Tulsi Katha: How did Tulsi originate? Read the amazing story of its birth here.

News Topical, Digital Desk : The Tulsi plant is revered in Sanatan Dharma. Planting this plant in the home brings happiness and peace, and with the blessings of Goddess Lakshmi, it creates the possibility of financial gain. Additionally, worshipping Tulsi daily destroys negative energy and brings happiness to the home. According to mythology, the most popular story of Tulsi's origin is associated with Goddess Vrinda. Let's read about the story related to Tulsi.

This is how Tulsi originated

According to legend, in ancient times, there was a young woman named Vrinda, a great devotee of Lord Vishnu. She belonged to the demon clan. She was married to a demon named Jalandhar. After this, she lived as a housewife and worshipped Lord Vishnu daily. During this time, a war broke out between the demons and the gods. Jalandhar sided with the demons. During the war, Vrinda said, "You are going to war, and I am going to perform a puja. I will pray to Lord Vishnu for your safety."

After this, Vrinda started doing penance for Lord Vishnu. The gods could not defeat Jalandhar in the battle. After this, Lord Vishnu, the protector of the world, took the form of Jalandhar and approached Vrinda. Vrinda touched Jalandhar's feet on seeing him. This broke Vrinda's chastity. At the same time, the gods defeated Jalandhar in the battle and killed him. After this, Vrinda came to know that she had been deceived. She got angry and cursed Lord Vishnu to turn into stone. After this, Vishnu ji turned into Shaligram stone.

This caused an uproar in all three worlds. At the request of Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth, Vrinda revoked her curse. Freeing the Lord from the curse, she herself committed sati with her husband Jalandhar. This is when a plant was created, which came to be known as Tulsi. Lord Vishnu granted the boon that Shaligram would always be with her. She would certainly be worshipped along with him.

Religious significance of Tulsi Puja

According to religious belief, the Tulsi plant is a favorite of Lord Vishnu. It is believed that homes with a Tulsi plant are protected from negative energies and that Vastu defects are removed. Worshiping Tulsi increases happiness and prosperity and pleases Goddess Lakshmi.

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