"In the Skanda Purana there is a statement praising the Tulsi tree as follows: "Let me offer my respectful obeisances unto the Tulsi tree, which can immediately vanquish volumes of sinful activitie… Read More »
Srila Prabhupada on Srimati Tulsi Devi
“Tulsi leaf is very, very dear to Vishnu. All Vishnu-tattva Deities require profusely Tulsi leaves. Lord Vishnu likes garlands of Tulsi leaves. Tulsi leaves mixed with sandalwood pulp and plac… Read More »
Whoever worships Tulsi Devi with her eight names and their meanings--Vrinda, Vrindavani, Viswapavani, Visvapujita, Tulsi, Puspasara, Nandini, and Krsna Jivani--and properly sings this hymn of eight… Read More »
Lord Krsna's favorite plant is Tulsi. Tulsi garlands are made for Krsna, and His lotus feet are decorated with Tulsi leaves and manjaris (flower buds). The devotees wear Tulsi neck-beads and chan… Read More »
Glories of Tulsi Worship by Lord Narayana
Lord Narayana Explains: The sanctifying Tulsi tree will grow in Goloka, on the coast of the Viraja River, on the rasa-dance site, in the forests of Vrindavana, Bhandira, Champaka, Chandana, and in… Read More »
The Worship of Tulsi from Sri Garga Samhita
Sri Garga Samhita Vrindaban Khanda Canto Two, Chapter Sixteen - Tulsi Pujana Sri Narada said: Hearing Radha's words, and reflecting on them in her heart for a moment, Candranana, the best of all fr… Read More »
The Brahmin said, "Srila Vyasadeva, we have heard from you the glories of Tulsi Devi's leaves and flowers. Now we would like to hear the Tulsi Stava (prayer)." Srila Vyasadava replied, "Previously… Read More »
Kartikeya inquired, "My dear Father (Lord Siva), which tree or plant is capable of giving love of God?" Lord Siva replied, "My dear son, of all trees and plants, Tulsi Devi is the topmost, She is a… Read More »
Lord Siva said: My dear Narada Muni, kindly listen, now I will recite to you the wonderful glories of Tulsi Devi. One who hears Tulsi Devi's glories will have all his sinful reactions, stored from… Read More »
The Eight Important Names Of Tulsi Devi - Asta-nama-stava
vrndavani, vrnda, visvapujita, puspasara, nandini, krsna-jivani, visva-pavani, Tulsi. Vrndavani – One who first manifested in vrindavan. Vrnda – The goddess of all plants. Visvapujita – One who t… Read More »
Om shri tulasyai namah Om nandinyai namah Om devyai namah Om shikhinyai namah Om dharinyai namah Om dhatryai namah Om savitryai namah Om satyasandhayai namah Om kalaharinyai namah Om gauryai namah Om… Read More »
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There are two types of Tulsi: 1. Krsna Tulsi: This has purple colouring in the leaves and stems 2. Rama Tulsi: This has green leaves and stems. Both of these Tulsi are used in the worship of L… Read More »
