As the name suggests, Tulsi Kanthi Mala is a string made from dried stems of the Holy Tulsi plant. While each bead holds the power of the goddess Tulsi, the Tulsi Plant is celebrated as the incarnation of Vrinda Devi who is the symbol of pure devotion to lord. Despite just being an ornament, it carries a sacred shield for the devotees of Lord Krishna, Lord Rama and Lord Vishnu from the Indian Tradition. Wearing Tulsi Kanthi Mala depicts the expression of love, faith and surrender to the lord. It is just like the traditional Mangalsutra that portrays that we are married to Shyam Sundar.
Besides that, according to Premanand Ji Maharaj, it is mandatory to wear Tulsi Kanthi Mala, as it is the symbol of protection because Tulsi Devi is the Vrinda Sakhi of Lord Krishna and if you wear a Tulsi Mala then the Yumdutas can’t approach you because you are under the lord’s care.
Types of Tulsi Kanthi Mala
One String: It is suitable for any devotee who has just begun their Vaishnava lifestyle and it’s the first step of their journey towards the lord. It is a single round mala which is very light-weight, so can be worn as a daily-wear gear. In case you haven’t yet started your journey towards the lord, you can still start by wearing One Round Tusi Kanthi Mala and start experiencing the change within.
Two String: It contains the two rounds of Tulsi Kanthi Mala and is suitable for those devotees who have completely accepted the Vaishnava lifestyle and are ready to surrender them to lord. Simply put, it is the symbol of deeper devotion.
Three String: It is worn by only those devotees who have received it as Deeksha (spiritual guidance) from their Guru. It contains the three rounds of mala and is considered to be the last stage of devotion in which devotees surrender themselves to the lord completely.
Steps to Wear Tulsi Kanthi Mala
(As such, Lord Krishna doesn’t believe in rules, as they only follow the emotions; however, you can wear it using these steps)
- According to Hari Bhakti Vilas, anyone can wear Tulsi Kanthi Mala.
- Purge yourself by taking a bath before wearing it.
- Now, wear it with pure love & respect.
- Avoid placing it on the floor as it is highly sacred.
- Do not remove it needlessly. And don’t use it as a fashion ornament.
- Chant Lord’s Mantras and follow Vaishnava Lifestyle.
- Married couples can also wear it without causing any restrictions to their married life.
- Also, it is necessary to take off your tulsi mala while going to any funeral. However, you can also wear it again once you’re back, but only after taking a bath.
Tips to Find a Genuine Tulsi Kanthi Mala Online
- Firstly, it is imperative to know that hand-made Tulsi mala contains improper shaped beads. So, if the shape of the beads is equal in size and overly polished, then your mala is not original.
- Secondly, if the holes of the beads are too broad, then it is not the original mala.
- Moreover, the color of the original mala ranges from only dark brown to black and you can check the same with fragrance as well.
- Lastly, original Tulsi Kanthi Mala always contains joints as its stem is not so broad, so multiple stems are combined to make pendants and other ornaments.
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