Swami Premanand Ji Maharaj, a revered spiritual saint and bhakti yogi, emphasizes the divine significance of wearing a Tulsi Kanthi Mala, especially for devotees of Lord Krishna and Vishnu. Here are the main benefits he often highlights:
🌿 1. Spiritual Protection
Premanand Ji Maharaj explains that Tulsi (Holy Basil) is not an ordinary plant—it is the beloved of Lord Vishnu. Wearing her kanthi mala acts as a spiritual shield that protects the devotee from negative energies, evil eyes, and ghostly influences.
🕉️ 2. Brings Devotion (Bhakti)
Tulsi Mala helps deepen one’s devotion (bhakti) towards Radha-Krishna. Maharaj Ji teaches that just as devotees wear a kanthi to show their belonging to the Lord, it also reminds the wearer to stay on the path of devotion and righteousness.
🌸 3. Purifies the Mind and Heart
According to Maharaj Ji, wearing the Tulsi mala helps purify one’s thoughts, speech, and actions. It generates sattvik (pure) vibrations around the person, making it easier to focus on japa (chanting), meditation, and pure living.
🙏 4. Sign of Surrender
Swami Premanand Ji often says:
“जो तुलसी माला धारण करता है, वह भगवान का है।”
(“One who wears Tulsi mala belongs to the Lord.”)
Wearing the kanthi is a symbol of surrender and dedication to Lord Krishna, much like a spiritual badge that shows divine connection.
🕊️ 5. Brings Peace and Health
Tulsi is known in Ayurveda for its medicinal properties. Maharaj Ji connects this to the spiritual level too—saying that wearing it brings mental peace, balanced emotions, and can even improve health and vitality through divine grace.
🌼 6. Essential for Naam Jaap
Premanand Ji Maharaj strongly recommends Tulsi Kanthi Mala for those doing Naam Jaap (chanting the Lord’s name). He says chanting with a Tulsi mala or while wearing one multiplies the spiritual benefit of each mantra or name of God.
⚠️ Important Advice from Premanand Ji Maharaj:
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Always keep the Tulsi Mala with respect and purity.
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Do not wear it in unclean places or while eating non-sattvik food.
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It should only be worn after taking initiation or with a sincere heart and devotion.
