It is an ancient culture of the Hindus, especially of the Vaishnava community, to place a sacred Tulsi (basil) tree in the temple premises and in the courtyard, to worship it, and to hold a garland of Tulsi wood around the neck. But why Tulsi is given special status despite being a tree is unknown to many. So what is the identity of Tulsi in this article? How did Tulsi (basil) appear on earth? How did basil become a tree? Why is Tulsi (basil) a tree but world worship? What is the need to memorize the basil wood garland? etc. is discussed here.
Introduction
In general, Tulsi (basil) is a fragrant and medicinal plant belonging to the Lamiaceae family. Its scientific name Ocimum sanctum (sanctum means holy place) has been worshiped as a sacred tree in almost every Hindu household since time immemorial. Basically, Tulsi is a lover of Lord Krishna as part of Srimati Radharani. She is known as Tulsi because she is the holiest of all the goddesses and there is no comparison between her in the whole world.
And because She gives devotion to Krishna, She is also called Vaktidevi, or devotion deity. At the behest of Vrindadevi, in Vrindavan, leaves, flowers, fruits, beetles, deer, peacocks, vultures, etc., also bear the most beautiful adornment in the Lord Krishna's Kelikunj, the ever-springing. At the beginning of creation, in the first step of Swayambhuva Manvantar, She emerged from Yagnakund as Vrindadevi, the daughter of the king of Kedar. The forest in which he performed austerities is known as Vrindavan. In Sri Krishna Chaitanyalila, Brindadevi appeared as Mukunda Das.
The messenger of Sri Sri Radha-Krishna's various Leelas and always likened to the Leelas, this Vrindadevi is full of love in the union of Radha-Krishna. Therefore, especially to the Gaudiya Vaisnavas, Tulsi is highly revered and revered.
How did Tulsi appear on earth?
Radhakrishna's ever lover and slave Tulsi Maharani i.e. Vrindadevi appeared at different times in the world for the welfare of human beings. Therefore, various events are described in the Puranas about the advent of Tulsi in the world. The same Tulsi Devi (deity) has sometimes appeared as the wife of Jalandhar, sometimes as the wife of Shankhachur, again, sometimes as the wife of Dharmadeva, sometimes as the daughter of Dharmadhvaja, sometimes as the daughter of Chandrabhanu, and sometimes as the daughter of Kedarraj. But in this case, it must be known that each of these daughters is a Vrindadevi and she was devout of Krishna in every birth.
What happens if one worships Tulsi?
In the house where the basil tree is located, the sin of killing is annihilated by the sight and touch of it. In every planet, village, or forest where the Tulsi tree exists, Lord Sri Hari lives in that state with love.
Revered Tulsi, the holiest Nun among all the leaves and flowers. It is Vaishnavism, Vishnupriya (Lover of Vishnu), and absolute bliss in all worlds. Wherever there is a Tulsi forest, there is Lord Keshav (Krishna) and there is Brahma, Kamala (Lakshmi), and all the other deities. Therefore, Tulsi Devi will always be worshiped.
"A human being who worships God with the leaves of basil (Tulsi) every day will surely get the result of his lakhs of Ashwamedha Yagna." Thus many Mahatmas of Tulsi Puja has been glorified in the scriptures. Namacharya Srila Haridas Thakur always chanted Harinam with Tulsi in front of him. Parameswara Bhagavan Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu, Namacharya Haridas Tagore, Lord Shiva-Parvati, even Smt. Radharani taught humans through the serve of Tulsi leaves. Therefore, every person who wants to attain the bliss of Krishna should worship Tulsi Devi regularly.
- In order to present oneself in a special way, various ornaments can be seen on the body of modern men and women - various ornaments made of wood, clay or metal and in the shape of human skeletons. But even if it is easier to attract people's attention in these bizarre outfits, is there any opportunity to achieve spiritual welfare through it? However, the Vedic scriptures also have clear instructions in this regard and it is not for the modern heartless folklore, but by holding it both our external and internal welfare is achieved. Basil garland is one of them. Now the question is what is the need to hold the basil garland?
- Where in the scriptures is it necessary to contain basil garland? The answer is simple, just as one can be a policeman without wearing a police uniform, but one can easily identify whether one is a policeman by his attire, similarly, it is easy to see by looking at the Tulsimala on one's neck that he is a Vaishnava.
- Srila Prabhupada said that if a dog has a belt around its neck, it is understood that it has an owner, then no one teases or harms him. In the same way, looking at the Tulsi mala (basil garland) on one's neck, it is understood that he is a devotee of God and as a result of being a devotee of God, the messengers of Yamraj never touch him.
- Moreover, it is undeniable that outward attire certainly affects a person's mind. For example, the attitude is the same when wearing ordinary home clothes, again, when the same person wears pants, shirt, coat, suede, watch, tie around his neck, it must have an exceptional effect on his mind. If you don't have any personal experience in this regard, you can check and verify today. Likewise, even if one's piety does not depend solely on one's appearance, it does help to maintain one's piety.
- Besides, Tulsi (basil) is very dear & near to God. Therefore, by holding the most beloved Tulsi mala around the neck, one can become the recipient of God's attention and grace by the grace of Tulsi Devi, just as one can earn the love of the mother of that child through love or become the beloved vessel. According to the scriptures, everything in basil is sacred. So we become holy by holding Tulsimala (basil garland). Every time a person who wears holy Tulsimala bathes, he gets the result of bathing in Ganga, because Tulsi (basil) is as holy as Ganga.
- Basil garland and Tilak are the signs of Vaishnavism.
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