Tulsi Jap Mala By Pandit Nm Shrimali

Tulsi often referred to as the 'sacred basil' is the most sacred of the woods used in Indian worship - the only wood that is considered to be divinity itself. Likewise, the malas made of tulsi wood are considered very suitable for meditation.Tulsi clears the aura. It helps to balance vata and kapha doshas. Saying the mantra on Tulsi increases the spiritual power of the prayer, increases devotion and spiritual growth. It is believed that chanting a prayer using a tulsi japa mala increases the spiritual power of the prayer, devotion and spiritual growth of an individual.

According to scientists, the place containing tulsi plant becomes pollution free. The oil of the leaves is capable of destroying bacteria and insects. The leaves have mercury traces and are hence nowadays used in cancer curing Ayurvedic medicines. The juice of the leaves cures bronchitis and stomach upsets. The leaves paste cure all skin diseases and the decoction of the leaves cures common cold. Tulsi rosary cures a person from high fever, diseases of mind and from the ailment caused by disorder of the wind within the system

According to popular Indian belief, Wherever Tulsi is planted, the place becomes sanctified as a place of pilgrimage and the sepoys of Lord Death not dare to enter that place. In India, the Tulsi is regarded as the most sacred plant. It is a much branched erect bushy plant of about 4 feet height.

Its leaves are aromatic and they have minute glands. The flowers are purple in small clusters and the seeds are yellow and red.