We need to keep on reading Srila Prabhupadas books. Letter: VARIOUS Please help me with that. Just go on with it like Prahlada Maharaja did and Lord Nrsimhadeva will protect you just like He protected Prahlada. Because you have done the Caitanya Mahaprabhu murti so wonderfully, I can understand that Caitanya Mahaprabhu had a special blessing upon you. Yes. I would like to buy all your books. O Vrinda Devi, I offer my respectful obeisances to your lotus feet. Jai Srila Prabhupada ! SB 7.5.23-24 It was early, just after mangala-arati, on March 27, 1990. 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. Otherwise I do not know. Every center should be encouraged to grow Tulsi. Lord Krishna and Srimati Radharani have given Vrinda Devi her role as queen of Vrindavana. Thank you I am sure you want to follow his examples. I am very glad to know that you are seriously taking to Srimati Tulasi Devi worship. CHANTING SIXTEEN ROUNDS DOES NOT TAKE MUCH TIME, NOR IS OFFERING RESPECTS TO THE TULASI PLANT DIFFICULT. 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. Hare Krsna Prabhu, SB 3.15.49 [7] Though tulasi leaves are necessary for Hindu worship, there are strict rules for it. Although Tulasi appears as many individual trees, she is one person, and she comes wherever she sees devotion to Krishna. Rangoli (decorative designs) of deities and saints are drawn near its foot. We have all done so many bad things in the past but we have no power to change the past. I saw the energy of death in actioncompelling, relentless, moving forward like a bulldozer, pushing the soul out of the body. She decides which flowers will bloom, which birds will sing, which songs will be sung, which breezes will blow, which food will be served, which games will be played, which musical instruments will be played. Just take the tulsi plants and plant them in your house and look after them by chanting Hare Krishna and watering and circumnabulating make your best effort in this way. Srila Prabhupada is living in his books, Krishna is present within your heart. However Just wanted to know, That i have seen The TULSI HOLY PLANT placed in the front yard (aangan) in everyones place. And the desire to understand the Lords amazing pastimes of the rasa dance is only by your mercy. It was as if Srila Prabhupada had arranged for us to receive further instruction and opportunity to serve Srimati Tulasi Devi by sending Baba into our midst. Whoever takes shelter of you has his wishes fulfilled. 9.26). vikrinite svam atmanam Yes, the prayer you have enclosed is bonafide. It is because if the pujaris put on a grand show the visitors to the temple will give good donations and the pujaris will spend the money and live luxuriously. Do everything carefully. They are worn as a necklace or garland or held in the hand and used as a rosary. KINDLY TRY TO INDUCE HER TO RETURN. Tulsi or holy basil is an auspicious plant that also comes packed with umpteen health benefits. You have been doing penance for a long time to get me as your husband. Only Lord Caitanya and Lord Nityananda wear crowns and nosepins. If someone expert, I have also more questions about Tulasi Maharani.. Some are located on the western side of the Yamuna and others on the eastern side. I searched Indian stores all over New York City to find a set of Tulasi japa beads. Please accept my humble obeisances He was granted the Viukavaca (the armour of Vishnu), and was blessed with another boon: As long as the Viukavaca was on his body, no one could slay him. 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. THAT IS AN OFFENSE. I have tried to convince them but the result has always turned worse. Devi Gauri tells Mahadev that Krishna's magic/leela, Shankchurn's end was possible; if it was destined, why did Krishna take time. In fact, he has no other duties to perform, and he has realized the essence of the scriptures. TULASI IS A WORSHIPABLE PLANT SO THERE IS NO QUESTION OF USING ANY SPRAYS. 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. 72-01-06. 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. It is not possible to properly perform the deity worship strictly adhering to all the many, many rules and regulations in the Vedas, but if we try very sincerely and make our best effort then whatever imperfections may be there will be purified. 761231rc.bom Conversations And it is great benefit and blissful serving Tulasi Devi and having her around you. One who remembers the glories of Tulasi or tells others about them will never take birth again. Letter: Karandhara But actually Lord Caitanya is Krishna and we know that and He knows that. 71-07-09. The devotees have to take birth and at the appointed time change their bodies. It makes for a wonderful read and is worth saving for future reading also (I\ve bookmarked the page). I have not read all of Srila Prabhupadas. She wears blue garments and is decorated with pearls and flowers. If one commits any of the above offenses, one must read at least one chapter of Bhagavad-gita. It is a plant which you can find in almost every Hindu house. WHEN IT IS SUFFICIENTLY COLLECTED, THEN. IT IS ENTIRELY RESERVED FOR BEING PLACED ON THE LOTUS FEET OF KRSNA. He was an elder gentleman in the town of Navadvipa, elder of the brahmana community. One of the offenses is trying to preach to people who are not interested in hearing from you. Worship Tulasi with nice food, flowers, incense, a ghee lamp, and other traditional articles of worship. He began to describe such a palace from various scriptural quotations. Your face is illuminated by the splendor of the pearl decorating the tip of your nose, and by the extraordinary gentle smile on the two bimba fruits which are your lips. As stated in Bhagavad-gita, patram puspam phalam toyam yo me bhaktya prayacchati: If one offers Me with love and devotion a leaf, a flower. Adi 3.107 Hare Krishna, deep respects, What are the prescribed rules for plucking the tulsi leaves for offering to Lord Krishna? Tulsi or Tulasi, also commonly referred to as Holy Basil, is one of the most sacred plants in Hindu belief. And you may sometimes have some difficulty, that is natural in the beginning. Later, in 1968, as I was cleaning Srila Prabhupadas room I found his Tulasi japa beads lying near his bead bag on his cushion. yathottamasloka-janasraya ratih. Some people in India think that the Kapoor is actually pujya Tulasi Maharani, but no sadhu does. O Vrinda Devi, I offer my respectful obeisances to your lotus feet. 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. Lakshmiji sometimes has to go to satisfy her numerous devotees, but tulasi leaves never forsake their position, and the Lord therefore appreciates the service of tulasi more than the service of Lakshmi. LAKSMIJI SOMETIMES HAS TO GO TO SATISFY HER NUMEROUS DEVOTEES, BUT TULASI LEAVES NEVER FORSAKE THEIR POSITION, AND THE LORD THEREFORE APPRECIATES THE SERVICE OF THE TULASI MORE THAN THE SERVICE OF LAKSMI. (1) gangeya-campeya-tadid-vinindi- Madhya 17.193 A gentle smile decorates her lips. Srimati Tulasi devi is one of the most exalted devotees of Sri Krishna. Now, tulasi devi has herself come! You are not responsible for what other people do. I tasted the divine words of the Gita: I come as death.. 70-12-29. The fragrance of Tulasi Devi purifies all who smell it. THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR THE TULASI LEAVES OFFERED TO LORD CAITANYAS LOTUS FEET. U/A 13+. mrigadibhir madhava-keli- kunjah Babhru, 9 December, 1973 Los Angeles Mythology. Simply by seeing or touching this tree one can become relieved from all distresses and diseases. Your service in the matter of implanting Tulasi seeds as introduced in the Western countries has PROVED IT DEFINITELY THAT ACTUALLY YOU ARE GOVINDA DASI, MAID-SERVANT OF GOVINDA. My desire is that you will also grant me a residence in the pleasure groves of Sri Vrindavana-dhama. The Lord has six opulencesunlimited wealth, unlimited fame, unlimited strength, unlimited beauty, unlimited knowledge and unlimited renunciation. 72-02-12. It is considered as the holy plant in the Indian Subcontinent. Once upon a time, King Vrishadhvajaa devotee of the god Shivabanned worship of all other deities except for that of his patron god. Traditionally, the tulasi is planted in the center of the central courtyard of Hindu houses. Quoting from the Gautamiya-tantra, the Hari-bhakti-vilasa states: tulasi-dala-matrena 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. According to ones taste and strength, hearing, chanting and remembrance may be followed by pada-sevanam. The Latin taxonomical name indicates its native environment close to Mt. Hare Krishna Prabhu You can now abandon your body and come with me to Vaikuha to enjoy life as my wife. Even non-Hindus, he said, will not destroy Tulasi to build a house on a spot where she is growingtheyll look for a place not inhabited by Tulasi. Some big temples they put on a grand show but generally that is not for the pleasure of the Lord. So dont worry. Tulasi-devi is an expansion of Vrinda-devi in this world. 8) Yes. Pick only the leaves that grow next to the manjaris (flowers) and the leaves that are ready to dropthey will turn a pale colornot the new, green ones. Tulasi Devi is very, very dear to the Lord. He attains devotional service in pure love of Godhead, and all his spiritual aspirations become fulfilled. Thank you to the following individuals for keeping Krishna.com alive and vibrant: Amit Singh, Sandip Bhatt, Renu Brennan, Bhavin Thakker, Dev Mani, Roshan Chagan, Alfred Fitch, Monesh G. 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PAMHO The gopis then began to address the tulasi plants: DEAR TULASI, YOU ARE MUCH BELOVED BY LORD KRSNA BECAUSE YOUR LEAVES ARE ALWAYS AT HIS LOTUS FEET. Tulasis wood is carved into the japa beads on which devotees chant Krishnas name. But you have to at least offer Mangal-arotik every day, offer some water and foodstuffs a few times a day. What to do with dead Tulasi plants? Upset, Shiva pursued Surya, who fled, finally seeking shelter with Vishnu. In 1968, before Tulasi made her appearance in the West, Srila Prabhupada sometimes talked about her. 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. Srimati Tulasi devi is one of the most exalted devotees of the Sri Krishna. Dont shake or stroke the branch and damage healthy leaves. All the demigods and other living entities worship Laksmi, the goddess of fortune, just to get her favor, yet the Lord is never attached to her because He can create an unlimited number of such goddesses for His transcendental service. The forests situated on the eastern side are Bhadravana, Bilvavana, Lauhavana, Bhandiravana and Mahavana. This song is in Bengali. The picture of tulasi is especially indicative, BECAUSE IF TULASI GROWS LUXURIANTLY THAT PROVES THE SINCERE DEVOTIONAL SERVICE OF THE PLACE. we can get the highest benefit of human form of life. In the Western countries, while engaged in propagating the Krishna consciousness movement, we were brought great unhappiness because we could not find tulasi leaves. Actually it is not a forest as we ordinarily consider a forest because it is very thick with green vegetation. You have to work it out, exactly what to do, because I do not know your situation. There are already some Tulasi Plants in my house. 3) Yes, jewelry is alright. I think you can close the doors to the Deity room during Tulasi puja and then open them again afterwards. Hope I explain right with my bad english. Dont worry about it. 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. Letter: Tosana You are not responsible for others offenses. All glories to Srila Prabhupada! The living entities who attain the service of the lotus feet of your Lord reside in Vrindavana. 73-12-06 Letter: Kirtida Kanyaka And if we are sincere He will give us the inspiration and intelligence so we can serve Him nicely. vrinde namas te caranaravindam. 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. Therefore we request the members of the Hare Krsna movement to follow Haridasa Thakuras example rigidly. 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. Watchlist. The parrots serve Vrinda Devi by carrying messages to various parts of Vrindavana. But you should not reduce your devotional service at all. 72-04-12. 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. 12) Yes. Not surprisingly, I felt an immediate connection. This kind of capitalization insults the intelligence of the reader. During this time, I visited Vrinda Kunda. 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. 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