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News India Live, Digital Desk: You will definitely find a plant in the courtyard or balcony of every Indian house – and that is Tulsi Maa Of. We have been seeing since childhood that after taking bath in the morning, mother or grandmother fills a pot of Tulsi, offers water and folds her hands. We all believe that watering Tulsi daily brings happiness and prosperity in the house.
But wait! Do you know that there are two special days mentioned in the scriptures when offering water to Tulsi can cause ‘harm’ instead of ‘benefits’? Yes, we often commit this mistake unknowingly and then wonder why there is no prosperity in the house.
Come, let us know in very simple language what those days are and what is the interesting reason behind it.
1. Why is it ‘forbidden’ to offer water on the day of Ekadashi?
This is the most important and noteworthy thing. coming every month Ekadashi Water should not be offered to Tulsi at all on this day.
- Reason: According to beliefs, Tulsi Mata is a great devotee of Lord Vishnu. On the day of Ekadashi, they pray hard for their Lord Vishnu. ‘Nirjala Vrat’ (Fast without water).
- Mistake: Now think, if someone has observed a fast and we forcefully try to make them drink water, then their fast will be broken, right? This is exactly what happens when we pour water into Tulsi on Ekadashi. It is believed that this breaks their penance and is not considered auspicious. Therefore, on this day, just joining hands from a distance is enough.
2. There is ‘No Entry’ even on Sunday
The day of the week when everyone has a holiday is Sunday. But do you know that this is considered the day of rest of Tulsi Mata?
- Reason: It is said in the scriptures that Tulsi ji rests on Sunday. It is not considered right to tease them, offer water or pluck their leaves on this day. Doing this leads to blame.
Apart from this, keep these things in mind also
Tulsi plant is not just a bush, but is the actual form of Lakshmi. So avoid some minor mistakes:
- After sunset: Never touch Tulsi or offer water to it after dusk (darkness). It is best to light only ghee lamp in the evening.
- When not to pluck leaves: One should never pluck basil leaves without bathing, with dirty hands or unnecessarily just for smelling them.
- Dry Plant: If basil dries up at home, instead of throwing it away, float it in a river or bury it in the soil, and immediately plant a new plant. It is not auspicious to keep dry basil at home.
So next time when you go towards Tulsi with Lota, do check the calendar. Faith has its place, but following the rules is equally important.
