The Art of Caring for Srimati Tulasi Devi, Isanah devi dasi

A guide on growing and maintaining Tulasi Devi in all conditions

Srimati Tulasi devi is Srimati Vrinda devi's beautiful partial expansion in this material world. Caring for Tulasi devi is purifying to one's self, pleasing to Lord Krishna, and, by her mercy, bestows upon one the privilege of devotional service and the attainment of love of God.

There are two types of Tulasis: Those plants that develop a beautiful purple coloration on their stems and leaves when grown in direct sunlight and dark purple to pink flowers are called Krishna Tulasis. These intergrade through a spectrum of intermediates to the Rama Tulasis, whose leaves and stems never turn purple and their flowers are pure white.

To the scientific community, Tulasi is a member of the Lamiaceae or mint familiy, and is known by her Latin name Ocimum sanctum. The generic name Ocimum means she is related to the herb basil, and the specific epithet sanctum means «holy» in honor of her exalted status, hence she is also called «Holy Basil».

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