Jai Sriman Narayana !!
Padma Puranam describes the origin and the merits achieved out of wearing Rudraksha. Maharishi Veda Vyasa explains that the one who wears the Rudraksha is supreme among all the human beings. The mere sight of wearing Rudraksha by holy men, releases from the sins. A Rudraksha bead bears the features of Linga and Yoni on its surface. A Rudraksha without the above said features is not worth wearing. It is believed that one who wears the Rudraksha and chants acquires the double of its effect or power. There was a demon in Satya Yuga - Tripurasura. He acquired immense power and conquered all the deities. The deities approached Lord Shiva to kill the demon. Lord Shiva burnt the demon with his Third Eye. During the war with the demon, a few drops of Lord Shiva's sweat had fallen on the Earth and they transformed into huge Rudraksha Tree.
Amla (Nellikkai) has great nutritious qualities and religious significance has also been attached to it. It is one of the favorites of Lord Vishnu. Its consumption on the day of Ekadashi brings supreme virtues and long life. There is a story related to Amla and Lord Vishnu. Once a Chandala - hunter saw an Amla tree. He climbed up and ate Amla fruits to waive off his hunger. While climbing down, he fell down and died. The servants of Lord Yama tried all their efforts to bring back his soul to the custody of Lord Yama. Their repeated efforts went fruitless. They clarified their doubts with a Sage. The sage replied that the Chandala had consumed Amla fruits before his death, which is very dear to Lord Vishnu. The very fact itself was enough for the servants of Yama not to go near the Chandala.
The importance of Tulsi is explained by Lord Shiva to his Son Karthikeya. This is one of the holiest plant which can provide Salvation to the human being. Tulsi is very dear to Lord Vishnu, supreme among all the vegetation and has the capacity to fulfil all the desires of a human being. Lord Krishna dwells near every Tulsi plant, the spirits and Ghosts dare to venture near them. One who offers Tulsi to Lord Vishnu attains Salvation. One who carries Tulsi on Shirass at the time of death, reaches the Lotus feet of Sriman Narayana.
Jai Sriman Narayana !!
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