He held one of the small pots in his hand for a long time, gazing at the seven-inch seedling, noting that she was indeed Srimati Tulasi Devi. O Vrinda Devi, I offer my respectful obeisances to your lotus feet. As I entered the room, I was a bit shaken by the hanging presence of impending death. And when someone places Tulsi Maharani at Krishna’s lotus feet then she becomes so pleased with him that she offers liberation to that person. Who can describe your good fortune? vrinde namas te caranaravindam. When picking Tulasi leaves, chant the following mantra: Never cut or prune Tulasi Devi. bandhuka-bandhu-dyuti-divya-vaso She is the essence of all flowers, and the life and soul of Shree Krishna.” One who worships Tulsi Devi, an eternal associate and devotee of Shree Krishna, will quickly attain devotion at Shree Krishna’s lotus feet. 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. 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All rights reserved. Srimati Radharani, the daughter of King Vrishabhanu, has made you the ruling monarch of Lord Krishna’s opulent and auspicious abode of Vrindavana, which is the crest jewel of all the Vaikuntha planets. You are Lord Krishna’s potency for performing pastimes, and you are known as Tulasi Devi in the human society. The living entities who attain the service of the lotus feet of your Lord reside in Vrindavana. I tasted the divine words of the Gita: “I come as death.”. Lord Krishna likes garlands of Tulasi leaves. Neglecting to care for or water Tulasi properly is a great offense. On the full moon-day of Kartik Lord Sri Krishna Himself worships Srimati Tulasi-devi with this Mantra. Her great yearning is to expertly arrange Their meeting, and by doing this she feels the greatest joy. Tulasi’s wood is carved into the japa beads on which devotees chant Krishna’s name. 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. tavaiva murtis tulasi nri-loke Vivah In that house where the mud from the Tulasi Devi is kept, all the demigods along with Lord Krishna will always reside. He smiled, his eyes sparkled, and he said, “That’s good. Srila Prabhupada gave his disciples the following prayers for worshiping Tulasi Devi. I daily worshiped a thin green sprout until it became painfully evident that it was a blade of grass. Anyone who comes in touch with the tulasi tree in the abovementioned ways lives eternally in the Vaikuntha world. And I found information on Tulasi Devi—her botanical names, her history, and ways to grow her. Although we can never fully describe the glories of Tulasi Devi, an eternal associate of Lord Krishna, the scriptures give us a hint of the value of worshiping her. Lord Krishna, along with all the other demigods lives wherever there is Tulasi Devi. It is an offense to turn the seedlings back into the soil. O Vrinda Devi, I offer my respectful obeisances to your lotus feet. His breath came in tiny gasps, and with each breath his ecstasy increased. Devotees of Krishna worship a little tree. rocih-pravaha-snapitayma- vrinde And I witnessed the Lord’s divine protection of His devotee. She always stays in Vrindavana, absorbed in love for Radha and Krishna. Vishvapavani: She is the sanctifier of the whole world. But you can tie back the branches obstructing the entrance.”, Even after tying back the branches, Tulasi kept growing, and the problem continued. ), namo namah tulasi! Place leftover Tulasi wood within the earth. 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. Garlands made of 10000 tulsi leaves, water mixed with tulsi, food items sprinkled with Tulsi are offered in veneration to Vishnu or Krishna. 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. LEGEND-1: TULASI VIVAH STORY FROM ‘PADMA PURANA’ Tulasi , my most worshipped devi. Never use Tulasi leaves or flowers to make teas or juices, even after they’ve been offered to Krishna. It was fierce and final, frightening and overwhelmingly real. Srimati Tulasi devi is one of the most exalted devotees of the Sri Krishna. And while walking along the walkway to the temple, which was lined with more Tulasi plants, he told his secretary, Syamasundara, “Don’t step on her shadow.” In these ways Srila Prabhupada showed great respect for Tulasi Devi. Tulsi Maa is the organizer of all transcendental activities between Srimati Radharani and Sri Krishna. My fascination with Tulasi Devi began very soon after meeting Srila Prabhupada in 1967. We persisted, imploring him that it would be a necessary part of continuing the development of Vrinda Kunda. O goddess, you bestow devotional service to Lord Krishna and possess the highest truth.”, (Sing during the arati. 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. kripamayi tvam sharanam prapanna (5) tvadiya-dutyena nikunja-yunor In the Western countries, while engaged in propagating the Krishna consciousness movement, we were brought great unhappiness because we could not find tulasi leaves. 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. kshiptash ca kamadi-taranga- madhye Now, in order to worship Lord Keshava, I am collecting your leaves and manjaris.Please bestow your benediction on me.”. vane tvad-ishanghri-saroja- seva Non-stop kirtan for five days. It is the shining crest jewel of all the Vaikunthas, and Srimati Radharani, the daughter of King Vrishabhanu, has made Vrinda Devi the ruling monarch of Lord Krishna’s opulent and auspicious abode of Vrindavana.”. When someone plants the sacred Tulsi (Tulasi) then Tulsi Devi brings him closer to Krishna. krishna-bhakti-prade devi He later told me that he had not seen Srila Prabhupada so light- hearted and happy in over a year. 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 Krishna’s service. Garlands made of 10000 tulsi leaves, water mixed with tulsi, food items sprinkled with Tulsi are offered in veneration to Vishnu or Krishna. In the Skanda Purana it is said: ‘Tulasi is auspicious in all respects. —Without Tulasi leaves, Lord Krishna does not like to accept flowers, food, or sandalwood paste. (1) O Tulasi, beloved of Krishna, I bow before you again and again. I proceeded to cultivate Tulasiplants on a large scale. How to worship her. Tulasi’s wood is carved into the japa beads on which devotees chant Krishna’s name. Prabhupada talked on and on about the glories of Tulasi Devi, and he was in such joyful spirits! kripa kori’ koro tare brindavana- basi Those who have studied the Satvata-tantra glorify you. The Tulasi branches were beginning to cover the entrance, and people unavoidably brushed up against her. (Letter LA 9 July 1971) Learning Respect for Tulasi Tulasi Devi is a pure devotee of Krishna and she should be treated with the same respect given to all Krishna… One of Krishna’s most intimate servants comes in a special form to bless us with extraordinary fortune. Every morning devotees should water and pray to Tulasi Devi and circumambulate her three times. Pick only the leaves that grow next to the manjaris (flowers) and the leaves that are ready to drop—they will turn a pale color—not the new, green ones. It was a soft and gentle kirtana, penetratingly sweet and melodious. Once he looked up at me and very humbly said, “Thank you, Mataji. “It’s been fourteen years now since my father’s cancer went into remission, and to this day, he’s still cancer-free—and he still takes his Tulasi leaves every day!” We wear Tulasi beads around our necks; we chant on Tulasi beads knowing she is … vicitra-ratnabharana-shriyadhye If you apply a paste of the Tulasi wood on the deity of Lord Krishna, then you will always remain close to him. The scriptures describe Vrinda Devi as having a beautiful complexion like molten gold, a shimmering golden effulgence, and an enchanting pearl on her nose. What may be fearful and horrible for others was for Baba a joyous reunion with his beloved Lord. When the song is finally finished, all the assembled people circumambulate the Tulsi-Devi for four times, giving her water. 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. You are bathed in your own splendor, which defeats the effulgence of lightning and the golden campaka flower. Every day Baba talked to us of the glories of Vrinda Devi as described in the Skanda Purana, Brahma-vaivarta Purana, Padma Purana, Garuda Purana, Narada Purana, and other Vedic texts. Text 104 #8. She wears blue garments and is decorated with pearls and flowers. It is a great offense to cook or heat Tulasi, or to use her for mundane purposes, such as medicines and ointments. Pick the leaves one at a time with your fingertips. —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. Often he would cry when he saw her. You are Lord Krishna’s potency for performing pastimes, and you are known as Tulasi Devi in the human society. Pick with care and attention. Join our family of supporters. O Vrinda Devi, I offer my respectful obeisances to your lotus feet. Then I saw the devotee’s response to death: full surrender at the Lord’s lotus feet with pure love and trust. I was stunned. Her leaves and flowers decorate the Deity of Krishna in the temple and are placed on food offered to Him. One clever man sold me rosewood beads, assuring me they were Tulasi. If you worship Lord Krishna with Tulasi leaves daily, you will attain the results of every kind of austerity, sacrifice, and charity. 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.”. The Bhaktivedanta Book Trust International, Inc. Tulasi’s body is spiritual. Although Tulasi appears as many individual trees, she is one person, and she comes wherever she sees devotion to Krishna. In 1968, before Tulasi made her appearance in the West, Srila Prabhupada sometimes talked about her. Pick the manjaris as soon as they blossom. Billions of years before the descent of Sri Krishna, the Devi had appeared as the daughter of Emperor Kedera. Vrindavani, vrinda, visvapujita, pushpasara, nandini, Krishna-jivani, visva-pavani, tulasi. That was the beginning. I spent much time at the research library of the University of Hawaii’s East-West Center. At that time, I was inspired to paint a picture of Vrinda Devi. Now tulasi plants are growing in almost every center of our movement. Madhava Baba’s knowledge of the scriptures, especially those relating to the glories of Tulasi Devi, was vast. When Prabhupada came to Hawaii in 1971, he admired our lush Tulasi garden in front of the entrance to the temple. And of course, one of the biggest boost-givers is Tulasi Devi, the sacred plant and beloved servant of Lord Krishna. We attend many marriages in our lives but none like this one. This is the celebration of the marriage ceremony of Srimati Tulsi Devi and Lord Sri Krishna. (6) rasabhilasho vasatish ca vrinda- Baba’s work at Vrinda Kunda was left unfinished. Later she descended here as Tulsi Devi, daughter of Kushadvaja King to perform penances. He became alarmed and exclaimed, “You cannot cut Tulasi—that is the greatest offense! Lord Krishna resides happily in the house where Tulasi-devi is present. (9) vrindashtakam yah shrinuyat pathed va Never cut down or pull up living Tulasi plants. You should know that she is the same Tulasi-devi who is in the form of the plant. How is Diwali celebrated in countries other than India? Lord Krishna resides happily in the house where Tulasi-devi is present. varada bhava shobhane, “O Tulasi, you were born from nectar. It means “forest of Tulasi.”, Baba explained, “This Vrindavana-dhama belongs to Sri Krishna. And of all holy places, Vrinda Kunda is one of the most auspicious. And during circumambulation, you need to chant this mantra: “yanikani ca papani brahma-hatyadikani ca / tanitanipranasyantipradaksinahpadepade.”. —Tulasi is the essence of all devotional activities. Bestowing your mercy on him, you make him a resident of Vrindavana. vrinde namas te caranaravindam. I realized that my initial attraction to Tulasiand my obsessive desire to grow Tulasiplants, though not inspired by a direct instruction from Srila Prabhupada, were communicated from within the heart by the Lord to please and assist Srila Prabhupada in his mission. His last audible words were “Krishna! She is the essence of all flowers, and the life and soul of Shree Krishna.” One who worships Tulsi Devi, an eternal associate and devotee of Shree Krishna, will quickly attain devotion at Shree Krishna’s lotus feet. You will also be giving others the opportunity to reap the rewards of connecting with Tulasi Devi. Lord Krishna and Srimati Radharani have given Vrinda Devi her role as queen of Vrindavana. Baba’s passing away was glorious. After all Krishna is a person, Srimati Tulsi Devi is a person, a pure devotee of Krishna. To offer Tulasi Devi with a material incentive—to destroy one’s enemies, to remove anxieties, to make medicine—will be the bridge by which one enters the hellish regions. Because of Srila Prabhupada’s efforts in spreading the glories of Tulasi Devi all over the world, Vrinda Devi led Baba Madhava Dasa to choose ISKCON to continue her service at Vrinda Kunda. —One who puts into his mouth or on his head Tulasi leaves that have been offered to Lord Krishna attains Lord Krishna’s abode. Maa Tulasi is omnipresent in every Hindu household, especially the Brahmin houses. tani tani pranashyanti You must never cut her. One of the highly exalted devotees of Lord Krishna is the Tulsi Devi. Every day provide Tulasi fresh air, water (as needed—be careful not to water too much), and sunshine (or plant lights). A mandap (marriage booth) is built around the courtyard of the house where the Tulsi plant is usually planted in centre of the courtyard in a brick plaster called the Tulsi vrindavana. My desire is to obtain the service of Sri Sri Radha and Krishna. 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. We pressed Baba to tell us his life story so we could tape it for future publication. (2) Whoever takes shelter of you has his wishes fulfilled. They were large, round beads, shiny from years of use, with a mystical quality that still sticks in my mind. Let a person who becomes like a bumblebee at the lotus feet of Radha-Krishna, and who reads or hears these eight verses describing the glories of Vrinda Devi, eternally reside at Goloka Vrindavana. Pushpasara: She is the essence of all flowers. In fact, he has no other duties to perform, and he has realized the essence of the scriptures. brahma-hatyadikani ca “Tulsi Devi, the incomparable form, never leaves Vrindāvan. vrinde namas te caranaravindam. Sri Tulsi Devi- The beautiful Goddess who oversees the plants and creepers of the Spiritual abode and who is the coordinator of all beautiful arrangements for Sri Sri Radha Krishna Krishna RadhaHare KrishnaKrishna LeelaRadha Krishna PicturesRadha Krishna WallpaperHanumanDurgaRadha Krishna Love QuotesSpirituality The universe worships her, as she sanctifies the whole world. It was a moment of incredible awe and ecstasy! Sri-Vrnda-devi in Sri Rupa-Sanatana Gaudiya Matha, Vrndavana. There is great spiritual merit accrued from caring for holy places. She then performed penances for over sixty thousand years. 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. Krishna!”. Do not place Tulasi leaves on the feet of anyone other than Lord Vishnu in His various forms. Five thousand years ago when Lord Krishna descended on the plant to carry out his pastimes, proper environment for him was created by Vrinda Devi. Please give me the privilege of devotional service and make me your own maidservant. Baba’s departure left on indelible imprint on my mind. Krishna-jivani: She is the life and soul of Lord Krishna. Lord Krishna is pleased when Tulasi Devi is served and worshiped, and Tulasi Devi is joyful when she is placed at the lotus feet of Krishna. Srimati Tulsi Devi is always worshiped in the morning, then after the mangala-aarti. 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