In Sanatan Dharma, Tulsi plant is considered very sacred and revered. In most Hindu homes, the Tulsi plant is considered a symbol of religious faith and positivity. However, sometimes the basil plant dries up due to weather, lack of care or natural reasons. In such a situation, people often consider it useless and throw it away.
According to religious beliefs, it is not considered appropriate to throw dry basil in the garbage. It is believed that even after drying, basil leaves, stem and wood can be useful in religious activities. Let us know about 5 traditional remedies related to dry basil.
1. Make a garland of Tulsi and use it
According to religious beliefs, a garland made of dry basil wood is considered very sacred. Many devotees wear Tulsi garland in devotion to Lord Vishnu, Shri Krishna and Narayan. It is believed that this brings peace in the mind and development of spiritual feelings.
2. Install in the temple
If the basil in the house dries up, then some of its dry twigs or leaves can be kept respectfully in the home temple. There is a religious belief that this maintains the flow of positive energy in the house and increases the importance of worship.
3. Tradition of tying at the main gate
In some traditions, there is a belief in tying small branches of dry basil at the main door. It is believed that this keeps negativity away and auspiciousness enters the house. However, this is a tradition entirely based on religious and folk beliefs.
4. Use in Havan
Dry basil wood and leaves are also used as havan material. According to religious beliefs, use of Tulsi in Havan is considered to purify the environment and increase positive energy.
5. Use in lamp
Some people also use small sticks of dry basil in religious rituals or for lighting lamps. It is believed that this increases the spiritual importance of worship and creates an atmosphere of auspiciousness in the house.
What to do with dry basil?
If the Tulsi gets completely dried and it is not possible to use it, then the tradition of respectfully immersing it in a holy place, river or in the roots of plants is also prevalent. It is advisable to avoid throwing it in general waste.
Why is Tulsi so important?
In religious texts, Tulsi is considered to be the form of Goddess Lakshmi and dear to Lord Vishnu. This is the reason why even after the Tulsi plant dries up, there is a tradition of keeping and using it with respect.