Guest guest Posted September 24, 2003 Report Share Posted September 24, 2003 Hare Krsna, bh. Gert! Please accept my humble obeisances. Jaya Srila Prabhupada! > I would like to ask about the standart regarding Tulasi leaves. Can one > offer Tulasi leaves which has been on the ground but not stept upon by > anyone? Can such leaves be used on bhoga offering but not in dirtect > contact with the Lord, on His feet?. This is what I found (from Vaisnava kantha-hara): "One should pick the Tulasi leaves after clapping his hands twice, O best of the brahmanas. While picking these leaves, no branches of Tulasi should be shaken. If, while picking tulasi leaves, any branches are broken, the Supreme Lord Hari, the husband of Tulasi, feels pain in his heart. If the tip of the branch (manjaris) or leaves fall to the ground due to old age, they can still be used to worship Sri Govinda, the killer of the Madhu and Kaitabha demons." The reference given was Padma Purana 24.42, 43, 44. your servant Gauracandranana devi dasi >What about leaves which has been > stept upon? I would be very grateful for any references or advice in this > regard. Hare Krishna Best is to avoid stepping on them by picking them up on time as it is a great offense to Tulasi Devi. But if it happens, I would treat it the same as above, wash and offer. Your servant Gauracandranana devi dasi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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