sinful activities they cannot do this. Vishnu said to the deities that years had passed on earth. So I can not give you the real authoritative answer to this Prabhu. It is so much benefit just by offering obeisances and watering Tulsi, so if they understand the benefits, they will respect Tulsi, even if they are not very serious devotees. You are Lord Krishnas potency for performing pastimes, and you are known as Tulasi Devi in the human society. I am very glad to hear that you are engaged in the service of tulsi devi. I CANNOT UNDERSTAND HOW GOVINDA DASI COULD ABANDON TULASI DEVI. All glories to Srila Prabhupada and Gauranga Mahaprabhu! We pressed Baba to tell us his life story so we could tape it for future publication. 6) If possible. VERY SERIOUSLY CONTINUE. And it is so easy! PS: Vana Tulasi is also bogus. I tasted the divine words of the Gita: I come as death.. Do not place Tulasi leaves on the feet of anyone other than Lord Vishnu in His various forms. Thank you for such an informative article. Every morning we pray to Vrinda-devi. The agitated sun god, Surya, cursed him that he would be abandoned by Lakshmi. He later told me that he had not seen Srila Prabhupada so light- hearted and happy in over a year. Gayatri, hare krishna 69-04-13. NEVERTHELESS, IF THEY BEGIN CHANTING THE HARE KRSNA MANTRA AND RENDERING SERVICE UNTO THE TULASI PLANT, THEY WILL VERY SOON BE ABLE TO SURRENDER. 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. THEN IF SHE ALLOWS YOU MAY TAKE. Pastimes involving pure devotees are only for the benefit of conditioned souls in the material world. Neck beads, japa beads, etc. August 23, 2016. No one cares for the deities in the temples anymore. We need to keep on reading Srila Prabhupadas books. The Lord is not dependent on anyones mercy for His opulence; He is always self-sufficient. There are quite a lot now outside my house as in the winter season all but one of them dried. Precautions are taken to avoid this. We can not change the past, but we can change the future. So do it very nicely and very soon I shall be coming to your New Navadvipa by the month of March or April. Vrinda Devi is in charge of the Vrindavana lilathe pastimes of Radha and Krishna. Sometimes the shopkeepers give ordinary beads and say it is tulsi, so it is very difficult to get tulsi beads without personal attendance. I once plucked a tulsi leaf on sunday to offer it to shri krishna deity. In the Western countries, while engaged in propagating the Krishna consciousness movement, we were brought great unhappiness because we could not find tulasi leaves. If they wanted to go away they could have, but they had no right to sell the Temple. 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. A house where Tulasi Devi is present never falls on bad times, and it becomes purer than all holy places. 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. Isnt it disrespectful to Tulasi Devi? Vrinda Devi may be likened to a grand director or choreographer of the Vrindavana lila, and her parrots are her communication service. 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. HOW ARE YOUR TULASI PLANTS IN HAWAII? 4) If possible. That is the way in the material world. 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. So there is nothing wrong with it. Anyone who follows them will also fall down without a doubt. Hare Krsna Prabhu, Vishnu turned into a stone, and resided on riverbank Gandaki River. This is a marriage that is celebrated by Hindus all over India for the union. And if we are sincere He will give us the inspiration and intelligence so we can serve Him nicely. But if that man is caught trespassing on our property, then he may be severely punished by us. Maharaja Ambarisa always engaged his mind in meditating upon the lotus feet of Krsna, his words in describing the glories of the Lord, his hands in cleansing the Lords temple, and his ears in hearing the words spoken by Krsna or about Krsna. Make a donation. He is giving mercy. The legend of the tulabharam is a folktale from Odisha, and is absent in the major scriptures pertaining to Krishna's life. So my understanding became quite basic: somehow, growing Tulasimade Srila Prabhupada very, very pleased. So if you cook for Krishna then there is really no difference. My Tulasis have a lot of Manjaris, what should I do with them? That is general. Some people are very happy seeing Tulasi growing luxuriantly. KRSNA IS VERY EAGER TO SEE HIS DEVOTEE SERVE TULASI, Vaisnavas, Mathura and Bhagavatam. The most important thing about the spiritual world is that there is no envy among the devotees there. Answer (1 of 3): We attend many marriages in our lives but none like this one. atyutkayoh keli-vilasa- siddhih The picture of tulasi is especially indicative, BECAUSE IF TULASI GROWS LUXURIANTLY THAT PROVES THE SINCERE DEVOTIONAL SERVICE OF THE PLACE. All these processes of pada-sevanam help one advance in spiritual life very quickly. I would like to point out, though, that the picture you provide is NOT Tulasi Maharani (ocimum sanctum, also called ocimum tenuiflorum). THE LORD, BEING SATISFIED BY HIS PURE DEVOTEES, DESCENDS TO SATISFY THEM. I proceeded to cultivate Tulasiplants on a large scale. But shes not an ordinary tree. mukunda-lingalaya-darsane drsau Devotees of Krishna worship a little tree. 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. The atmosphere was surcharged with a unique spiritual essence. The parrots serve Vrinda Devi by carrying messages to various parts of Vrindavana. Tulasi plants are LIBERATED SOULS who want to serve Krishna in that way. At such temples you arelikely to find one or more in the courtyard wherein pilgrims circumambulate Tulasi leaf is very, very dear to Visnu. Some real and some not. [6][7], The Skanda Purana, Padma Purana, as well as the Shiva Purana feature Tulasi in the tale of Vrinda and her husband, Jalandhara. Srimati Tulasi devi is one of the most exalted devotees of Sri Krishna. VAISNAVAS ARE BEYOND THE JURISDICTION OF YAMARAJAS ACTIVITIES. When the painting was finished, I would hold it up before Baba daily, and he would chant his prayers to Vrinda Devi, his worshipable deity. Anyone who comes in touch with the Tulasi tree in the above mentioned ways lives eternally in the Vaikuntha world. So from this verse we can understand how pure is the service which Tulasi offers to Sri Krishna. Srila Prabhupada had told us that Vrindavana is named after Vrinda Devi.
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