tulsi devi and krishnatulsi devi and krishna

But when I later presented two small Tulasiplants to him in Los Angeles, he was delighted. 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. YOU SHOULD ALSO GO OUT FOR STREET SANKIRTANA AND DISTRIBUTE MY LITERATURE FOR THE CRIPPLE MINDED MASSES, and whatever spare time you have you can carve some tulasi beads for me to sanctify. Nandini: She gives happiness to everyone. Srimati Tulasi devi is one of the most exalted devotees of Sri Krishna. Letter: Radhavallabha AND IN THIS ONE LIFE YOU ARE GOING BACK TO HOME, BACK TO GODHEAD. Vishnu said to the deities that years had passed on earth. 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. But you can tie back the branches obstructing the entrance., Even after tying back the branches, Tulasi kept growing, and the problem continued. But you have to at least offer Mangal-arotik every day, offer some water and foodstuffs a few times a day. Thanku prabhuji, 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. His last audible words were Krishna! Isnt it disrespectful to Tulasi Devi? Madhudvisa Prabhu, you are a solid Tulasi-sevaka, and thanks for doing this service. Vishvapavani: She is the sanctifier of the whole world. Madhava Babas knowledge of the scriptures, especially those relating to the glories of Tulasi Devi, was vast. You have made just the exact replica of Vrinda Devi., I told him, Baba, because you are now unable to walk and go see your beloved deity, Vrinda Devi has arranged to come to see you.. Even non- Hindus considered that disturbing Tulasi plants would bring ill fortune. When the breeze carrying the aroma of tulasi leaves and saffron from the Only Lord Caitanya and Lord Nityananda wear crowns and nosepins. Somehow, by the divine arrangement of the Lord, he ended up at ISKCONs Krishna-Balaram temple. "TADIYA MEANS THE TULASI LEAVES, the devotees of Krsna, the birthplace of Krsna, Mathura, and the Vedic literature Srimad-Bhagavatam. [17][7] Garlands made of 10000 Tulasi leaves, water mixed with Tulasi, food items sprinkled with Tulasi are offered in veneration to Vishnu or Krishna. I am sure you want to follow his examples. ei nivedana dharo, sakhir anugata koro That is the way in the material world. If branches obstruct a passageway, tie them back, but dont cut them. So worship of Tulsidevi and other of Lord Krishnas Entourage is part of the total devotional attitude of pleasing Krishna. Letter: Vrnda vicitra-ratnabharana-shriyadhye It is time for him to go back to Goloka getting himself released from the curse. (1) gangeya-campeya-tadid-vinindi- HOW ARE YOUR TULASI PLANTS IN HAWAII? Rather it is Kapoor Tulasi, which is actually ocimum kilimandscharicum, or African basil. Later, in 1968, as I was cleaning Srila Prabhupadas room I found his Tulasi japa beads lying near his bead bag on his cushion. Tulsi, or holy basil, is a herb revered for spiritual and medicinal qualities. Every day provide Tulasi fresh air, water (as neededbe careful not to water too much), and sunshine (or plant lights). U/A 13+. Now I only water the Tulasi Plants, listen to Srila Prabhupadas MP3 files, read his books and Vani Samadhi, and chant Hare Krishna. 75-07-26. 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 The devotees of Vishnu call these sacred stones shaligrama. These are nice plants and offerable, like roses, gardenias, etc. O Vrinda Devi, I offer my respectful obeisances to your lotus feet. 12) Yes. 17) No. I was stunned. All the scriptures give emphasis on the need of getting mercy from Maa Tulsi if one wants to make progress in devotion. Prabhupada: So that. 6) If possible. August 23, 2016. The sage's disciples produce the asura's hands, a head, and a headless trunk, upon which she falls into despair. It is great mercy that Srimati Tulsi Devi has come. The offering of her leaves is mandatory in the worship of Bhagavan Sri Krishna. Tulsi is the sacred plant dearer to the Lord Vishnu. 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 We have to follow the rules and regulations, otherwise the result is misery anyhow. I AM NOT FLATTERING YOU. She wears blue garments and is decorated with pearls and flowers. She has taken the form of a tree so that everyone, even the poorest person, can offer something wonderful to Krishna. 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. THREE, FOUR STRANDS OR MY GURU MAHARAJA HAD FIVE STRANDS. Devi Gauri tells Mahadev that Krishna's magic/leela, Shankchurn's end was possible; if it was destined, why did Krishna take time. Witnessing her slain husband return to life, Vrinda sported with him for several days, until she realised his true identity. (6) rasabhilasho vasatish ca vrinda- 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. 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? 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. srutim cakaracyuta-sat-kathodaye The tulasi plant is often worshipped twice in a day: in the morning and in the evening, when a lamp or candle is lit near the plant. Jalandhara, an asura born from Shiva's rage, marries her. They can not force you to give. It was as if he was clearly seeing Krishna and his beloved Vrinda Devi. Witnessing his love and devotion for Vrinda Devi was our greatest gift. The other name of tulsi is Vrinda. tat-prema-sevam labhate kritarthah. So there is no problem from your side. Anyone who comes in touch with the tulasi tree in the above-mentioned ways lives eternally in the Vaikuntha world. Vidya dasi, 25 October, 1976 Do not worry too much about things you have done in the past that are not good. tulasy amrita-janmasi This is not something we follow. After reading the above reply of yours to Hrishikesh Prabhus question I have a question in my mind. Devotees pray to Tulasi and circumambulate the plant while chanting mantras. You can put up barbed-wire fence around the tulasi plants if that will help, or somehow or other protect them from further danger. I wondered at this, and when I saw Baba I asked him about it. bandhuka-bandhu-dyuti-divya-vaso 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.. SPL Govinda Dasi, 7 April, 1970 Honolulu Tulasi is taboo in worship of the Devi the supreme goddess, as the pungent aroma of the tulasi plant is believed to anger her. [17][7], The tulasi plant is grown in or near several Hindu houses, especially by Brahmins and other Hindu varnas of the Vaishnava sect. I would like to buy all your books. So my understanding became quite basic: somehow, growing Tulasimade Srila Prabhupada very, very pleased. Now, in order to worship Lord Keshava, I am collecting your leaves and manjaris.Please bestow your benediction on me.. 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. IF YOU CAN ACTUALLY GROW THIS TULASI PLANT, AND I AM SURE YOU WILL DO IT, THEN YOU MUST KNOW IT FOR CERTAIN THAT YOUR DEVOTION FOR KRSNA IS TESTIFIED. You are always very dear to Lord Keshava. Vrinda Devi may be likened to a grand director or choreographer of the Vrindavana lila, and her parrots are her communication service. IT IS VERY PLEASING. Pushpasara: She is the essence of all flowers. Please accept my blessings. brahma-hatyadikani ca Thank you so much for all your information provided here. We pluck Tulsi leaves on Sundays to offer to Krishna. krishna-bhakti-prade devi The fragrance of Tulasi Devi purifies all who smell it. I daily worshiped a thin green sprout until it became painfully evident that it was a blade of grass. IF ONE IS FORTUNATE ENOUGH TO RECEIVE SUCH HOLY PRASADAM THEN ALL SINFUL REACTIONS ARE IMMEDIATELY PURIFIED WITHIN THE HEART AND PURE DEVOTIONAL SERVICE IS VERY EASILY OBTAINED. The Panca-tattva can all be golden. Pastimes involving pure devotees are only for the benefit of conditioned souls in the material world. You can now abandon your body and come with me to Vaikuha to enjoy life as my wife. You cannot make Him obliged. Advaita Acarya was a contemporary of Lord Caitanyas father. sa vai manah krsna-padaravindayor Shrila Prabhupada did not use this kind of rhetoric. 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. In a miraculous way that only Lord Krishna could have designed, this aged saint, who was born in a highly situated brahmana family and who had spent his entire life as a sadhu, was now being cared for by a small crew of American and European disciples of Srila Prabhupada. 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. Uprooting and cutting branches of the plant is prohibited. So we should always endeavor after becoming servant of Tulasi Devi. Although Tulasi appears as many individual trees, she is one person, and she comes wherever she sees devotion to Krishna. Vaisnava must have sikha. Hare Rama Hare Rama Rama Rama Hare Hare. Do not worry so much. Anyone who comes in touch with the tulasi tree in the abovementioned ways lives eternally in the Vaikuntha world. Lord Krishna and Srimati Radharani have given Vrinda Devi her role as queen of Vrindavana. Yes, the leaves of Srimati Tulasi Devi MAY BE OFFERED TO ALL VISNU-TATTVA EXPANSIONS OF KRSNA, INCLUDING NITYANANDA AND BALARAMA. Will Krsna forgive me? In a British Indian census, North-Western Provinces recorded themselves as Tulasi worshippers and not belonging to Hindus, Muslims or Sikhs. tad-bhrtya-gatra-sparse nga-sangamam 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. 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