Shloka 124
The Glory of Dhātrī (Āmalakī) and Tulasī: Ekādaśī Observance and Protection from Preta States
हरिलिंगेषु चान्येषु सालग्रामशिलासु च । तुलसीग्रहणं कृत्वा विष्णोः सायुज्यमाव्रजेत्
hariliṃgeṣu cānyeṣu sālagrāmaśilāsu ca | tulasīgrahaṇaṃ kṛtvā viṣṇoḥ sāyujyamāvrajet
Indem man Tulasī bei der Verehrung der Hari-liṅgas, anderer heiliger Sinnbilder und auch der Śālagrāma-Steine darbringt, gelangt man zu sāyujya—zur Vereinigung mit Viṣṇu.
Unspecified (narrative voice within Padma Purāṇa, Sṛṣṭikhaṇḍa)
Concept: Offering Tulasī in worship to Hari’s emblems—especially Śālagrāma—leads to Viṣṇu-sāyujya (union).
Application: In daily pūjā, offer clean Tulasī leaves with mantra and humility; treat sacred icons with purity; cultivate surrender rather than transactional ritualism.
Primary Rasa: shanta
Secondary Rasa: adbhuta
Type: tirtha
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"A black, spiral-marked Śālagrāma stone rests on a silver pedestal beside a conch and discus motif; a devotee places fresh Tulasī leaves upon it with folded hands. From the stone rises a gentle sapphire radiance forming Viṣṇu’s outline, suggesting sāyujya—devotee and divine presence merging in serene light.","primary_figures":["Śālagrāma-śilā","Tulasī leaves","Viṣṇu (radiant manifestation)","devotee","Hari-liṅga (optional emblem)"],"setting":"Temple sanctum or home altar with pañcapātra, incense, lamp, and a small water vessel; subtle river imagery hinting at Gaṇḍakī origin.","lighting_mood":"divine radiance","color_palette":["sapphire blue","gold leaf","jet black","emerald green","pearl white"],"tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore painting style: central Śālagrāma on an ornate pedestal with heavy gold-leaf halo; devotee offering bright green Tulasī; Viṣṇu’s form emerging in gold and blue; rich crimson backdrop, gem-studded ornaments, conch-disc motifs in the border.","pahari_prompt":"Pahari miniature style: intimate altar scene with delicate brushwork; Śālagrāma’s spiral markings finely rendered; Tulasī leaves vivid; soft blue aura shaping Viṣṇu; cool palette with lyrical serenity and refined facial expressions.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural style: stylized Śālagrāma and Tulasī enlarged as sacred symbols; bold outlines; Viṣṇu appearing in a circular aura; strong red-yellow-green with deep blue, temple-wall composition emphasizing mokṣa-phala.","pichwai_prompt":"Pichwai cloth painting style: Śālagrāma at center framed by lotus and Tulasī vine borders; Kṛṣṇa/Viṣṇu symbols (conch, discus, peacock-feather patterns) surrounding; intricate floral detailing, deep indigo background with gold highlights, serene devotional focus."}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"devotional","suggested_raga":"Bhupali","pace":"slow-meditative","voice_tone":"reverent-soft","sound_elements":["conch shell (soft)","temple bells","low drone (tanpura)","incense crackle","silence after mantra"]}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: चान्येषु = च + अन्येषु; सायुज्यमाव्रजेत् = सायुज्यम् + आ + व्रजेत् (म् + आ).
FAQs
It prescribes offering or employing tulasī leaves in worship directed to Viṣṇu—especially in connection with Hari-emblems and śālagrāma stones.
The verse states that such tulasī-centered worship leads to Viṣṇu’s sāyujya—intimate union/communion with Viṣṇu, a liberation-fruit in Vaiṣṇava theology.
Śālagrāma-śilās are treated as especially sacred, iconic manifestations associated with Viṣṇu worship; the verse highlights tulasī-offering to them as particularly meritorious.