Hari Bol. It will only add to an already confused and bewildered situation. That is the only consideration. So dont try preaching to people who dont want to hear from you. Tulasi Devi is very, very dear to the Lord. Uprooting and cutting branches of the plant is prohibited. Tulasi is taboo in worship of the Devi the supreme goddess, as the pungent aroma of the tulasi plant is believed to anger her. There was a demon son of Lord Shiva whose name was Jalandhar. THERE IS NO QUESTION OF PRUNING IN THE MANNER OF GARDENERS JUST TO MAKE NICE BEAUTIFUL PLANT FOR ORNAMENTAL PURPOSES. It was a soft and gentle kirtana, penetratingly sweet and melodious. To approach the President is very difficult, unless you are the friend of his son or daughter, then it becomes very easy. Tulsi, or holy basil, is a herb revered for spiritual and medicinal qualities. (4) tvad-ajnaya pallava-pushpa-bhringa- However, she is shocked to learn about the ultimate sacrifice Radha is ready to make. Traditionally, the tulasi is planted in the center of the central courtyard of Hindu houses. The Lord has six opulencesunlimited wealth, unlimited fame, unlimited strength, unlimited beauty, unlimited knowledge and unlimited renunciation. Being very dear to Lord Krishna, her leaves are an essential part of Krishna's worship. shri-radha-govinda-preme sada jena bhasi. Shankhacuda and Tulasi were soon married. Indeed, Maharaja Ambarisa never desired anything for his own sense gratification. i was thinking of wearing tulsi beads around my neck, but i want to confirm if there are any precautions that need to be taken in order to be worthy of the beads 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. So it is not a very big requirement. ALL SHOULD WEAR TULASI KUNTI BEADS, NOT LESS THAN TWO STRANDS. THERE IS NO DIFFERENCE BETWEEN RAMA AND KRISHNA. It signifies the traits of devotion and love in women, and is the only herb worshiped as a devi, or goddess. By grace of Tulasi Devi now Im able to follow the basic rules and regulations of Krishna Consciousness. Therefore Advaita requested Lord Krsna to appear as Lord Caitanya. I have not read the whole page yet, will surely do so. So Srila Prabhupadas guidance is in his books, it is in his lectures, it is in his letters, it is in his video and film recordings. ei nivedana dharo, sakhir anugata koro Whoever takes shelter of you has his wishes fulfilled. Many sacred texts regard her as divine, and spiritual leaders revere . The important things are chanting Hare Krishna, following the regulative principles and reading Prabhupadas books. Tulsi symbolizes purity. However, by association with Srimati Tulsi-devi and with the . Every morning devotees should water and pray to Tulasi Devi and circumambulate her three times. 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. However, some sects celebrate Tulsi Vivah on the Dwadashi Tithi Tulsi was a woman named Vrinda in her previous birth Then the mantra FOR CIRCUMAMBULATING the Tulasi tree. THE LORD, BEING SATISFIED BY HIS PURE DEVOTEES, DESCENDS TO SATISFY THEM. 73-01-04 Letter: George They did not ask my permission. I am sure you want to follow his examples. Yes, you may return to Hawaii with Sudama Maharaja and take charge of caring for Tulasi devi there. THIS IS NOT AT ALL DIFFICULT FOR ANYONE, AND THE PROCESS OF CHANTING THE HARE KRSNA MAHA-MANTRA WITH A VOW BEFORE THE TULASI PLANT HAS SUCH GREAT SPIRITUAL POTENCY THAT SIMPLY BY DOING THIS ONE CAN BECOME SPIRITUALLY STRONG. THIS SURELY MAKES YOU SATISFIED. By Krishnas grace, the daily worship of Vrinda Devi is still going on. 72-04-12. vrinde namas te caranaravindam. He universally accepts the services of His devotees. THIS IS THE BEST SEASON FOR GROWING TULASI PLANTS. vrinde namas te caranaravindam. I should cut them? 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. He began to describe such a palace from various scriptural quotations. 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. 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. He finally agreed, for the service of Vrinda Devi, and we began documenting his life story and the story of the development of Vrinda Kunda. ONE SHOULD NOT MISS THIS OPPORTUNITY. NoD 11 Aspects of Transcendental Service WHEN IT IS SUFFICIENTLY COLLECTED, THEN. [10][11][12], In a variation of this legend, Vrinda immolates herself in her husband's funeral pyre, but Vishnu ensures that she is incarnated in the form of tulasi plant upon the earth. Tulsi leaves mixed with sandalwood pulp and placed on the lotus feet of the Lord is the topmost worship. Hare Krishna What should one do if he is not following the basic rules and regulations but has got Radha-Krishna Deity with him? Please accept my blessings and the blessings of Lord Caitanya also. She always stays in Vrindavana, absorbed in love for Radha and Krishna. This article is very, very, very good. 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 All these processes of pada-sevanam help one advance in spiritual life very quickly. Tulasi is the essence of all devotional activities. THE WATERING SHOULD NOT BE VERY MUCH LARGE IN QUANTITY, BUT IT SHOULD BE POURED JUST TO KEEP THE GROUND SOFT AND MOIST. And when the tulasi leaves are offered in devotion at the lotus feet of Krsna, there is the full development of love of Godhead., NoD 11 Aspects of Transcendental Service No. Bathing in the Ganges and serving a pure Vaisnava are also known as tadiya-upasanam. You dont have to take my word for all of this; you could consult learned Tulasi pujaris or even university professors. 72-02-12. Some people in India think that the Kapoor is actually pujya Tulasi Maharani, but no sadhu does. Prabhupada: Everyone. 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]. SB 3.15.19 Description of the Kingdom of God Yes, Srivas Pandit has sikha. Thank you So we should not give up trying to follow the principles. So if in our heart we want to serve Krishna and Krishnas pure devotees then they know that. atyutkayoh keli-vilasa- siddhih Thus the LORD LIQUIDATES THE DEBT BY OFFERING HIMSELF TO THE DEVOTEE. OFFERING TULASI LEAVES AND GANGES WATER, HE CRIED FOR THE LORDS APPEARANCE. There are so many rules and regulations people present as Vedic. vrinde namas te caranaravindam. 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. I proceeded to cultivate Tulasiplants on a large scale. [18], It is also not allowed for the worship of Hanuman as he is celibate and Tulasi is regarded as a goddess.[4]. She worshiped the tulasi plant, following in the footsteps of her spiritual master. It is better to look forward that to look back. Madhya 17.193 or just leave them like this? IT IS ENTIRELY RESERVED FOR BEING PLACED ON THE LOTUS FEET OF KRSNA. How has Govinda dasi left the tulsi plants which she nourished so lovingly? If you see her in distress try and help her. In his books, too, Srila Prabhupada called attention to the exalted position of Tulasi Devi. fruit or water, I will accept it. (Bg. Hare Krsna Prabhu, Nandini: She gives happiness to everyone. Personally I have always got Srila Prabhupadas and Krishnas guidance. We have all done so many bad things in the past but we have no power to change the past. Pick the leaves one at a time with your fingertips. (1) gangeya-campeya-tadid-vinindi- Only Lord Caitanya and Lord Nityananda wear crowns and nosepins. Tulasi leaf is very, very dear to Visnu. NEW! My intuition was that he had given us as much as we could then understand. Vishvapavani: She is the sanctifier of the whole world. 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. Begin Tulasi-arati by offering obeisances to Tulsai-devi, chanting the Tulasi-Pranama mantra three times. I found some Tulasi Plants in our locality. Now I dont know what to do with the dead plants and at the same time others are saying they should be burned which I think should not be done. I dont know whats the right thing to do for me. THEN IF SHE ALLOWS YOU MAY TAKE. Without their mercy, we would keep rotting in this hell of material world where there is only birth, death, old age and disease. Simply by seeing or touching this tree one can become relieved from all distresses and diseases. The devas invoke Prakriti, the personified force of nature, who offers them three seeds to be planted where Vishnu stays, which represent the sattva, rajas, and tamas gunas. Jaya Tulasi Ma! Have I done the right thing, or will Tulasi devi will be angry at me for breaking her branches. Advaita Prabhu has a full white beard. One who sees or comes near a house or garden where the Tulasi plant is present gets rid of all his sinful reactions, including that of killing a brahmana. Such men should be taken and beaten very hard with shoesbut it will not be very much to our credit if we are accused of fighting in this way. I always speak to many gentlemen how strenuously hard you work to have introduced Tulasi in the Western countries and I am hearing from everywhere that Tulasi is growing very luxuriantly. vicitra-ratnabharana-shriyadhye Letter: Govinda Just like this cloud. IN THE EVENING A LAMP SHOULD BE OFFERED TO THE TULASI PLANT AND IN THE MORNING EACH DEVOTEE SHOULD OFFER A LITTLE WATER AND OFFER OBEISANCES. Tulasi plants are LIBERATED SOULS who want to serve Krishna in that way. Without Srila Prabhupada and Krishnas guidance I cant make any progress in Krishna Consciousness. Tulasi is auspicious in all respects. However, we\re curious if there are days when we are forbidden to bring Tulasi Devi into our homes. Though daily worship is prescribed, Tuesdays and Fridays are considered especially sacred for Tulasi worship. Sri Advaita Prabhu would also place a flower garland around the Lords neck and TULASI FLOWERS [MANJARIS] ON HIS HEAD. You must never cut her. Tulsi or holy basil is an auspicious plant that also comes packed with umpteen health benefits. Hare Krishna Prabhu 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. TADIYA MEANS THE TULASI LEAVES, the devotees of Krsna, the birthplace of Krsna, Mathura, and the Vedic literature Srimad-Bhagavatam. Tulasi (Sanskrit: , romanized:Tulas), or Vrinda (holy basil) is a sacred plant in Hindu tradition. U/A 13+. The Vedic scriptures say that Krishna accepts only food adorned with a Tulasi leaf. Worship Tulasi with nice food, flowers, incense, a ghee lamp, and other traditional articles of worship. The fragrance of Tulasi Devi purifies all who smell it. In the Vedas, Tulasi ("matchless") is known as Vaishnavi ("belonging to Vishnu"), Vishnu Vallabha ("beloved of Vishnu"),[3] Haripriya ("beloved of Vishnu"), Vishnu Tulasi. 73-07-20 Letter: Nityananda During Tulsi Puja, the prayers are chanted. [7] Though tulasi leaves are necessary for Hindu worship, there are strict rules for it. karau harer mandira-marjanadisu 71-11-17 Letter: Patty Dorgan Jai Srila Prabhupada ! I would like to buy all your books. We have to follow the rules and regulations, otherwise the result is misery anyhow. Angered by the outcome of the Samudra Manthana, Jalandhara wages a successful war on the devas, conquering Svarga, and ruling as a virtuous monarch. The Gautamiya Tantra says, "Sri Krishna sells Himself to a devotee who offers Him merely a Tulasi leaf and a palmful of water." One who worships Tulasi with faith gets unending benefit. And that you can actually worship the Deities properly every day without fail. The second batch of seeds proved fruitful, however, and tiny heart-shaped seedlings spread their delicate leaves in our Honolulu home. 13) Use the wood for beads as far as possible, THE BALANCE MAY BE PLACED WITHIN THE EARTH. I found many ancient texts from India, some by Srila Prabhupadas guru and other Vaishnava saints. When a sage rescues her from two rakshasas, she begs him to inform her of the tidings of her husband's battle with Shiva. 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. 761231rc.bom Conversations Please accept my blessings. Yes. And I found information on Tulasi Deviher botanical names, her history, and ways to grow her. Im praying to Srila Prabhupada to please show me the way to engage in Krishna Consciousness. He was an old man. Since Mlat is regarded to be "deceptive" (As she stems from Lakm, who is already Vishnu's shakti), she is condemned. In a British Indian census, North-Western Provinces recorded themselves as Tulasi worshippers and not belonging to Hindus, Muslims or Sikhs. Collect leaves once in the morning for worshiping Krishna and for putting on the plates of food to be offered to Him. Due to its holistic properties, this herb is widely used in a number of Ayurvedic and naturopathic medicines. Antya 3.137 And we should not pluck the leaves on sundays. O Vrinda Devi, I offer my respectful obeisances to your lotus feet. You have been doing penance for a long time to get me as your husband. Her right hand is raised in blessing the devotees, and on her left hand she holds her yellow parrot, Daksha, who has thousands of parrot disciples of various colors: red, green, yellow, blue, white. Hindus regard it as an earthly manifestation of the goddess Tulasi; she is regarded as the avatar of Lakshmi, and thus the consort of the god Vishnu. Tulasi's great connection with Vaishnavas is communicated with the fact that Vaishnavas are known as "those who bear the tulasi round the neck". On meeting him, I felt a strong urge to assist him and began by helping with his medical expenses. All glories to Srila Prabhupada! NOW I UNDERSTAND THAT THE SEEDLINGS ARE COMING OUT, SO THE WHOLE SPOT IF POSSIBLE MAY BE COVERED BY SOME NET BECAUSE THE SEEDLING STAGE CREEPERS BEING VERY DELICATE ARE SOMETIMES EATEN UP BY THE SPARROWS, SO WE HAVE TO GIVE A LITTLE PROTECTION FROM ATTACK OF THE SPARROWS. 70-12-29. My father doesnt protest much but one person becomes very angry and starts quarreling and even threatening to harm the Tulasi plants even though they dont occupy much space, its in around 1m radius circle around a Neem tree and Im trying my best to bring all the Tulasi plants which are growing outside my house as the rain is falling in one place under that neem tree. tani tani pranasyanti pradaksinah pade pade. whether we may prune the leaves of Tulasi, NO, THERE IS NO QUESTION OF PRUNING. Without Tulasi leaves, Lord Krishna does not like to accept flowers, food, or sandalwood paste. So actually calling this plant Tulasi is a misnomer that confuses people, especially because many websites mistakenly call it ocimum sanctum. 18) Dont try to introduce something new. But if He does not like, He may not give you. Star Bharat. It is very difficult living surrounded by demons like this but that is unfortunately the nature of Kali-yuga. HOW ARE YOUR TULASI PLANTS IN HAWAII? His face shone with a remarkable radiance. The offering of her leaves is mandatory in the worship of Bhagavan Sri Krishna. That is all. vrinde namas te caranaravindam. 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. I am very worried After reading the above reply of yours to Hrishikesh Prabhus question I have a question in my mind. But I do not think this is a widely accepted practice. They were large, round beads, shiny from years of use, with a mystical quality that still sticks in my mind. Never pick Tulasi leaves for any other purpose than to offer to the Lord. Tusta Krsna 7 November, 1973 SB 3.15.49 That is general. It has been mentioned that plucking of leaves / watering of Tulasi Devi is forbidden on Sundays and other days as per the Lunar Calendar. TULASI ARATI PRAYERS Srila Prabhupada the founder of ISKCON, reccommended the devotees the following prayers for worshiping Tulasi Devi: But really I am no expert on these things and I can not give you an actual authoritative answer on this. kamam ca dasye na tu kama-kamyaya 75-05-31 Letter: Kirtanananda Yes, the leaves of Srimati Tulasi Devi MAY BE OFFERED TO ALL VISNU-TATTVA EXPANSIONS OF KRSNA, INCLUDING NITYANANDA AND BALARAMA. Later, when he became bedridden in February and March of 1990, I worked with Vidya Devi Dasi, Muralidhara Dasa, and Mohana Dasa to help provide nursing and medical care for him in his final days. SO SHE HAS DONE A GREAT SERVICE. THE PRESENCE OF TULASI IS PROOF OF TRUE DEVOTIONAL ATMOSPHERE THERE. We pleaded that name and fame would come after he had left this world. Prabhupada: So that. I am in receipt of your letter, undated. I am in dilemma. On the way to his room I grabbed the painting of Vrinda Devi to take to him. (6) rasabhilasho vasatish ca vrinda- In another iteration, as Vrinda, she is married to Jalandhara. 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. TOUCH MEANS TO PLACE TULASI MIXED WITH SANDALWOOD AT KRISHNAS LOTUS FEET. (7) tvam kirtyase satvata-tantra- vidbhir Should They be kept in a box until one can worship Them properly? One obtains the perfection of remembering when one constantly thinks of the lotus feet of the Lord. You have done the right thing. 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. Regarding worship of Tulasi, it is not very much important. The devotees of Vishnu call these sacred stones shaligrama. Dandvats. In that house where the mud from the Tulasi Devi is kept, all the demigods along with Lord Krishna will always reside. So if some of his disciples would offer him foodstuffs that were not first offered to Krishna with big bunches of tulsi leaves He would be upset. 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. How will I counteract these offences? You can make beads from them. The living entities who attain the service of the lotus feet of your Lord reside in Vrindavana. In my mind I had a fleeting glimpse of a beautiful palace, with winding crystal staircases and shimmering decor. Then I saw the devotees response to death: full surrender at the Lords lotus feet with pure love and trust. So us being fallen is no disqualification, rather, for us, the followers of Lord Caitanya, He is particularly merciful to the most fallen. In TheNectar of Devotion, Srila Prabhupada quotes from the Skanda Purana: Tulasi is auspicious in all respects. Honolulu 6 January, 1972 Govinda dasi The more you read Srila Prabhupadas books the more you will find he is answering the questions you want answered. Instead of eating regularly, she chewed whatever food she received as alms, and if nothing was supplied she would fast. Srila Prabhupada had told us that Vrindavana is named after Vrinda Devi. This created much verbal fighting. IT IS SAID THAT KRSNA IS SO PLEASED BY SUCH DEVOTIONAL SERVICE THAT HE OFFERS HIMSELF TO HIS DEVOTEE IN EXCHANGE FOR IT. Yes, Krishna is providing everything. Even non- Hindus considered that disturbing Tulasi plants would bring ill fortune. If one is fully absorbed in love and ecstasy, he need offer only a flower and a little water. We persisted, imploring him that it would be a necessary part of continuing the development of Vrinda Kunda. I still didnt know why growing Tulasi was important to Srila Prabhupada or his mission. SPL Govinda Dasi, 7 April, 1970 Honolulu Do not worry too much about things you have done in the past that are not good. Letter: Radhavallabha mrigadibhir madhava-keli- kunjah Only on very special occasions are others allowed to touch the Deity. THERE IS A SAYING, LOVE ME, LOVE MY DOG. Prabhu, so do you think its a good idea for me to serve Tulasi Devi like this and serve cows also, even if these things cause some people to become envious and start fighting? But if we simply chant this Hare Krishna maha-mantra and strictly follow the four regulative principles: no illicit sex, no meat-eating, no gambling and no intoxication and we read Srila Prabhupadas books at least 1-2 hours a day then everything will be adjusted. [20], In the 19th century, some families in Bengal regarded the plant as their spiritual guide or clan deity. Letter: Tosana She has taken the form of a tree so that everyone, even the poorest person, can offer something wonderful to Krishna. I am in due receipt of your letter dated October 17, 1974 and have noted the contents. If a tulasi stick is used to burn a lamp for Vishnu, it is like offering the deities lakhs of lamps. Apart from Offering water to Tulasi-devi everything else I do without there notice.So nowadays I donot agitate them much. 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. The name Tulasi is also believed to literally translate as "immeasurable". Because you have done the Caitanya Mahaprabhu murti so wonderfully, I can understand that Caitanya Mahaprabhu had a special blessing upon you. After the death of her lover Shankhachur, Devi Tulsi fumes in anger and places a deadly curse on Krishna. Advaita Acarya considered the meaning of the verse in this way: Not finding any way to repay the debt He owes to one who offers Him a tulasi leaf and water, LORD KRSNA THINKS, THERE IS NO WEALTH IN MY POSSESSION THAT IS EQUAL TO A TULASI LEAF AND WATER.. He got his daughter married to Jalandhar, who was the demon of water. ALL THE DEVOTEES SHOULD POUR WATER AT LEAST ONCE IN THE MORNING BEFORE TAKING PRASADAM. Now, in order to worship Lord Keshava, I am collecting your leaves and manjaris.Please bestow your benediction on me.. Sri Tulasidevi wonderful, understanding, loved in all aspects by the Lord. The luster of your transcendental garments is the friend of the leandhilia flower. The Bhaktivedanta Book Trust International, Inc. Tulasis body is spiritual. Hare Krishna Prabhuji, please accept my humble obicences. The other name of tulsi is Vrinda. https://krishnastore.com/books-srila-prabhupada-om-21_38.html. And if there are any dead branches, these may be made into beads, like neck beads, and if they are large branches you can make japa beads. Babhru, 9 December, 1973 Los Angeles What may be fearful and horrible for others was for Baba a joyous reunion with his beloved Lord. She appears as a delicate tree in this world to serve the Lord and uplift human society. Thus by eating frugally and fasting she conquered her senses, AND AS SOON AS HER SENSES WERE CONTROLLED, SYMPTOMS OF LOVE OF GODHEAD APPEARED IN HER PERSON. I and 3-4 other members in my family water Tulasi plants in the morning and I try to water all of them even if I have to water them alone. You are not responsible for others offenses. As I entered the room, I was a bit shaken by the hanging presence of impending death. VERY SERIOUSLY CONTINUE. If we care for her nicely, she can grant us love for Krishna. The Tulasi with dark green or purple leaves and purple stem is called Shyama-Tulasi ("dark Tulasi") or Krishna-Tulsi ("dark Tulasi"); Krishna is also a prominent avatar of Vishnu. krishna-preyasi Vaishnavas traditionally use japa malas (a string of Hindu prayer beads) made from Tulasi stems or roots called Tulasi malas, which are an important symbol of the initiation. Actually it is not a forest as we ordinarily consider a forest because it is very thick with green vegetation. Even in the Canadian temples which are in a much colder climate are keeping Tulasi nicely. SB 7.5.23-24 bandhuka-bandhu-dyuti-divya-vaso The following list comes from the Padma Purana. kesavarthi cinomi tvam barada bhava sobhine. (9) vrindashtakam yah shrinuyat pathed va Although these four saintly persons were always absorbed in the thought of impersonal Brahman, FROM ASSOCIATION WITH THE LORD AND FROM SMELLING THE TULASI LEAVES THE HAIRS ON THEIR BODIES IMMEDIATELY STOOD UP. 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