Hare Krishna,
No idea why TulasiTulsi is growing so many here. Also why does the leaves grow so big if you plant them in good soil or earth instead of a pot? Perhaps like all plants if put in a pot they grow like bonsai trees, small leaves and keep small. I understood there are 400 kinds of basil and 3 kinds of them are Tulasi. Known by 'non'devotees as holy basil.
At my place now almost 500 seedlings and over 30 gaint plants of like half a meter high. Full of prurple manjari's. The smell in the garden and house is enormous. Such good fragrance. Sadly I can't send plants by postal mail around the globe. Way too difficult or dangerous. The plants will get damadged during transport. One told me long long ago dried leaves or manjari's are as good as fresh ones to use for offerings. What if I send them all around the globe to devotees who are not able to grow Tulsi themselves? Than again perhaps privacy matters and I am not a buisness so send your private adress to me feels uncomfortable to me and you perhaps. Nowadays doxing/share adress is sometimes dangerous or even forbidden in some places of the earth.
It is so good to have some tulsi in pots now and brought inhome. They are placed around the altar in the middle of the living room. The fragrance makes me dizzy in a good way. I often dozy away or fall asleep if I am in the room. No idea if that is bad or good.
Hare Krishna!
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Hare Krishna!
Thank you for your wonderful inquiry about our beloved Tulsi Maharani. It is indeed auspicious to see her flourishing so abundantly in your care. Śrīla Prabhupāda often emphasised the importance of growing and honouring Tulsi Devi, as she is very dear to Lord Krishna.
You are quite right—when planted in the earth rather than a pot, Tulsi Devi grows more vigorously, with larger leaves and a stronger fragrance, just as a tree grows much bigger in open ground compared to a confined pot. There are indeed many varieties of basil, but among them, Śrīmatī Tulsi (Vrindavani Tulsi, Krishna Tulsi, and Rama Tulsi) hold special spiritual significance.
How merciful that you have so many seedlings and large plants! Purple mañjarīs are especially fragrant and pleasing to the Lord. It is heartwarming to hear that your home and garden are filled with her divine scent.
Regarding sharing Tulsi with devotees worldwide, you are wise to consider the difficulties. While sending live plants may not be practical, dried leaves and mañjarīs are indeed acceptable for offerings, as you mentioned. Many devotees use them when fresh Tulsi is unavailable. However, as you rightly noted, sharing personal addresses can be a concern in today’s world. Perhaps you could connect with local temples or devotee communities who may help distribute them safely?
Having Tulsi near the altar is most auspicious—her presence purifies the home and enhances devotion. If her fragrance makes you feel relaxed or even drowsy, it is likely her calming, sattvic influence. However, if it feels excessive, you might ensure proper ventilation while still enjoying her blessings.
May Śrīmatī Tulsi Devi continue to bless your home and service. Keep chanting Hare Krishna, and her divine energy will surely enhance your spiritual atmosphere. Hari Hari.
That such a beautiful and peaceful atmosphere, so special to be surrounded by Tulsi and its uplifting fragrance. Truly a sacred garden!
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Interesting story, first time I heard about this plant. Looking forward to seeing it thanks to your spread.
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