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Tulsi is called Vishnu Priya and it is believed that in the houses where Tulsi is planted, Gods and Goddesses reside there and there is positive energy around the house. Tulsi has great importance in religion as well as in Ayurveda. It is also called the queen of herbs. Due to the beliefs related to Tulsi, there is a tradition of planting Tulsi in the house. One should avoid plucking basil leaves on Ekadashi, Amavasya and Sunday. Know special things related to Tulsi…
Tulsi legend
In ancient times, a demon named Shankhchud was married to Tulsi. Shankhachud was a demon, he became invincible due to the virtue of Tulsi’s devotion to husband. Even all the gods together were not able to kill Shankhachuda. Troubled by Shankhachur, all the gods reached Lord Shiva. Then Shiva said that as long as Tulsi remained faithful to Shankhachur, he could not be killed. To kill Shankhachud, first of all Tulsi will have to break his vow of marriage. Vishnu did this work on the instructions of Lord Shiva. Lord Vishnu broke Tulsi’s vow of marriage by deceit and Shiva killed Shankhachuda. When Tulsi came to know that Lord Vishnu had cheated him, he cursed Lord Vishnu to turn into a stone. Lord Vishnu accepted the curse of Tulsi, Shaligram is the form of Lord Vishnu. Lord Vishnu gave a boon to Tulsi that from now on you will be worshiped in the form of Gandaki river and Tulsi plant. Tulsi will be specially used in my puja also. Gandaki river flowing in Nepal is considered to be the form of Tulsi. In this river, a special type of black stones are found, on which there are marks of chakra, mace etc. These stones are considered Shaligram, the form of Lord Vishnu.
Ayurvedic benefits of Tulsi
Tulsi has antibacterial, antiviral and antioxidant properties, which are very beneficial for our health. Regular consumption of basil increases our immunity. Basil leaves are used in many medicines.