Tulsi in Prasad
Janmashtami is the most sacred festival of devotion, love and faith for the devotees of Lord Krishna. This festival comes every year on the Ashtami date of Krishna Paksha of Bhadrapada month. On this day, devotees keep fast, perform bhajan throughout the day and celebrate the birth of Kanha ji at 12 o’clock in the night. During this time, the swing is decorated for Shri Krishna, his aarti is done, a bath is done with Panchamrit and then various kinds of bhog are offered. But even after so many enjoyments, dishes and sweets, if there is no basil, then the worship of Lord Krishna is considered incomplete. As much as Makhan and Mishri are important in the worship of Lord Krishna, Tulsi is also considered. Let us know why Shri Krishna loves Tulsi.
Why do Tulsi Dal put in the offerings of God?
Offering Tulsi to Lord Krishna is considered very auspicious. Tulsi is considered a favorite thing of Lord Krishna and is also called “Vishnupriya”. According to religious beliefs, a leaf of Tulsi is also considered more valuable than offering gold or jewelery gifts to Lord Krishna. Lord Krishna’s enjoyment without Tulsi is also considered incomplete.
Benefits of offering Tulsi to Lord Krishna
- Lord Krishna’s grace:- Tulsi is very dear to Lord Krishna, so offering it gives his grace.
- Holyness:- In Hinduism, Tulsi is considered sacred and offering it brings purity in the mind and home.
- Happiness and prosperity:- It is said that offering Tulsi to Lord Krishna brings happiness and prosperity in the house.
- Wishing full:- It is believed that offering Tulsi to Shri Krishna fulfills wishes.
- Salvation:- It is religious belief that offering Tulsi to Lord Krishna attains salvation.
How to offer Tulsi to Lord Krishna?
Janmashtami or any day, while offering Lord Krishna, must add basil leaves.
Before offering basil leaves, chant the mantra “Om Namo Bhagwate Vasudevaya”.
Before offering in worship, wash the leaves of Tulasi with clean water.
Avoid offering mutilated basil leaves in the worship of Lord Krishna.
Dry basil leaves can also be offered to Shri Krishna.
Keep these things in mind
On the day of Janmashtami, the leaves should not be broken from the basil plant.
For worship, one should break basil leaves one day before Janmashtami.
On Janmashtami, water must be offered to the basil plant.
While offering water to Tulsi, chant the mantra “Om Tulsi Krishnavasidevaya Vidmahe Vishnupriya Dheemahi Tanno Tulsi Prachodayat”.
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