At that time, I was inspired to paint a picture of Vrinda Devi. That is offensive. THE GODDESS OF FORTUNE, LAKSMI, 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 LAKSMIJI, ALTHOUGH STATIONED BY THE CHEST OF THE LORD, SOMETIMES HAS TO PLEASE OTHER DEVOTEES WHO PRAY FOR HER FAVOR. Hare krishna prabhu This created much verbal fighting. One of Krishnas most intimate servants comes in a special form to bless us with extraordinary fortune. She appears as a delicate tree in this world to serve the Lord and uplift human society. Jai Srila Prabhupada ! yani kani ca papani brahmahatya dikani ca Please accept my humble obeisances In answer to your questions; 1) TULASI IS ONE DEVOTEE WHO APPEARS WHEREVER THERE IS DEVOTION TO KRSNA. I recall him saying that in India every-one considers Tulasi plants sacred, and no one will cut or uproot them. The important things are chanting Hare Krishna, following the regulative principles and reading Prabhupadas books. Marriage of Shalagrama and Tulasi written by Sri Padmanabha Gosai. (8) bhaktya vihina aparadha-lakshaih I am so glad to hear how nicely Tulsi is growing. 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. Simply go on in the normal way, and gradually his threat will disappear. When the Lord says, therefore, that it is due to the causeless mercy of the brahmanas that Laksmiji does not leave Him, we can understand that Laksmiji is attracted by the opulence of the Lord, not by the brahmanas benedictions upon Him. As a disciple of A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada and a Tulasi-sevaka, I respectfully implore you to change the picture. 70-11-30. If one is fully absorbed in love and ecstasy, he need offer only a flower and a little water. Instead of eating regularly, she chewed whatever food she received as alms, and if nothing was supplied she would fast. 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. kripa kori koro tare brindavana- basi 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. [18], It is also not allowed for the worship of Hanuman as he is celibate and Tulasi is regarded as a goddess.[4]. SB 7-5-23&24 When we told Srila Prabhupada that people had to bend down when passing through the Tulasi archway on the way into the temple, he was delighted. 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. He was an old man. tat-prema-sevam labhate kritarthah. sa vai manah krsna-padaravindayor You are not responsible for what other people do. Anyone who comes in touch with the tulasi tree in the above-mentioned ways lives eternally in the Vaikuntha world. 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. She wears blue garments and is decorated with pearls and flowers. After item twenty-six (meditation), the twenty-seventh is TO SERVE TULASI, the twenty-eighth is to serve the Vaisnava, the twenty-ninth is to live in Mathura, the birthplace of Lord Krsna, and the thirtieth is to read Srimad-Bhagavatam regularly. So my understanding became quite basic: somehow, growing Tulasimade Srila Prabhupada very, very pleased. Nandini: She gives happiness to everyone. Thank you so much for all your information provided here. 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. This chanting of the Hare Krishna mantra makes everything perfect even though there may be many imperfections from the strict interpretation of all the Vedic regulations. Remove dead branches if absolutely necessary. On the western side are Madhuvana, Talavana, Kumudavana, Bahulavana, Kamyavana, Khadiravana and Vrndavana. 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? It has given me the impetus to serve Tulasi Devi. Yes, Krishna is providing everything. Considering this, the Acarya began worshiping the Lord. A house with a tulasi plant is sometimes considered a place of pilgrimage. In Orissa, the tulasi plant represents all local deities and rituals to propitiate them are offered in front of the plant. 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. Antya 3.100 In his books, too, Srila Prabhupada called attention to the exalted position of Tulasi Devi. THERE IS, BUT IT IS NOT SUFFICIENTLY COLLECTED. 11) No. Srila Prabhupada had told us that Vrindavana is named after Vrinda Devi. THREE, FOUR STRANDS OR MY GURU MAHARAJA HAD FIVE STRANDS. Letter: Krsnakanti I am sure you want to follow his examples. Tulsi got its name from Tulasi Devi, who was one of Lord Krishna's eternal consorts. Tulasi's great connection with Vaishnavas is communicated with the fact that Vaishnavas are known as "those who bear the tulasi round the neck". Is there anyother related information that one should know about Holy Plant. 69-04-13. Hope to keep receiving the mercy of Tulasi Devi like this always. Just now I have received the news that in Hawaii the tulsi plants are drying for want of watering. Copyright 2002-2021 The Bhaktivedanta Book Trust International, Inc. All rights reserved. And it is so easy! Tulsi or Tulasi, also commonly referred to as Holy Basil, is one of the most sacred plants in Hindu belief. Shiva's aniconic symbol the linga is sometimes prescribed to have made from the black soil from the roots of the tulasi plant. I dont know what calamity will befall the person after this grievous offence! We can not remain fallen and imagine we are devotees of Krishna. Once he looked up at me and very humbly said, Thank you, Mataji. It is an offense to turn the seedlings back into the soil. The forests situated on the eastern side are Bhadravana, Bilvavana, Lauhavana, Bhandiravana and Mahavana. THE LORD, BEING SATISFIED BY HIS PURE DEVOTEES, DESCENDS TO SATISFY THEM. ), namo namah tulasi! In your house you have to cook daily anyhow. Her great yearning is to expertly arrange Their meeting, and by doing this she feels the greatest joy. FROM THE TULASI PLANT YOU CAN CUT OFF ONLY LEAVES FOR OFFERING THEM TO KRISHNA, NEVER FOR CUTTING AND PLANTING. Protect the delicate Tulasi seedlings from birds and insects. CHANTING SIXTEEN ROUNDS DOES NOT TAKE MUCH TIME, NOR IS OFFERING RESPECTS TO THE TULASI PLANT DIFFICULT. When you write these stupid things Without Srila Prabhupada and Krishnas guidance I cant make any progress in Krishna Consciousness. I wonder about you. Do not worry so much. The leaves, flowers, roots, bark, branches, trunk, and shade of Tulasi Devi are all spiritual. je tomara sharana loy, tara vancha purna hoy What should one do if he is not following the basic rules and regulations but has got Radha-Krishna Deity with him? So us being fallen is no disqualification, rather, for us, the followers of Lord Caitanya, He is particularly merciful to the most fallen. vicitra-ratnabharana-shriyadhye In fact, he has no other duties to perform, and he has realized the essence of the scriptures. A house where Tulasi Devi is present never falls on bad times, and it becomes purer than all holy places. Sorry for disturbing you again and again. Vrinda is the daughter of Kalanemi, an asura. I would like to point out, though, that the picture you provide is NOT Tulasi Maharani (ocimum sanctum, also called ocimum tenuiflorum). So please advise prabhuji, what to do? 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. AND IN THIS ONE LIFE YOU ARE GOING BACK TO HOME, BACK TO GODHEAD. tavaiva murtis tulasi nri-loke ALL THE DEVOTEES SHOULD POUR WATER AT LEAST ONCE IN THE MORNING BEFORE TAKING PRASADAM. Babhru, 9 December, 1973 Los Angeles kindly help. You can now abandon your body and come with me to Vaikuha to enjoy life as my wife. I am new to this path and need Mercy of Lord Krishna to bless us and help us from Distracting. Traditionally, the tulasi is planted in the center of the central courtyard of Hindu houses. A good example of this is deity worship. Every morning devotees should water and pray to Tulasi Devi and circumambulate her three times. Mahadev says it takes time to create hatred in someone's mind and he feels bad that Krishna has to face . 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. So I can not give you the real authoritative answer to this Prabhu. [7], Just as tulasi respect is rewarding, her contempt attracts the wrath of Vishnu. 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. Tulsi Vivah Legend Padma Purana has narrated the story of Krishna and Tulsi. These inebrieties can be adjusted by the cooperative spirit, tolerance and maturity so I request you to kindly remain in the association of our devotees and work together. Tulasi is the essence of all devotional activities. Because these Tulasis had grown far larger than we had expected (some nearly seven feet tall and with stalks two inches in diameter), we had a problem. His arrogance caused conflict with the devas, who petitioned Vishnu to relieve them. ASK GOVINDA DASI ALSO ON MY BEHALF TO DO THIS WITHOUT DELAY. krishnasya vrindavana-dhanya- dhamni If you see her in distress try and help her. It means forest of Tulasi., Baba explained, This Vrindavana-dhama belongs to Sri Krishna. Kalanemi was a demon who was the ruler of Mathura and had a beautiful daughter named Vrinda. It signifies the traits of devotion and love in women, and is the only herb worshiped as a devi, or goddess. 5) Tulasi leaves should be offered to the Deity. I wondered at this, and when I saw Baba I asked him about it. They can not force you to give. Now it is not raining, but when there is sufficient cloud, it will rain. Haribol We pleaded that name and fame would come after he had left this world. He engaged all his senses in devotional service, in various engagements related to the Lord. Shankhacuda, a mighty daitya, underwent a severe tapasya that pleased Brahma. 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. People seldom visit to temples, neither there are any pujari. visnubhaktiprade devi satyavatyai namo namah. Letter: Vrnda Never cut down or pull up living Tulasi plants. Every center should be encouraged to grow Tulsi. 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. So worship of Tulsidevi and other of Lord Krishnas Entourage is part of the total devotional attitude of pleasing Krishna. Then Prabhupada stopped short and became thoughtful. Tulasi Devi has come to the West to give us the opportunity to serve her for our benefit. It was very nice doing this service. 94-08-08. vikrinite svam atmanam ys 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. and in what periode is the best to cut? As you require something for His service, he provides it. VERY SERIOUSLY CONTINUE. Instead of committing offences I have put up an altars of Panca tattva. 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]. My Tulasis have a lot of Manjaris, what should I do with them? Please offer Her all respects and carefully tend and Srimati Tulasi will be pleased upon you in gaining the auspicious favor of the Lord. NoD 11 Aspects of Transcendental Service We are very much obliged, therefore, to our disciple Srimati Govinda Dasi because she has taken much care to grow tulasi plants from seeds, and she has been successful by the grace of Krishna. 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. After the death of her lover Shankhachur, Devi Tulsi fumes in anger and places a deadly curse on Krishna. THIS IS THE BEST SEASON FOR GROWING TULASI PLANTS. Adi 3 Srimati Tulasi devi is one of the most exalted devotees of the Sri Krishna. Hope I explain right with my bad english. 12) Yes. In Kali-yuga we are so fallen we are doing so many things that should not be done. Join our family of supporters. Therefore Advaita requested Lord Krsna to appear as Lord Caitanya. 71-11-17 Letter: Patty Dorgan O Vrinda Devi, I offer my respectful obeisances to your lotus feet. TULASI LEAVES CANNOT BE PLACED EVEN ON THE LOTUS FEET OF RADHARANI OR ON THE LOTUS FEET OF THE SPIRITUAL MASTER. 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. Just like this cloud. If we surrender to and follow these simple point then automatically everything else in our lives will become perfect. That is all. So these are the important points to concentrate on following. I would like to buy all your books. These are the twelve forests of the Vrndavana area. Actually, a prayer to Krishna is not complete without offering worship to Tulasi Devi. After all Krishna is a person, Srimati Tulsi Devi is a person, a pure devotee of Krishna. Letter: Karandhara IT IS VERY PLEASING. This is a marriage that is celebrated by Hindus all over India for the union. Shes Tulasi Devi, Krishnas favorite plant. THE WATERING SHOULD NOT BE VERY MUCH LARGE IN QUANTITY, BUT IT SHOULD BE POURED JUST TO KEEP THE GROUND SOFT AND MOIST. There is great spiritual merit accrued from caring for holy places. 15) Undisturbed means what? And that you can actually worship the Deities properly every day without fail. 71-07-09. 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. "TADIYA MEANS THE TULASI LEAVES, the devotees of Krsna, the birthplace of Krsna, Mathura, and the Vedic literature Srimad-Bhagavatam. Prabhupada: Everyone. Because you have done the Caitanya Mahaprabhu murti so wonderfully, I can understand that Caitanya Mahaprabhu had a special blessing upon you. So you can just educate them about their culture and the benefits they can get also by offering respect to Srimati Tulis Devi. You have been doing penance for a long time to get me as your husband. 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. Pick with care and attention. [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". This is also pada-sevanam. [2] The plant is cultivated for religious purposes, and for its essential oil. While doing a little service to Tulasi Devi today I realized how great mercy of pure devotees it is that they have made themselves so easily available to us fallen souls. NOW EVERYWHERE WE SEE TULASI PLANT. I tasted the divine words of the Gita: I come as death.. This was the essence and inner meaning of time. SB 1.19.6 Now prabhuji, I want to ask that its grown upon the toilet unknowingly but its tulasi devi, so I shall plant it in a pot and nicely serve her because she is tulasi or shall I not because shes grown on the toilet. 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. She has taken the form of a tree so that everyone, even the poorest person, can offer something wonderful to Krishna. The atmosphere was surcharged with a unique spiritual essence. 73-01-04 Letter: George O Tulasi, beloved of Krishna, I bow before you again and again. O Vrinda Devi, I offer my respectful obeisances to your lotus feet. [9] Her chastity broken, Shiva prevails over Jalandhara. Being very dear to Lord Krishna, her leaves are an essential part of Krishna's worship. However, she is shocked to learn about the ultimate sacrifice Radha is ready to make. dattadhikare vrishabhanu-putrya The fragrance of Tulasi Devi purifies all who smell it. Sometimes the shopkeepers give ordinary beads and say it is tulsi, so it is very difficult to get tulsi beads without personal attendance. I am very glad to learn that you have begun worship of Tulasi in your Toronto Temple. It is also makes you appear to be fanatical, that you become overwhelmed by emotion, exasperated, and unreasonable. rocih-pravaha-snapitayma- vrinde (4) pada-sevanam. He should just start following the basic rules and regulations and keep worshiping the deities. KRSNA SAYS, MAN-MANA BHAVA MAD-BHAKTO MAD-YAJI MAM NAMASKURU, MAM EVAISYASI ASAMSAYAH. You are Lord Krishnas potency for performing pastimes, and you are known as Tulasi Devi in the human society. srutim cakaracyuta-sat-kathodaye Vaisnavas are never called for by such constables of Yamaraja. Tulsi, or holy basil, is a herb revered for spiritual and medicinal qualities. I AM ALWAYS THINKING OF THEM and you. In places where Tulasi cannot survive the winters when planted in the ground, provide a suitable house for her. It is good to keep the wood for making beads, etc. Due to its holistic properties, this herb is widely used in a number of Ayurvedic and naturopathic medicines. I am very worried Advaita Prabhu has a full white beard. So we should not give up trying to follow the principles. I am in due receipt of your letter dated October 17, 1974 and have noted the contents. Traditionally, the daily worship and care of the plant is the responsibility of the women of the household. 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. [25] Some pilgrims carry tulasi plants in their hands throughout their pilgrimage to Dvaraka, the legendary capital of Krishna and one of the seven most sacred Hindu cities. krishna-preyasi Uprooting and cutting branches of the plant is prohibited. 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. ALL SHOULD WEAR TULASI KUNTI BEADS, NOT LESS THAN TWO STRANDS. Pick the manjaris as soon as they blossom. Tulasi Devi is very, very dear to the Lord. As I carefully put them back into their bag, I was mesmerized by their smooth touch and golden glow. We have all done so many bad things in the past but we have no power to change the past. NOTHING ELSE IS REQUIRED. Vidya and I were in the temple making Tulasigarlands when Babas nurse rushed in, telling us to come quickly. So dont worry. 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. Lord Krishna happily lives in the house, town, or forest where Tulasi Devi is present. 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. 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. He universally accepts the services of His devotees. Rather it is Kapoor Tulasi, which is actually ocimum kilimandscharicum, or African basil. Dont worry about it. Thus, within my vision I will always behold the beautiful pastimes of Radha and Krishna. Babas departure left on indelible imprint on my mind. Watchlist. So you first introduced Tulasi plant in the Western countries and now you have introduced the vigraha form of Lord Caitanya in the Western countries. The second batch of seeds proved fruitful, however, and tiny heart-shaped seedlings spread their delicate leaves in our Honolulu home. Now, in order to worship Lord Keshava, I am collecting your leaves and manjaris.Please bestow your benediction on me.. 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. Anyone who follows them will also fall down without a doubt. 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. Devotees of Krishna worship a little tree. Tulsi leaves are very important for satisfying Lord Krishna. 73-12-06 Letter: Kirtida Kanyaka There are people who are overly attached to the Vedic rules and regulations so much so that their service to Krishna and the preaching is hampered. All glories to Srila Prabhupada! The tulasi leaf is very useful EVEN FROM THE MEDICINAL OR ANTISEPTIC POINT OF VIEW. And I witnessed the Lords divine protection of His devotee. 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. Then, with folded hands, Advaita Acarya would offer obeisances and prayers unto the Lord. 75-05-31 Letter: Kirtanananda Star Bharat. Wherever the smell of Tulasi Devi is taken by the wind it purifies everyone who comes in contact with it. Vishnu procured it for the devas, when the asuras tried to steal it. Hare Krsna Prabhu, O Vrinda Devi, I offer my respectful obeisances to your lotus feet. Lakshmi rewarded their efforts by being born as their daughters Tulasi to Dharmadhvaja, and Vedavati to Kushadhvaja, respectively. (3) samasta-vaikuntha-shiromanau shri- Never use Tulasi leaves or flowers to make teas or juices, even after theyve been offered to Krishna. He got his daughter married to Jalandhar, who was the demon of water. We have to follow the rules and regulations, otherwise the result is misery anyhow. TulasiDevi: The Sacred Tree Compiled by Stephen Knapp The Tulasi tree is a most important plant, and is often seen at numerous Vedic temples, especially those dedicated to Vishnu and Krishna. Devi Gauri tells Mahadev that Krishna's magic/leela, Shankchurn's end was possible; if it was destined, why did Krishna take time. Madhya 23.51 Life s Ultimate GoalLove of Godhead, Krsnas smile, the fragrance of His transcendental body, His flute, bugle, ankle bells, conchshell, the marks on His feet, His place of residence, HIS FAVORITE PLANT [TULASI], His devotees, and the observance of fasts and vows connected to His devotion all awaken the symptoms of ecstatic love., Madhya 24.115 The Sixty-One Explanations of the Atmarama Verse This is the celebration of the marriage ceremony of Srimati Tulsi Devi and Lord Sri Krishna. Throughout the entire day and night, he would chant the sixteen names of the Hare Krsna maha-mantra. Daily Practice { Tulasi Worship and Care } . [18] The sacred groves where these herbs are grown are also known as Vrindavana (grove of Tulasi), a miniaturised Vrindavan is a raised cuboid stone or brick structure often in middle of the house's courtyard or in front of the house. Pastimes involving pure devotees are only for the benefit of conditioned souls in the material world. Sri Tulasidevi wonderful, understanding, loved in all aspects by the Lord. Letter: Radhavallabha Tulasi Devi is a pure devotee of Krishna and she should be treated with the same respect given to all Krishnas pure devotees. Thank you That was enough. The name Tulasi is also believed to literally translate as "immeasurable". If we care for her nicely, she can grant us love for Krishna. Yes. We have to make our own arrangements to worship the Lord. I proceeded to cultivate Tulasiplants on a large scale. 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. THEY MAY COME AGAIN. Tulasi Vallabha Krishna It refers to Lord Krishna , who is the beloved of Tulasi Devi. 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. 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. My second question is,I have Deities of Krsna and Visnu but I am not fixed up in devotional service. [29], The word Tulasi is used in many place names and family names. But if that man is caught trespassing on our property, then he may be severely punished by us. There is a small, simple temple there, and a lovely pond lined with Tulasi trees. Hare Rama Hare Rama Rama Rama Hare Hare. shri-radha-govinda-preme sada jena bhasi. They donot take Tulasi devi very seriously, exploit her in many ways like using as medicine etc. tani tani pranasyanti pradaksinah pade pade. PLEASE TAKE CARE OF THE TULASI PLANTS IN THE FOLLOWING WAY. You can not control what other people do. On the way to his room I grabbed the painting of Vrinda Devi to take to him. Vishnu is regarded to have shed happy tears, the first of which fell in amrita, and formed the tulasi. Every day provide Tulasi fresh air, water (as neededbe careful not to water too much), and sunshine (or plant lights). 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. vrinde namas te caranaravindam. 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