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
ஞானிகள் அடையும் உயர்ந்த நிலை எதுவோ, துளசி சேவிப்போருக்கும் அதுவே. ஒரே துளசி இலை கொண்டு ஹரியைப் பூஜிக்கும் மனிதன் அந்தப் பதவியை அடைகிறான்.
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.