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. Vaisnava must have sikha. Adi 3 SHE IS A PURE DEVOTEE AND THUS SHE HAS APPEARED ON THIS PLANET TO RENDER SERVICE TO KRISHNA BY BEING OFFERED IN ALL TEMPLES THROUGHOUT THE WORLD BY BEING OFFERED UP TO THE LOTUS FEET OF KRISHNA. Worship Tulasi with nice food, flowers, incense, a ghee lamp, and other traditional articles of worship. Whoever takes shelter of you has his wishes fulfilled. Tulasi is the essence of all devotional activities. srutim cakaracyuta-sat-kathodaye Srila Prabhupada is living in his books, Krishna is present within your heart. Tulsi Vivah is the marriage ceremony of the holy plant Tulsi and Lord Vishnu's Shaligram form or Shri Krishna Avatar It is celebrated on the Ekadashi Tithi of Kartik Shukla Paksha. Bestowing your mercy on him, you make him a resident of Vrindavana. Devotees of Krishna worship a little tree. My intuition was that he had given us as much as we could then understand. In the Third Canto, Fifteenth Chapter, verse 43, of the Srimad-Bhagavatam, there is a statement by the four saintly persons known as Catuh-sana, headed by Sanaka-kumara. Considering this, the Acarya began worshiping the Lord. If Tulsi Maharani goes to large,Should we cut it or tie it? But you should not reduce your devotional service at all. So we should always endeavor after becoming servant of Tulasi Devi. They went to visit the Lord of Vaikunthaloka in the spiritual sky, and when they bowed down before the Lord, the aroma of the tulasi, mixed with saffron, entered their nostrils and immediately attracted their minds. 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. Letter: Vamanadeva OFFERING TULASI LEAVES AND GANGES WATER, HE CRIED FOR THE LORDS APPEARANCE. The Panca-tattva can all be golden. Madhava Babas knowledge of the scriptures, especially those relating to the glories of Tulasi Devi, was vast. [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. Sometimes the shopkeepers give ordinary beads and say it is tulsi, so it is very difficult to get tulsi beads without personal attendance. jalasya culukena va The name Tulasi is also believed to literally translate as "immeasurable". vrindayai tulasi-devyai 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. Babas work at Vrinda Kunda was left unfinished. 7) Yes. I found some Tulasi Plants in our locality. You have been doing penance for a long time to get me as your husband. In another iteration, as Vrinda, she is married to Jalandhara. So dont try preaching to people who dont want to hear from you. You have done the right thing. 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. 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. Tulsi symbolizes purity. 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. Vrinda is the daughter of Kalanemi, an asura. (8) bhaktya vihina aparadha-lakshaih If branches obstruct a passageway, tie them back, but dont cut them. Madhudvisa Prabhu, you are a solid Tulasi-sevaka, and thanks for doing this service. In the tale, Satyabhama is regarded to have prided herself on the love Krishna had for her, and her grasp over his heart. madhv-adibhir bhanti vibhushyamana rocih-pravaha-snapitayma- vrinde O Tulasi, beloved of Krishna, I bow before you again and again. Try and get some new Tulsi plants growing and think of some way to try and keep more of them alive next time winter comes. 73-12-06 Letter: Kirtida Kanyaka Especially Hawaii WE HAVE GOT SIX FEET HIGH TULASI. The following list comes from the Padma Purana. 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. After item twenty-six (meditation), the twenty-seventh is TO SERVE TULASI, the twenty-eighth is to serve the Vaisnava, the twenty-ninth is to live in Mathura, the birthplace of Lord Krsna, and the thirtieth is to read Srimad-Bhagavatam regularly. What are the prescribed rules for plucking the tulsi leaves for offering to Lord Krishna? It is stated in the Nectar of Devotion. We were seeing a divine soul depart for the realm of Goloka, and we cried for joy. I think you can close the doors to the Deity room during Tulasi puja and then open them again afterwards. There was a demon son of Lord Shiva whose name was Jalandhar. Mahadev says it takes time to create hatred in someone's mind and he feels bad that Krishna has to face . vrinde namas te caranaravindam. 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. When Srila Prabhupada came for a later visit, he carefully entered the Tulasi archway by going through sideways to avoid brushing against her leaves and branches. Hare Krishna Prabhu Regarding worship of Tulasi, it is not very much important. In the Skanda Purana there is another statement about tulasi, as follows: Tulasi is auspicious in all respects. And it is so easy! One should not, however, imitate Haridasa Thakura, for no one else can chant the Hare Krsna maha-mantra 300,000 times a day. Simply by watering Tulasi Devi, simply by offering her obeisances, even simply by seeing her, simply by reading Srila Prabhupadas books or hearing him through his lectures, etc. O goddess, you bestow devotional service to Lord Krishna and possess the highest truth., (Sing during the arati. DONT NEGLECT. Instead of eating regularly, she chewed whatever food she received as alms, and if nothing was supplied she would fast. You can not control what other people do. 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. Published on December 27th, 2022 | THIS IS THE PRACTICAL DEMONSTRATION. They donot take Tulasi devi very seriously, exploit her in many ways like using as medicine etc. One who puts into his mouth or on his head Tulasi leaves that have been offered to Lord Krishna attains Lord Krishnas abode. It is very sad. sada tvam keshava-priya A house where Tulasi Devi is present never falls on bad times, and it becomes purer than all holy places. All glories to Srimati Tulasi Devi! NOW EVERYWHERE WE SEE TULASI PLANT. CHANTING SIXTEEN ROUNDS DOES NOT TAKE MUCH TIME, NOR IS OFFERING RESPECTS TO THE TULASI PLANT DIFFICULT. Vrishadhvaja and also his heir-son were dead and his grandchildrenDharmadhvaja and Kushadhvajawere now worshiping Lakshmi to gain her favor. IT IS SAID THAT KRSNA IS SO PLEASED BY SUCH DEVOTIONAL SERVICE THAT HE OFFERS HIMSELF TO HIS DEVOTEE IN EXCHANGE FOR IT. 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.. Hare Krishna Prabhu When one is particularly adherent to the process of pada-sevanam, this process gradually includes other processes, such as seeing the form of the Lord, touching the form of the Lord, circumambulating the form or temple of the Lord, visiting such places as Jagannatha Puri, Dvaraka and Mathura to see the Lords form, and bathing in the Ganges or Yamuna. 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. TULASI ARATI PRAYERS Srila Prabhupada the founder of ISKCON, reccommended the devotees the following prayers for worshiping Tulasi Devi: Yes. So I have kept them in a box. priyayai keshavasya ca These are nice plants and offerable, like roses, gardenias, etc. What may be fearful and horrible for others was for Baba a joyous reunion with his beloved Lord. I believe it was his gift to us, Srila Prabhupadas generations of disciples. SB 7.5.23-24 tavaiva murtis tulasi nri-loke Now tulasi plants are growing in almost every center of our movement. The Supreme Lord can be pleased only by devotional service: therefore it is said here that the Lord is surely satisfied by devotion and nothing else. It will only add to an already confused and bewildered situation. When the breeze carrying the aroma of tulasi leaves and saffron from the In fact, Lord Brahma has also said the legendary story of Lord Krishna and the Tulsi plant to sage Vaisishta. So we should not give up trying to follow the principles. She urges the sage to resuscitate her fallen husband, which he does. But she's not an ordinary tree. That is the way in the material world. But one thing is that NO SPRAYS CAN BE USED, NOT AT ALL. Please accept my blessings and the blessings of Lord Caitanya also. Often he would cry when he saw her. But Lord Caitanya is so merciful that He has distributed this Hare Krishna maha mantra: Hare Krishna Hare Krishna Krishna Krishna Hare Hare O Supreme Lord, You are full in every respect. O Vrinda Devi, I offer my respectful obeisances to your lotus feet. 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. kamam ca dasye na tu kama-kamyaya Srila Prabhupada would NOT worship the Kapoor basil. 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 Even non- Hindus considered that disturbing Tulasi plants would bring ill fortune. All scriptures stress on the importance of getting the mercy of Tulasi devi if one has to make progress in the path of devotion. Lord Visnu likes garland of Tulasi leaves. A house with a tulasi plant is sometimes considered a place of pilgrimage. TULASI DEVI NEVER GOES BACK TO GODHEAD, SHE IS ALWAYS WITH GODHEAD. Sri Tulasi Pranama So we have to sincerely surrender to and actually follow the basic points: chant at least 16 rounds of the Hare Krishna mantra every day, strictly follow the four regulative principles: no illicit sex, no meat eating, no gambling and no intoxication and read Srila Prabhupadas books at least 1-2 hours a day, and we will be safe. Rather it is Kapoor Tulasi, which is actually ocimum kilimandscharicum, or African basil. I am never lost, I am never alone, and if sometimes I dont know what to do I just keep on chanting Hare Krishna and reading Srila Prabhupadas books until I do know what to do. 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. In your house you have to cook daily anyhow. 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. It gives the impression that you do not believe that the reader has the intelligence to get the message without your forcing into their attention. It is very difficult living surrounded by demons like this but that is unfortunately the nature of Kali-yuga. yathottamasloka-janasraya ratih. Please therefore all of you go to your respective positions and revive your devotional activities without any further delay, and if you cannot cope with the GBC men, which I suppose there must have been some disagreement, I shall deal with you directly. But actually Lord Caitanya is Krishna and we know that and He knows that. My second question is,I have Deities of Krsna and Visnu but I am not fixed up in devotional service. 71-07-09. This is a great offense. So just make the best arrangement you can to save the tulsi plants. Prabhu, I am thinking of keeping her wood for some service of Krishna like carving beads, keeping besides Prasadam when Tulasi leaves are not available and the remaing small branches I have buried in the ground where other Tulasi plants are there. Since Mlat is regarded to be "deceptive" (As she stems from Lakm, who is already Vishnu's shakti), she is condemned. Prabhu, some people in my family including my father do not like a large number of Tulasi plants outside my house. It is good to keep the wood for making beads, etc. These are stupid questions. Vishvapujita: The whole world worships her. So these are the important points to concentrate on following. So there is no fault in you plucking a tulsi leaf for offering to Krishna. But really I am no expert on these things and I can not give you an actual authoritative answer on this. TADIYA MEANS THE TULASI LEAVES, the devotees of Krsna, the birthplace of Krsna, Mathura, and the Vedic literature Srimad-Bhagavatam. The Bhaktivedanta Book Trust International, Inc. Tulasis body is spiritual. Just go on with it like Prahlada Maharaja did and Lord Nrsimhadeva will protect you just like He protected Prahlada. If we really surrender to these points and follow them strictly we will make rapid advancement in spiritual life and naturally we will remember Krishna at the time of death and go back home, back to Godhead. THIS SURELY MAKES YOU SATISFIED. In 1969, Srila Prabhupada sent me to Honolulu to open a temple. What can we do? There are some prayer halls where most of the people go, helds Kirtanas but there deity worship is not allowed.There is one Krsna temple in our village but it seems that no one cares for the deity. Madhya 15.9 [15], "Vrinda" redirects here. In November 1989, I met Vrinda Kunda Baba, or Madhava Dasa, a renowned scholar and Vaishnava saint, and a great devotee of Srimati Tulasi Devi. There are quite a lot now outside my house as in the winter season all but one of them dried. Srimati Radharani, the daughter of King Vrishabhanu, has made you the ruling monarch of Lord Krishnas opulent and auspicious abode of Vrindavana, which is the crest jewel of all the Vaikuntha planets. 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. Hare Krsna Prabhu, You have to do things without too much upsetting the other people there. (2) bimbadharoditvara-manda-hasya- O Vrinda Devi, I offer my respectful obeisances to your lotus feet. (7) tvam kirtyase satvata-tantra- vidbhir It was fierce and final, frightening and overwhelmingly real. Apart from this in many other ways people are using Tulasi leaves whis seems very disrespectful to Tulasi Devi like in toothpaste or handwash. Tulasi Devi, Beloved of Krishna One of Krishna's most intimate servants comes in a special form to bless us with extraordinary fortune. THREE, FOUR STRANDS OR MY GURU MAHARAJA HAD FIVE STRANDS. Gayatri, hare krishna AND THE MANJARIS CAN BE PLANTED FOR GROWING NEW TULASI PLANTS. When she jumped to curse him, Vishnu appeared as his true form and spoke to her, after which Tulasi joined him to depart to Vaikuntha:[5]. and in what periode is the best to cut? Dont worry about it. We cannot awaken devotion to Krishna by ourselves. This is the way to increase attachment for the Lord and be completely free from all material desires. ONE SHOULD NOT MISS THIS OPPORTUNITY. When Prabhupada came to Hawaii in 1971, he admired our lush Tulasi garden in front of the entrance to the temple. TULASI IS A WORSHIPABLE PLANT SO THERE IS NO QUESTION OF USING ANY SPRAYS. yani kani ca papani brahmahatya dikani ca Srila Prabhupada gave his disciples the following prayers for worshiping Tulasi Devi. Letter: Ekayani [20], In the 19th century, some families in Bengal regarded the plant as their spiritual guide or clan deity. varada bhava shobhane, O Tulasi, you were born from nectar. ), namo namah tulasi! We can not remain fallen and imagine we are devotees of Krishna. So there are three mantras, one for bowing down, one for circumambulating,* and one for collecting the leaves. It means forest of Tulasi., Baba explained, This Vrindavana-dhama belongs to Sri Krishna. Lord Krishna and all the demigods live in a house where mud from the base of the Tulasi tree is found. U/A 13+. Have I done the right thing, or will Tulasi devi will be angry at me for breaking her branches. Sometimes there may be disagreement and quarrel but we should not go away. Thank you for your time and consideration. Yes, the leaves of Srimati Tulasi Devi MAY BE OFFERED TO ALL VISNU-TATTVA EXPANSIONS OF KRSNA, INCLUDING NITYANANDA AND BALARAMA. 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. Hare krishna prabhu In the Western countries, while engaged in propagating the Krsna consciousness movement, WE WERE BROUGHT GREAT UNHAPPINESS BECAUSE WE COULD NOT FIND TULASI LEAVES. So I do not understand all these things you write. Lord Caitanya is Patita Pavana Gaura Hari, He is the deliverer of the most fallen. Throughout the entire day and night, he would chant the sixteen names of the Hare Krsna maha-mantra. But, do not leave the Krsna consciousness movement, at any cost. ACTUALLY, ONE SHOULD NOT CIRCUMAMBULATE WHEN THE DEITY IS OPEN. I didnt had tulasI devi, so I had to go to the local temple and bring some leaves to offer bhoga and to krishna, as the local temple (hanuman ji temple) authorities are not taking care of Tulasi devi there, so I go and take care of it by cleaning the soil and its surroundings, by taking the excessive manjris, etc. And I witnessed the Lords divine protection of His devotee. 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. THE WATERING SHOULD NOT BE VERY MUCH LARGE IN QUANTITY, BUT IT SHOULD BE POURED JUST TO KEEP THE GROUND SOFT AND MOIST. You must never cut her. atyutkayoh keli-vilasa- siddhih I felt humbled and joyful that even in my ignorance I had been given an opportunity to serve him in this way. The devotees have to take birth and at the appointed time change their bodies. After employing his illusory arts, the asura attempts to abduct Parvati in the guise of Shiva. On meeting him, I felt a strong urge to assist him and began by helping with his medical expenses. Adi 3.107 Letter: Karandhara I searched Indian stores all over New York City to find a set of Tulasi japa beads. I would like to buy all your books. A beautiful smile was on his lips. As such, being pleased by Advaita Acarya, Lord Caitanya appeared. 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. Please consider answering my questions in your free time, I will not mind the delays in replying. Just do it. I am very glad to learn that you have begun worship of Tulasi in your Toronto Temple. Try to convince Gaurasundara and Siddha-svarupa to return to ISKCON and let us forget whatever has happened in the past. What to do when family members or other people around us put Tulasi Devi in bad condition? After the conclusion of the battle, Vishnu is still traumatised by the death of the beautiful Vrinda, and refuses to move from her pyre. The Tulasi branches were beginning to cover the entrance, and people unavoidably brushed up against her. All glories to Srila Prabhupada! (5) tvadiya-dutyena nikunja-yunor Babas eyes were fixed on Vrinda Devi, and when he could no longer see externally, his eyes were shining in ecstasy and focused on some other world. Kalanemi was a demon who was the ruler of Mathura and had a beautiful daughter named Vrinda. Tulasi worship is sometimes regarded the worship of Shiva, conveying the deity's omnipresence. This marriage is one that is believed to have happened eons ago and is celebrated to this day by a large percentage of the Indian population. I buried them all under a hibiscus flower tree. It is a plant which you can find in almost every Hindu house. [15][13], In Orissa, on the first day of the Hindu month Vaishakha (AprilMay), a small vessel with hole at the bottom is filled with water and suspended over the tulasi plant with a steady stream of water, for the entire month. 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. But shes not an ordinary tree. So please advise prabhuji, what to do? 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. kesavarthi cinomi tvam barada bhava sobhine. In TheNectar of Devotion, Srila Prabhupada quotes from the Skanda Purana: Tulasi is auspicious in all respects. In the Skanda Purana there is a statement praising the tulasi tree as follows: Let me offer my respectful obeisances unto the tulasi tree, which can immediately vanquish volumes of sinful activities. NOW TULASI PLANTS ARE GROWING IN ALMOST EVERY CENTER OF OUR MOVEMENT. SB 7-5-23&24 Uprooting and cutting branches of the plant is prohibited. On the western side are Madhuvana, Talavana, Kumudavana, Bahulavana, Kamyavana, Khadiravana and Vrndavana. But whatever you do should be done with wholehearted enthusiasm and strict adherence to the principles of chanting 16 rounds, rising for mangala arati, following the four basic principles, always remaining clean etc. seva-adhikara diye koro nija dasi VRINDA - The goddess of all plant and trees ( even if one Because these Tulasis had grown far larger than we had expected (some nearly seven feet tall and with stalks two inches in diameter), we had a problem. And the desire to understand the Lords amazing pastimes of the rasa dance is only by your mercy. All the scriptures give emphasis on the need of getting mercy from Maa Tulsi if one wants to make progress in devotion. It is considered as the holy plant in the Indian Subcontinent. This variety is also known as Rama-Tulasi ("bright Tulasi"); Rama is also one of the principal avatars of Vishnu. That is all. 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. Shrila Prabhupada did not use this kind of rhetoric. Tulasi flourishes where there is love and devotion. Is it written in scriptures that ones sins are destroyed if his dead body is burned with Tulasi wood on it? So it is really quite essential for all devotees to wear tulsi neck beads. I found many ancient texts from India, some by Srila Prabhupadas guru and other Vaishnava saints. Haridasa Thakura used to chant the holy name on his beads 300,000 times daily. We pleaded that name and fame would come after he had left this world. But as long as you are determined to follow the principles and chant Hare Krishna and even if you have some problem you keep on trying, then you can wear the tulsi beads. (9) vrindashtakam yah shrinuyat pathed va Now, tulasi devi has herself come! 16) Use common sense and if you have none then consult with others. It is a great offense to cook or heat Tulasi, or to use her for mundane purposes, such as medicines and ointments. So it is not a very big requirement. Then, with folded hands, Advaita Acarya would offer obeisances and prayers unto the Lord. The scriptures describe Vrinda Devi as having a beautiful complexion like molten gold, a shimmering golden effulgence, and an enchanting pearl on her nose. A traditional prayer narrates that the creator-god Brahma resides in its branches, all Hindu pilgrimage centres reside in its roots, the Ganges flows within its roots, all deities are in its stem and its leaves, and that the most sacred Hindu texts, the Vedas are found in the upper part of the holy basil's branches. Unlocking the Secrets Behind Krishna's Intimate Devotee, Tulsi Devi. We persisted, imploring him that it would be a necessary part of continuing the development of Vrinda Kunda. She is extremely merciful and, by serving her, our devotional service to Krishna will grow. At the end of the churning, Dhanvantari rose from the ocean with amrita (the elixir of immortality). There are already some Tulasi Plants in my house. We promised Baba that a compound wall will be built around Vrinda Kunda and other improvements will be made. Tulsi or Tulasi, also commonly referred to as Holy Basil, is one of the most sacred plants in Hindu belief. Lord Krishna likes garlands of Tulasi leaves. radha-krishna-seva pabo ei abhilashi 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. At such temples you arelikely to find one or more in the courtyard wherein pilgrims circumambulate On the way to his room I grabbed the painting of Vrinda Devi to take to him. Please reply soon Prabhu, or the plants may be disposed off by someone. There are twelve such vanas in Vrndavana. AND IN THIS ONE LIFE YOU ARE GOING BACK TO HOME, BACK TO GODHEAD. When a sage rescues her from two rakshasas, she begs him to inform her of the tidings of her husband's battle with Shiva. One clever man sold me rosewood beads, assuring me they were Tulasi. Madhava Baba knew all the scriptural references to Vrinda Devi, and he carefully supervised the tiniest details of this painting. bhaktebhyo bhakta-vatsalah. Every center should be encouraged to grow Tulsi. Of course Lord Caitanya is Krishna, so in that sense you can offer tulsi leaves, but His mood is as a devotee of Krishna. Scientifically called Ocimum Tenuiflorum, it is regarded by Hindus as the actual earthly manifestation of Goddess Tulsi, who was a great devotee of Lord Sri Maha Vishnu . THEN GO ON WATERING AND THEY WILL GROW LIKE ANYTHING. This is offering OBEISANCES, bowing down (pancanga pranam). He engaged his eyes in seeing the Deity of Krsna, Krsnas temples and Krsnas places like Mathura and Vrndavana, he engaged his sense of touch in touching the bodies of the Lords devotees, HE ENGAGED HIS SENSE OF SMELL IN SMELLING THE FRAGRANCE OF TULASI OFFERED TO THE LORD, and he engaged his tongue in tasting the Lords prasada. A WORSHIPABLE plant so there is no fault in you plucking a tulsi leaf offering... Branches were beginning to cover the entrance, and thanks for doing this service is really quite for... 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