"I offer my repeated obeisances unto Vrinda, Srimati Tulasi-devi, who is very dear to Lord Keshava. O goddess, you bestow devotional service to Krishna and you possess the highest truth."~Sri Tulasi Pranama
Dear friends, please encourage everyone to wear Tulasi neck beads. If someone is inclined but is hesitant to wear them, please give them FULL SUPPORT to go ahead and start wearing tulasi neck beads. NEVER discourage them, or say things like “You should only wear these beads if you are following all the principles, or only if you are vegetarian” etc. That is NOT the mood and mission of Srila…
Know Complete Story of Sacred Plant Tulasi in Hinduism
In Hinduism, Tulasi or Holy Basil is considered a sacred plant and is revered for its medicinal properties. There are several myths and stories associated with the origin and significance of Tulasi in Hinduism.
One of the most popular stories is that of Tulasi's marriage to Lord Vishnu. According to the legend, Tulasi was a beautiful woman named Vrinda, who was a devotee of Lord Vishnu. She was married to a demon named Jalandhar, who was invincible due to a boon granted by Lord Shiva.
Jalandhar began to wreak havoc on the world, and the gods sought Lord Vishnu's help to defeat him. However, as long as Jalandhar's wife Vrinda remained faithful to him, he could not be defeated. So, Lord Vishnu disguised himself as Jalandhar and tricked Vrinda into breaking her chastity.
When Vrinda found out about the deception, she cursed Lord Vishnu, causing him to turn into stone. But she immediately regretted her actions and prayed to Lord Shiva for forgiveness. Lord Shiva appeared before her and told her that Lord Vishnu had only done what he did to defeat Jalandhar and save the world.
Feeling guilty, Vrinda transformed herself into the Tulasi plant and continued to worship Lord Vishnu as she did when she was human. Lord Vishnu was pleased with her devotion and blessed her, saying that she would be worshiped and revered by all. To this day, Tulasi is considered a symbol of purity, devotion, and protection in Hinduism.
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Tulasi, a sacred plant that can be found easily on the entrance or in the vicinity of many Indian households is widely worshipped in Hinduism. When we look around, we find so many stories and myths related to Tulsi, many people personify the Tulasi plant and worshipping it and celebrate its presence in the household by offering prayers to it regularly. Let’s find out how what not to do with tulsi plant, when not to pluck tulsi leaves and when not to offer water to tulsi.
Tulsi Leaves: An annual delicate herb cultivated extensively in tropical climate of the country. It is also planted in kitchen garden and as an indoor plant since it is kept sacred in Hindu philosophy. Medicinally the leaves are used for various kind of classical and home made preparations.
Hindi Name: Tulsi
Sanskrit Name: Tulasi
English Name: Holy Basil
Latin Name: Ocimum sactum Linn…