Hare Krishna!
PAMHO AND AGTSP
I have read that any Bhog offered to lord is not accepted by him,if we do not put tulsi leaves on it.So for those living in cold climate...where tulsi is not available easily ,,,,what is the option.......and when we offer food to Lord at our home too as how it is recommended to offer it first to lord......then also is it necessary to place tulsi over the food......Kindly explain
And further...........i want to ask that there are Tulsi green tea or Tulsi ginger tea like herbal teas available in market....in which we pour hot water over the crushed leaves to make our tea.......is it a fine practice to do so as a Vaishnava.........and can we use these crushed tulsi leaves for placing it over the food .....while offering to Lord..........kindly explain
hARI BOL!
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my humble obeisances Prabhu,
glories to Srila Prabhupada!
If we do not have Tulasi leaves we can call Her names three times after usual prayers.
If true we should not have tea which contain Tulasi leaves. Especially made by non Devotees.
Yes it is not good to eat Tulasi leaves for becoming materially healthy or so. Same thing is with creams etc.
We honor Her only after offering Her to the Lotus Feet of the Lord.
Your servant,
Thank you.....so much Mataji......for a clear explanation......my doubts are cleared.......
your servant
Hari Bol!