Haribol Posted 14 hours ago Today I’ve been given a tulsi (holy Basel) to raise Quote Tulasi has been used in Ayurvedic and Siddhapractices for its supposed medicinal properties.[21][22] Tulasi is a sacred plant for Hindus, particularly the Vaishnavite sect. It is worshipped as the avatar of Lakshmi,[citation needed] and is often planted in courtyards of Hindu houses or temples to Hanuman.[23] The ritual lighting of lamps each evening during Kartik includes the worship of the tulsi plant.[24][25] Vaishnavites are also known as "those who bear the tulsiaround the neck".[23] Tulasi Vivaha is a ceremonial festival performed between Prabodhini Ekadashi (the 11th or 12thlunar day of the bright fortnight of the Hindu month of Kartika) and Kartik Purnima (the full moon of the month).[26][27] Every evening, Odia and Bengali Hindus place earthen lamps in front of tulsi plants. During the Kati Bihu festival celebrated in Assam, people light earthen lamps (diya) at the foot of the household tulsi plants and pray.[28] Here she is: As you can see, she is a newborn baby girl, but one day she will reach the heavens. Perhaps she might let us join her, when she has become youthfully mature, and we’ve become old 💐 I think I will call her Emma, but open for suggestions. How does one nurture this sacred seed, and will you raise her with me? Sincerly, Your local schizo Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lairg Posted 10 hours ago 3 hours ago, Haribol said: How does one nurture this sacred seed The reason the plant is called holy is that there is a higher deva over-lighting the species. Give the plant light from your heart every time you look at it, and the deva will take you into its care also 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nungali Posted 9 hours ago (edited) It probably got its 'Holy' reputation as it dispels nasties ( like the ones in stored grain and also in the soil ) . I am doing an experiment at the moment since my soil seems to have nasty nematodes in it - I have planted some out in separate containers ( from the garden beds ) to see if certain veggies grow better next to it . Also the excess ( as it grows so fast and well here ) makes a great Thai food ingredient . I recommend you also take some in the medicinal form . https://health.clevelandclinic.org/benefits-of-holy-basil . Edited 9 hours ago by Nungali 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Haribol Posted 7 hours ago 4 hours ago, seedling said: I was recently gifted a holy basil plant and it's very easy to care for. The seeds spread and sprout easily leaving you with lots of baby plants. Once the seed stalk dries out just prune them. For purposes of prayer the traditional structure is usually placed in the center of the courtyard making it is easy to circumambulate. Made a duplicate thread, so moving seedlings words of wisdom over here Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
