tulsi devi and krishna

Later, I came across the following purport by Srila Prabhupada in the Srimad-Bhagavatam (4.8.55): 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. When the breeze carrying the aroma of tulasi leaves and saffron from the Antya 3.137 Yes. My desire is that you will also grant me a residence in the pleasure groves of Sri Vrindavana-dhama. At that time, I was inspired to paint a picture of Vrinda Devi. Only Lord Caitanya and Lord Nityananda wear crowns and nosepins. Witnessing her slain husband return to life, Vrinda sported with him for several days, until she realised his true identity. She gains the status of a goddess named Tulasi, while her earthly form is the tulasi plant. She is highly worshipped in Hindu households, by both young and old. ghranam ca tat-pada-saroja-saurabhe O Vrinda Devi, I offer my respectful obeisances to your lotus feet. Jalandhara, an asura born from Shiva's rage, marries her. pradakshinah pade pade, By the circumambulation of Srimati Tulasi Devi all the sins one may have committed are destroyed at every step, even the sin of killing a brahmana.. I couldnt control myself from speaking against such words for the cows and Tulasi. If one makes a paste of dried tulasi wood (from a plant that died naturally) and smears it over his body and worships Vishnu, it is worth several ordinary pujas and lakhs of gaudanam (donation of cows). But actually Lord Caitanya is Krishna and we know that and He knows that. Lord Krishna and Srimati Radharani have given Vrinda Devi her role as queen of Vrindavana. 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. If someone expert, I have also more questions about Tulasi Maharani.. That was enough. Tulasi leaf is very, very dear to Visnu. You have to do things without too much upsetting the other people there. TULASI ARATI PRAYERS Srila Prabhupada the founder of ISKCON, reccommended the devotees the following prayers for worshiping Tulasi Devi: It is taboo to urinate, excrete or throw waste water near the plant. Tulsi or holy basil is an auspicious plant that also comes packed with umpteen health benefits. nayane heribo sada jugala-rupa- rashi Hare Krishna! We promised Baba that a compound wall will be built around Vrinda Kunda and other improvements will be made. They accompany Vishnu to Vaikuntha, and greatly please and delight him. Thanku prabhuji, 5) Tulasi leaves should be offered to the Deity. The Detailed Story of Maa Tulsi One of the highly exalted devotees of Lord Krishna is the Tulsi Devi. Prabhu, some people in my family including my father do not like a large number of Tulasi plants outside my house. [3] Different sects consider the use of Tulasi in prayers to deities not related to Vishnu and is incarnations, differently. KINDLY TRY TO INDUCE HER TO RETURN. THERE IS NO NEED TO KEEP CANDLE BURNING ALL NIGHT, BUT YOU CAN BURN CANDLE IN THE EVENING FOR ONE HOUR FOR TULASI DEVI, THAT WILL BE NICE. So this is an example of missing the point. Your husband akhaca was the chief of my Pradas, Sudm. But they are not so important. 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. We have to follow the rules and regulations, otherwise the result is misery anyhow. When the breeze carrying the aroma of tulasi leaves and saffron from the lotus feet of the lotus-eyed Personality of Godhead entered through the nostrils into the hearts of those sages [the Kumaras], THEY EXPERIENCED A CHANGE IN BOTH BODY AND MIND, EVEN THOUGH THEY WERE ATTACHED TO IMPERSONAL BRAHMAN UNDERSTANDING.. THEN GO ON WATERING AND THEY WILL GROW LIKE ANYTHING. Tulsi is only for offering to Krishna. mukunda-lingalaya-darsane drsau A prayer of forgiveness may also be offered to Tulasi before the act. krishna-preyasi Ys Without their mercy, we would keep rotting in this hell of material world where there is only birth, death, old age and disease. Antya 3.100 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. And the desire to understand the Lords amazing pastimes of the rasa dance is only by your mercy. In Kali-yuga, one who worships, remembers, plants, keeps, or performs kirtana before Tulasi burns up all sinful reactions and quickly attains Lord Krishnas abode. All scriptures stress on the importance of getting the mercy of Tulasi devi if one has to make progress in devotion. We must be very much thankful to our Govinda dasi. She prays to Vishnu, and makes him realise that the asura was shielded from defeat by the chastity of his wife.[8]. I daily worshiped a thin green sprout until it became painfully evident that it was a blade of grass. But Lord Caitanya is so merciful that He has distributed this Hare Krishna maha mantra: Hare Krishna Hare Krishna Krishna Krishna Hare Hare (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. There are quite a lot now outside my house as in the winter season all but one of them dried. Anyone who comes in touch with the tulasi tree in the above-mentioned ways lives eternally in the Vaikuntha world.. 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. You are bathed in your own splendor, which defeats the effulgence of lightning and the golden campaka flower. A house where Tulasi Devi is present never falls on bad times, and it becomes purer than all holy places. Now tulasi plants are growing in almost every center of our movement. 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 the tree, there is always auspiciousness. Now it is not raining, but when there is sufficient cloud, it will rain. Those who have studied the Satvata-tantra glorify you. Simply by seeing, simply by touching, simply by remembering, simply by praying to, simply Without Tulasi leaves, Lord Krishna does not like to accept flowers, food, or sandalwood paste. And it is so easy! Honolulu 6 January, 1972 Govinda dasi THEY MAY COME AGAIN. 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. On the western side are Madhuvana, Talavana, Kumudavana, Bahulavana, Kamyavana, Khadiravana and Vrndavana. Prabhu, can I bring the plants and plant them in my house. 12) Yes. How will I counteract these offences? This is offering OBEISANCES, bowing down (pancanga pranam). O Vrinda Devi, I offer my respectful obeisances to your lotus feet. (4) pada-sevanam. In 1968, before Tulasi made her appearance in the West, Srila Prabhupada sometimes talked about her. https://krishnastore.com/books-srila-prabhupada-om-21_38.html. He smiled, his eyes sparkled, and he said, Thats good. Please give me the privilege of devotional service and make me your own maidservant. 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. NoD 9 Further Considerations of Devotional Principles Just like this cloud. In the tale, Satyabhama is regarded to have prided herself on the love Krishna had for her, and her grasp over his heart. Devi Tulsi arrives and tells Radha that her sacrificial act is meaningless. Now I only water the Tulasi Plants, listen to Srila Prabhupadas MP3 files, read his books and Vani Samadhi, and chant Hare Krishna. Pick the leaves one at a time with your fingertips. FIRST UTILIZE THE DEAD LEAVES OR LEAVES WHICH HAVE FALLEN DOWN, AND IF MORE LEAVES ARE REQUIRED FOR WORSHIPING KRSNA, YOU MAY TAKE THEM FROM TULASI PLANT IN THIS WAY: FIRST APPROACH TULASI DEVI AND OFFER YOUR OBEISANCES, REQUESTING HER THAT FOR WORSHIPING KRSNA YOU WANT TO TAKE SOME LEAVES. You can put up barbed-wire fence around the tulasi plants if that will help, or somehow or other protect them from further danger. hari bol. All scriptures stress on the importance of getting the mercy of Tulasi devi if one has to make progress in the path of devotion. CHANT: Hare Krishna, Hare Krishna, Krishna, Krishna Hare Hare / Hare Rama, Hare Rama, Rama Rama Hare Hare and be happy! I believe it was his gift to us, Srila Prabhupadas generations of disciples. Watchlist. sada tvam keshava-priya It is wonderful to be engaged in the service of Tulasi Devi! So it is not a very big requirement. Some people are very happy seeing Tulasi growing luxuriantly. tavaiva murtis tulasi nri-loke 14) I SAID NO CHEMICAL SPRAYS. 761231rc.bom Conversations He universally accepts the services of His devotees. IT IS ENTIRELY RESERVED FOR BEING PLACED ON THE LOTUS FEET OF KRSNA. But I do not think this is a widely accepted practice. Every day provide Tulasi fresh air, water (as neededbe careful not to water too much), and sunshine (or plant lights). You can trust pictures from the Facebook Tulasi group to be bonafide. 16) Use common sense and if you have none then consult with others. Antya 3.141 BUT YOU CAN TAKE FOR WORSHIPING KRSNA LEAVES FROM THE TULASI. Thank you for such an informative article. They were large, round beads, shiny from years of use, with a mystical quality that still sticks in my mind. Haribol We have to make our own arrangements to worship the Lord. After the death of her lover Shankhachur, Devi Tulsi fumes in anger and places a deadly curse on Krishna. We learned that the Lord would have a Tulasitree carried before him in His sankirtana party. Tulsi or Tulasi, also commonly referred to as Holy Basil, is one of the most sacred plants in Hindu belief. Srimati Tulasi devi is one of the most exalted devotees of the Sri Krishna. Once he looked up at me and very humbly said, Thank you, Mataji. 73-12-06 Letter: Kirtida Kanyaka The Bhaktivedanta Book Trust International, Inc. Tulasis body is spiritual. She worshiped the tulasi plant, following in the footsteps of her spiritual master. In his books, too, Srila Prabhupada called attention to the exalted position of Tulasi Devi. Please accept my humble obeisances 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. I am giving you herewith three mantras for Tulasi Devi as follows: vrindaai tulasi devyai priyaai kesavasya ca The agitated sun god, Surya, cursed him that he would be abandoned by Lakshmi. UNLESS THERE IS BHAKTI, THIS TULASI PLANT WILL NOT GROW. 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. 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. I would like to buy all your books. Hare Krsna Prabhu, If there is any impediment in growing Tulsi, that means that devotional service is defective. I go there often but the deity remains in the same condition I leave, the garland I give dries up, the deity becomes filled with dust, the temple is dirty And it is great benefit and blissful serving Tulasi Devi and having her around you. Only on very special occasions are others allowed to touch the Deity. They are never going to listen anything on spiritual knowledge. HOW ARE YOUR TULASI PLANTS IN HAWAII? I DO NOT KNOW WHO HAS TAUGHT YOU THAT PART OF A TULASI PLANT MAY BE CUT OFF AND THEN REPLANTED? The tulasi leaf is very useful EVEN FROM THE MEDICINAL OR ANTISEPTIC POINT OF VIEW. 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. But carving tulasi beads should not be your sole occupation. In places where Tulasi cannot survive the winters when planted in the ground, provide a suitable house for her. 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? The Srimad Bhagavatam Tulsi Devi (Vrinda - Holy Basil) is a sacred plant in Hindu belief. Letter: Karandhara I was very much anxious to introduce this worship of Tulasi plant amongst our Society members, but it has not become successful til now, therefore, when I hear that you have got this opportunity, MY PLEASURE DOES NOT HAVE ANY BOUNDS. I never use any such products and try my best to not let my family members use such products. O Supreme Lord, You are full in every respect. So you continue to your best, and you will automatically advance more and more in Krishna consciousness. [29], The word Tulasi is used in many place names and family names. [13][14], A Vaishnava legend relates the origin of the tulasi to the Samudra Manthana, the churning of the cosmic ocean by the devas and the asuras. I buried them all under a hibiscus flower tree. Share. Hope to keep receiving the mercy of Tulasi Devi like this always. THE PRESENCE OF TULASI IS PROOF OF TRUE DEVOTIONAL ATMOSPHERE THERE. In the Vedas, Tulasi ("matchless") is known as Vaishnavi ("belonging to Vishnu"), Vishnu Vallabha ("beloved of Vishnu"),[3] Haripriya ("beloved of Vishnu"), Vishnu Tulasi. Please reply soon Prabhu, or the plants may be disposed off by someone. Often he would cry when he saw her. I THINK THIS PLANT CANNOT GROW IN COLD COUNTRIES, BUT IF THE PLANTS ARE DISPATCHED FROM YOUR PLACE AND IF THE DEVOTEES TAKE CARE OF THE PLANT WITH A LITTLE CARE IN A FLOWER POT, THEN IT MAY GROW. [6][7], The Skanda Purana, Padma Purana, as well as the Shiva Purana feature Tulasi in the tale of Vrinda and her husband, Jalandhara. NEVERTHELESS, IF THEY BEGIN CHANTING THE HARE KRSNA MANTRA AND RENDERING SERVICE UNTO THE TULASI PLANT, THEY WILL VERY SOON BE ABLE TO SURRENDER. 70-12-29. Letter: Ekayani Even the poorest of devotees in any part of the world can secure a small flower, fruit or leaf and a little water, and IF THESE OFFERINGS, AND ESPECIALLY TULASI LEAVES AND GANGES WATER, ARE OFFERED TO KRSNA WITH DEVOTION, HE IS VERY SATISFIED. Therefore Advaita requested Lord Krsna to appear as Lord Caitanya. Tulsi leaves mixed with sandalwood pulp and placed on the lotus feet of the Lord is the topmost worship. I am in due receipt of your letter dated October 17, 1974 and have noted the contents. Regarding your questions, generally tulsi beads ARE REQUIRED FOR INITIATION, BUT IF IT IS NOT AVAILABLE, ORDINARY BEADS CAN BE USED. I am new to this path and need Mercy of Lord Krishna to bless us and help us from Distracting. THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR THE TULASI LEAVES OFFERED TO LORD CAITANYAS LOTUS FEET. 8) Yes. Krishna is so kind. Please let me know how they are growing and how you are taking care of them. 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. I should cut them? Try to convince Gaurasundara and Siddha-svarupa to return to ISKCON and let us forget whatever has happened in the past. Please show me some way Prabhu. My desire to grow Tulasi became an obsession, and somehow I got seeds from India. Through this work, our spiritual strength will be increased and our understanding of krishna-bhakti will become mature. shri-radha-govinda-preme sada jena bhasi. Prabhupada: Every temple we have got big, big tulasi. Bathing in the Ganges and serving a pure Vaisnava are also known as tadiya-upasanam. vane tvad-ishanghri-saroja- seva Lord Visnu likes garland of Tulasi leaves. 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One should not, however, imitate Haridasa Thakura, for no one else can chant the Hare Krsna maha-mantra 300,000 times a day. "TADIYA MEANS THE TULASI LEAVES, the devotees of Krsna, the birthplace of Krsna, Mathura, and the Vedic literature Srimad-Bhagavatam. Letter: Vrnda 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. Babas departure left on indelible imprint on my mind. TEND TULASI VERY NICELY AND YOUR DEVOTION TOWARDS KRISHNA WILL INCREASE. What may be fearful and horrible for others was for Baba a joyous reunion with his beloved Lord. ON MY BEHALF PLEASE REQUEST HIM TO COME BACK TO THE TEMPLE AND SAVE THE TULSI PLANTS. If I replant those plants, may be out of anger they may uproot the other previous 10-12 plants. Pick the manjaris as soon as they blossom. THIS SURELY MAKES YOU SATISFIED. Every day Baba talked to us of the glories of Vrinda Devi as described in the Skanda Purana, Brahma-vaivarta Purana, Padma Purana, Garuda Purana, Narada Purana, and other Vedic texts. All glories to Srila Prabhupada! vrinde namas te caranaravindam. This forgetfulness was so overwhelming that Advaita Prabhu was convinced that no one but Lord Krsna Himself could enlighten people about devotional service to the Supreme Lord. If Tulsi Maharani goes to large,Should we cut it or tie it? [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. Shrila Prabhupada did not use this kind of rhetoric. So I have kept them in a box. I found many ancient texts from India, some by Srila Prabhupadas guru and other Vaishnava saints. 760314mw.may Conversations SIMPLY BY OFFERING OBEISANCES TO AND POURING WATER ON THE TULASI TREE, ONE CAN BECOME FREED FROM THE FEAR OF BEING SENT TO THE COURT OF YAMARAJA [THE KING OF DEATH, WHO PUNISHES THE SINFUL]. 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. Vishnu appeared in the form of Shankacuda to Tulasi, and the two sported, and ceased when Tulasi realised that he was an imposter. 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. As I carefully put them back into their bag, I was mesmerized by their smooth touch and golden glow. One obtains the perfection of remembering when one constantly thinks of the lotus feet of the Lord. Here is a sample from your article about Tulasi Devi: We can follow his example, however, by chanting sixteen rounds of the Hare Krsna maha-mantra on beads every day and offering respect to the tulasi plant. You are not responsible for what other people do. A house with a tulasi plant is sometimes considered a place of pilgrimage. Without Srila Prabhupada and Krishnas guidance I cant make any progress in Krishna Consciousness. 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. And that you are sincerely trying, I can understand from these tulasi plants. The Tulasi branches were beginning to cover the entrance, and people unavoidably brushed up against her. Yes, Krishna is providing everything. We can not change the past, but we can change the future. (2) bimbadharoditvara-manda-hasya- And of all holy places, Vrinda Kunda is one of the most auspicious. There is great spiritual merit accrued from caring for holy places. tani tani pranasyanti pradaksinah pade pade. Tulsi, or holy basil, is a herb revered for spiritual and medicinal qualities. 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. KRSNA IS VERY EAGER TO SEE HIS DEVOTEE SERVE TULASI, Vaisnavas, Mathura and Bhagavatam. 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. [18], It is also not allowed for the worship of Hanuman as he is celibate and Tulasi is regarded as a goddess.[4]. Lord Caitanya and Lord Nityananda can be decorated with all kinds of jewelry. "Again and again I offer my obeisance unto Vrnda Devi, who is known as Tulasi Devi and Satyavati, who is most dear to Krishna, and who bestows devotion to Krishna upon us." " We do not have so much time, but still we can chant some kirtan, we can plant Tulasi, offer some flowers, some water, we . 69-04-13. Never pick Tulasi leaves for any other purpose than to offer to the Lord. Death is a powerful, compelling force, hard to describe, yet almost tangible. Precautions are taken to avoid this. First I couldnt realize that its tulasI devi, I thought its something else like any other small plant, but its leaves put me in doubt and when I rubbed my finger on the leaf and smelt it, I realised its tulasi devi, now shes also having manjris. kamam ca dasye na tu kama-kamyaya Just do it. But if He does not like, He may not give you. I would like to point out, though, that the picture you provide is NOT Tulasi Maharani (ocimum sanctum, also called ocimum tenuiflorum). 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 Mythology. Thus, within my vision I will always behold the beautiful pastimes of Radha and Krishna. I held the painting for Baba to see and said, Vrinda Devi has come., He focused on the beautiful form of Vrinda Devi and tried to say his Sanskrit prayers to her. AND THE MANJARIS CAN BE PLANTED FOR GROWING NEW TULASI PLANTS. Srila Prabhupada would NOT worship the Kapoor basil. This is not something we follow. KRSNA SAYS, MAN-MANA BHAVA MAD-BHAKTO MAD-YAJI MAM NAMASKURU, MAM EVAISYASI ASAMSAYAH. He engaged all his senses in devotional service, in various engagements related to the Lord. Such chanting is for the mukta-purusa, or liberated soul. Witnessing his love and devotion for Vrinda Devi was our greatest gift. Tulasi plants are LIBERATED SOULS who want to serve Krishna in that way. Mahadev says it takes time to create hatred in someone's mind and he feels bad that Krishna has to face . We pressed Baba to tell us his life story so we could tape it for future publication. Srimati Radharani can be given a Tulasi leaf in Her hand for offering to Lord Krishna. Just now I have received the news that in Hawaii the tulsi plants are drying for want of watering. Namaste. The Deity of Lord Caitanya is very nicely done so there is no need to change the color. Will the offence created by the person/s also touch me or Tulasi Devi will accept my service if I bring her? Neglecting to care for or water Tulasi properly is a great offense. 73-01-04 Letter: George So there are three mantras, one for bowing down, one for circumambulating,* and one for collecting the leaves. And we should not pluck the leaves on sundays. keshavartham cinomi tvam Srila Prabhupadas servant, Kartikeya Dasa, was astonished. So you can just educate them about their culture and the benefits they can get also by offering respect to Srimati Tulis Devi. There are already some Tulasi Plants in my house. Then the mantra FOR CIRCUMAMBULATING the Tulasi tree. Om Sri Krsnaya namaha. dina krishna-dase koy, ei jena mora hoy When Bhaktivinoda Thakura discovered the birthplace of Lord Caitanya, it was so overgrown with Tulasi that no one had settled there, thinking it to be a sacred place. Letter: VARIOUS Hare Krishna What if Tulasi leaves are used for worshipping the demigods Here in south India.. they are using tulasi leaves for offering to demigods and so they request us to supply the leaves from our garden.. how can we deny them What is the remedy? 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. Even in the Canadian temples which are in a much colder climate are keeping Tulasi nicely. 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? Required fields are marked *. 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. Madhudvisa Prabhu, you are a solid Tulasi-sevaka, and thanks for doing this service. 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