Shloka 29
Devotpatti-nirūpaṇa — Hari’s Pūrṇatva
Completeness) and the Ritual Doctrine of Sāra (Essence
तुलसी सर्वदा सारा एकादश्यामपि द्विज / आर्द्रा वाप्यथवा शुष्का सार्द्रा सारवती स्मृता
tulasī sarvadā sārā ekādaśyāmapi dvija / ārdrā vāpyathavā śuṣkā sārdrā sāravatī smṛtā
ឱ ព្រះទ្វិជ (អ្នកកើតពីរដង) ទុលសីមានសារសំខាន់ និងសុភមង្គលជានិច្ច—ជាពិសេសនៅថ្ងៃឯកាទសី។ មិនថាសើម ឬស្ងួត ទុលសីដែលប្រើជាមួយទឹក ត្រូវបានចងចាំថា ផ្តល់ផលពិត និងមានអានុភាព។
Lord Vishnu (speaking to Garuda/Vinata-putra)
Concept: Tulasī is perpetually potent and auspicious; devotionally offered (even dried, with water) it remains fruitful—especially on Ekādaśī.
Vedantic Theme: Bhakti as purifier; sacred association (saṅga) and intention (bhāva) elevate simple substances into enduring spiritual efficacy.
Application: Offer tulasī to Viṣṇu regularly; observe Ekādaśī with tulasī-sevā; if fresh leaves are unavailable, dried tulasī with water is still acceptable in devotion (within tradition).
Primary Rasa: shanta
Secondary Rasa: adbhuta
Related Themes: Garuda Purana 3.14.25–28 (contrast: many foods lose sāra by time; tulasī remains sāra).
FAQs
This verse states that Tulasi is always spiritually efficacious, and its merit is emphasized on Ekadashi, making it a highly recommended offering in Vishnu-centered observances.
In the Preta Kanda’s ritual context, Tulasi is treated as a powerful sacred aid; the verse underscores that even dried Tulasi remains meritorious when used properly (notably with water), aligning with the text’s focus on effective devotional supports.
Keep Tulasi for daily worship—especially on Ekadashi—and know that even dried leaves can be used reverently (commonly with water) to maintain continuity of practice when fresh leaves are unavailable.