Shloka 134
The Glory of Dhātrī (Āmalakī) and Tulasī: Ekādaśī Observance and Protection from Preta States
या गतिः प्राप्यते धीरैः तुलसीसेविनां भवेत् । तुलसीदलेन चैकेन पूजयित्वा हरिं नरः
yā gatiḥ prāpyate dhīraiḥ tulasīsevināṃ bhavet | tulasīdalena caikena pūjayitvā hariṃ naraḥ
Keadaan luhur yang dicapai para bijaksana—itulah pula tujuan para pelayan Tulasī. Seseorang yang memuja Hari walau hanya dengan sehelai daun Tulasī, mencapai tujuan itu juga.
Unspecified narrator (context-dependent within Sṛṣṭikhaṇḍa 60)
Concept: The highest destiny of the wise is attainable through Tulasi-sevā; even one Tulasi leaf offered to Hari can grant that supreme goal.
Application: In daily worship, offer at least one Tulasi leaf to Vishnu/Krishna (or to a Vishnu symbol like śālagrāma) with a sincere prayer; cultivate steadiness (dhīratā) through regular practice rather than occasional grandeur.
Primary Rasa: adbhuta
Secondary Rasa: shanta
Type: celestial_realm
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"A devotee stands before a Vishnu shrine, offering a single fresh Tulasi leaf; as the leaf touches the deity’s lotus feet, a vast cosmic vision opens—lotus galaxies, Vaikuntha-like splendor, and the serene ‘gati of the dhīras’ unfolding as radiant pathways. Tulasi appears simultaneously as a humble leaf and as a subtle goddess-form blessing the devotee.","primary_figures":["Hari (Vishnu)","devotee (nara)","Tulasi-devī (subtle personified presence)","celestial attendants (optional: Garuda, Vishvaksena)"],"setting":"Temple sanctum with Vishnu murti or śālagrāma on a pedestal; behind it, a visionary opening into Vaikuntha-like celestial expanse","lighting_mood":"divine radiance","color_palette":["sapphire blue","lotus pink","gold leaf","emerald green","pearl white"],"tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore painting style: Vishnu in traditional South Indian iconography with heavy gold leaf halo, gem-studded crown, and rich red-green textiles; foreground devotee offering a single Tulasi leaf rendered in vivid emerald; background opens into Vaikuntha with gold-leaf architecture and lotus motifs, ornate embellishment throughout.","pahari_prompt":"Pahari miniature style: intimate sanctum scene with delicate brushwork; the single Tulasi leaf is the focal point; Vishnu’s calm face refined, with a soft Vaikuntha vision in pale blues and pinks; lyrical naturalism, subtle floral borders, gentle gradients of light.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural style: bold outlines and saturated natural pigments; Vishnu with characteristic large eyes and elaborate ornaments; Tulasi leaf highlighted in bright green; cosmic-lotus backdrop stylized in concentric patterns, temple-wall aesthetic.","pichwai_prompt":"Pichwai cloth painting style: Krishna/Vishnu-centered composition with abundant lotus motifs; the single Tulasi leaf offering foregrounded; intricate floral borders, peacocks and cows at margins, deep blues and gold, Nathdwara-inspired ornamentation and devotional richness."}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"devotional","suggested_raga":"Bhairavi","pace":"slow-meditative","voice_tone":"reverent-soft","sound_elements":["conch shell","temple bells","soft harmonium drone","gentle cymbals (kartal)","deep silence after the final pāda"]}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: तुलसीसेविनां = तुलसी-सेविनाम्; तुलसीदलेन = तुलसी-दलेन; चैकेन = च + एकेन
FAQs
It declares that serving Tulasi leads to the same exalted spiritual destination attained by the wise, and that even offering a single Tulasi leaf to Hari is highly efficacious.
It highlights devotion through simple, heartfelt worship—showing that a small offering (one Tulasi leaf) made to Hari can be spiritually transformative.
It teaches reverence, simplicity, and consistency in devotion: even modest acts done with sincerity—like offering Tulasi—carry profound spiritual value.