Everything You Need to Know about Tulsi Mala.

1. Everything You Need to Know about Tulsi Mala Tulsi beads made from Tulsi (Tulasi) are considered as one of the most sacred plants in Hindu religion and is commonly found in every traditional household, placed at north-east corner or center of the house. It is believed that Goddess Lakshmi (the Goddess of Wealth) herself resides in the Tulsi plants. It is customary for every married woman to pray to Goddess Tulsi for the welfare of their families. Tulsi was a dutiful woman named Vrinda and was married to Jalandhar (the demon king). Vrinda was a staunch devotee of Lord Vishnu and due to her penance and immense devotion, Jalandhar became indomitable. Jalandhar became so strong that even Lord Shiva was unable to defeat him. Lord Shiva then approached Lord Vishnu and asked for his help. Lord Vishnu transformed himself and tricked Vrinda in believing that he was Jalandhar. This destroyed the chastity of Vrinda and Jalandhar finally got killed. Realizing this fact, Vrinda cursed Lord Vishnu that he would become a black stone and will get separated from his wife. Cursing Lord Vishnu, Vrinda immolated herself and became a Tulsi plant. In the meanwhile, Vishnu blessed Tulsi, that He would get married to her in the form of Shaligram stone (black stone). This made Tulsi a Goddess and highly revered. Another scripture points to the fact that Tulsi came out of the Samudra Manthan (churning) of the Ksheer Sagar (milky ocean) for the benefit of mankind. She was later married to Lord Vishnu. Therefore, Tulsi is considered as the plant incarnation of Devi Lakshmi and a consort of Lord Vishnu. Due to this fact, she is also known as Haripriye (dear to Lord Vishnu), Krisna-Jivani (life and soul of Krishna), Visva Pavani (purifier of the three Lokas) and Vrindavani (found in Vrindavan).

2. Tulsi plant, also known as Holy Basil is commonly found in the South-East Asian regions, especially in India. These are short perennial shrubs which run up to a height of 3 feet and when fully grown, bear very small rounded flowers at the tip. They have small dark elliptical leaves and have a very strong aroma and are astringent in taste. Tulsi beads are made out of the wood of Tulsi plants. The roots, stems, and twigs of these plants are dried in Sun. Thereafter, they are manually cut, shaped in the form of rounded objects. The rounded beads are then drilled so as to make them pass through a thread. It is further polished and handcrafted with intricate designs to make it look more beautiful and to increase its durability. These beads are then passed through a strong silk thread to make a Tulsi Mala. Usually, 108 beads are there in a Tulsi mala with an additional bead which is known as the Sumeru bead. The Sumeru bead is made larger than other beads in the mala and is sometimes known as the Bindu. What are the Benefits of Wearing Tulsi Mala? Tulsi beads have divine powers and represent Goddess Lakshmi- the holy consort of Lord Vishnu. It is believed that Goddess Lakshmi never leaves the native wherever the Tulsi is present. Being dear to Lord Vishnu, it has infinite mystical powers which can spiritually elevate the native from this mundane world. Besides, Tulsi has great medicinal values and are frequently used in the Ayurveda sciences for treatment of various diseases.

3. 1.According to Skanda Purana, upon wearing of Tulsi mala, a person is liberated from all sins in his life. 2.Wearing of Tulsi mala increases the concentration of the natives and it helps the wearer to remain calm, relaxed and focused at the same time. 3.It guides us to a path of spirituality and enlightenment. 4.Beads can help us to balance the Kapha and Pitta Dosha in our bodies. Excess weight, improper digestion, sluggishness, and whooping cough can easily be cured with the help of beads. 5.Wearing of Tulsi mala can shield us from voodoo, black magic, and psychic attacks. It protects the wearer from bad dreams. Untimely death doesn’t occur to a native if he is decked with the mala. Tulsi mala comes in Various different types depend on wearing features you can wear them as tulsi bracelets, locket, Earings Etc. By shrikrishnastore