Bhakthadasi

Thulasi, the greatest devotee of Vishnu Bhagavan, is known by several names. All the names are equally dear to Bhagavan. Tulasi is the manifestation of Vrindadevi, the Goddess of forest. 1 Vrindavani: she who appears in the forest of Vrindavan. Thulasi is abundant in Vrindavan where Krishna's leelaas were staged. He grew up there until he went to Mathura to kill Kamsa. 2. Vrinda: Who appears in the form of plants or trees. Vrindadevi's manifestation as plant. 3. Vishva-pujita: one who is worshipped in all the 14 worlds 4. Pushpasara: the greatest of all flowers and Krishna's most favorite flower or leaf. According to Krishna, just a leaf of tulasi and water kept at His feet with devotion is the greatest offering. With out Thulasi on Him, he does not like to look at oither flowers, even lotus and rose. 5. Nandini: She who brings faith and joy. 6. Krishna-jivani: One who brings life to Lord Krishna. 7. Vishva-pavani: One who purifies all fourteen worlds. Modern scie...

We all know that in Raamaavathaara, Lord Rama gave his paadukam to Bharatha and Bharatha ruled the country for 14 years with Raamapadukam on the throne. In Dwaapara yuga, Krishna did something different. On the ninth day of the Mahabharatha yudddham, Duryodhana went to Bhisma's camp for a discussion about the strategy of winning the war. He told Bhishma that Kauravas would need his whole hearted help to defeat Pandavaas and Bishma should do everything possible to destroy them. Duryodhana's tone and words indirectly meant that Bishma was not using his skills and unparalleled power in the war. Bhishma promised Duryodhana that he would kill all Pandavas and kingdom will be theirs. Duryodhana was very happy and went back to his camp. Some spies of Pandavas heard this and came and told Draupadi about Bhisma's fresh promise to Duryodhana. Draupadi new Bhisma's power and could not sleep that night. When everybody slept, she slowly got up and started walking through the ...