Showing posts with label Lord Vishu. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Lord Vishu. Show all posts

Wednesday, 12 September 2012

Bring Fortune & Good Luck With Tulsi Mala


Tulsi plant has its own significance in Hindu tradition. Mala made up of Tulsi beads is considered as very sacred and auspicious. It consists of 108 beads of Tulsi wood in a string and one additional or 109th bead referred as Sumeru bead. Sumeru can be a Tulsi bead or of any other crystal or metal. To do a jaap or mantra chanting one can use this Tulsi mala to increase their concentration starting from adjacent bead of Sumeru and ending after completing after complete one round of 108 beads. It has been believed that while repeating the mantra chanting one should go in reverse direction instead of crossing Sumeru bead.

The Tulsi mala is available in different colors such as brown, black as well as sandalwood color, depending on the type of Tulsi plant. Many people also wear this mala around their neck or in their wrist, as it is said that it brings good luck as well as fortune to them. The plant of Tulsi carries various healing properties for various health disorders. Just a touch of this auspicious plant helps an individual to get rid of any kind of stress and connects their inner self with the divine power. The Tulsi mala has been getting used to worship various incarnations of the Lord Vishnu.

Friday, 7 September 2012

Significance Of Tulsi Plant


Tulsi is also termed as living goddess, placed in the courtyard of houses and various temples. As per a mythological tale, Lord Vishu helped in bringing Tulsi to the earth for its betterment. It is said that, whenever a Tulsi is planted at any place, that place becomes holy place and not a single energy or evil eye can cross that place.
Tulsi is a plant that consists of very aromatic leaves as well as minute glands. The seeds of this plant are mainly red and yellow in color, whereas flower is of purple color. It carries several beneficial effects and acts as anti-viral, anti-bacterial as well as anti-microbial agent.
The mercury traces in the leaves of this plant is used for the treatment of deadly diseases such as cancer and many other health disorders such as upset stomach and bronchitis. It works very effectively in curing common cold and flu. The leaves of the holy plant are also very good for skin problems.
Tulsi Mala made from the 108 beads of dried stem of this plant is considered as a sign of devotion and dedication towards the God. It has also been used for treating high fever and disorders caused by wind aliments.