Guest guest Posted April 9, 2005 Report Share Posted April 9, 2005 Dear devotees, I am not initiated and I am buying some new Tulasi Japa Beads. I was wondering, is there any procedure or ritual when I chant on my beads for the first time, or do I just go ahead and chant as usual? Hare Krsna Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 9, 2005 Report Share Posted April 9, 2005 Just go ahead and chant! Say the panca tattva mantra first before you chant each round, and then chant the maha mantra. Hare Krishna Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 10, 2005 Report Share Posted April 10, 2005 you could try and chant in the temple for the first time, or even leave your beads in front of the altar/picture for a day or so, just to thank krsna for your wonderful beads haribol! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 13, 2005 Report Share Posted April 13, 2005 as far as I know, one has to be following the four regulative principles to be able to chant on tulsi mala. because is so, it is an offense to Tulsi devi. otherwise, one can use that made from nim. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imported_yasodanandana Posted April 14, 2005 Report Share Posted April 14, 2005 i do not think so.. tulasi beads are sold in all iskcon temple shops if they were only for initiates, they were not available to everyone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 14, 2005 Report Share Posted April 14, 2005 Prior to chanting one can place the tulasi mala at the feet of Lord Krishna (or His photo) for some time, and then offer an incense to the mala. If you already started chanting, do not worry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 17, 2005 Report Share Posted April 17, 2005 Hare Krishna all! Indeed the touch of Tulasi beads is not to be taken lightly. Believe me, its as if when 1 round is chanted on Tulasi beads, it feels like 4 rounds have been chanted on a counter. Such is the effect! All glories to Sri Tulasi Devi for helping us to render service unto Sri Sri RadhaKrsna. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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