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Tulasi Devi, revered as the goddess of devotion and the beloved of Lord Vishnu and Krishna, holds a unique place in Vedic and Bhakti traditions. More than a sacred plant, Tulasi is worshipped as a divine personality whose presence purifies the mind, sanctifies offerings, and uplifts the heart toward spiritual awakening. Her mantras are chanted for protection from negative influences, liberation from karmic entanglements, and deepening one’s connection with the Supreme Lord.
On this page, discover powerful Tulasi mantras used for japa (repetition), pūjā (ritual worship), and daily meditation. Each mantra invokes her grace—whether through simple invocations, Gāyatrī mantras, or prayers of gratitude while offering leaves. Chanting Tulasi mantras with sincerity brings auspiciousness, dissolves sins of Kali-yuga, and invites the blessings of divine love, peace, and inner purity.
ॐ तुलस्यै विद्महे ।
विष्णुप्रियायै धीमहि ।
तन्नो वृन्दा प्रचोदयात् ॥
Om Tulasyai Vidmahe
Viṣṇupriyāyai Dhīmahi
Tanno Vṛndā Prachodayāt
Om! Let us contemplate Tulasi Devi;
Let us meditate upon Viṣṇu’s beloved;
May that sacred Vṛndā inspire and guide our intellect.
This mantra glorifies Tulasi as the beloved of Viṣṇu/Kṛṣṇa, and the giver of spiritual inspiration.
Chanting this mantra:
In Vedic tradition, Tulasi Devi is considered one of the holiest beings, essential for worship.
No offering to Lord Viṣṇu or Kṛṣṇa is considered complete without a Tulasi leaf — her presence sanctifies all devotion.
Thus, this mantra is extremely powerful for:
The Vrindādevy-aṣṭakam, or "Eight Prayers Glorifying Vrindā Devi," is a deeply revered Sanskrit hymn that extols the glories of Śrī Vrindā Devi — the divine goddess who personally serves the eternal pastimes (līlās) of Rādhā and Kṛṣṇa in Vṛndāvana. Manifesting as Tulasi Devi on Earth, Vrindā orchestrates the divine forests, flowers, birds, and sacred environments where the transcendental sports of the Lord unfold. Composed in eight lyrical verses and a concluding prayer, the Vrindādevy-aṣṭakam beautifully describes her stunning form, her supreme service, and her unparalleled role as the intimate manager of Vṛndāvana’s spiritual beauty.
This page also shares the sacred principles for worshiping Tulasi Devi, drawn from authoritative sources like the Vāyu Purāṇa. It is explained that Tulasi must be picked with utmost respect — after bathing, with care not to hurt her branches — and accompanied by proper prayers. The sacred Tulasi leaves, born from nectar and beloved to Lord Keśava (Kṛṣṇa), are essential for pure worship in Kali-yuga. By chanting these prayers and observing these practices, devotees invoke Tulasi Devi’s mercy, which purifies the heart, grants residence in Vṛndāvana, and brings the soul closer to the eternal service of Śrī Śrī Rādhā-Kṛṣṇa.
1.
gangeya-campeya-tadid-vinindi-rocih-pravaha-snapita-ātma-vṛnde bandhuka-randhra-dyuti-divya-vaso-vṛnde namas te caraṇāravindam
O Vrinda Devi, I offer my respectful obeisances to your feet.
You are bathed in your own splendor, which defeats the effulgence of lightning and the golden campaka flower. The luster of your transcendental garments defeats the beauty of the blue bandhuka flower.
2.
bimba-dharo ditvara-manda-hāsya-nāsāgra-muktā-dyuti-dīpitasye vicitra-ratnābharaṇa-śriyādhye vṛnde namas te caraṇāravindam
O Vrinda Devi, I offer my respectful obeisances to your lotus feet.
Your face is illuminated by the splendor of the pearl decorating the tip of your nose, and by the extraordinary gentle smile on the two bimba fruits which are your lips. You are enriched by the beauty of the amazing and colorful jewels and ornaments you wear.
3.
samasta-vaikuṇṭha-śiromaṇau śrī-kṛṣṇasya vṛndāvana-dhanya-dhāmni datta-adhikāre vṛṣabhānu-putryā vṛnde namas te caraṇāravindam
O Vrinda Devi, I offer my respectful obeisances to your lotus feet.
Shrimati Radharani, the daughter of King Vrishabhanu, has made you the ruling monarch of Lord Krishna’s opulent and auspicious abode of Vrindavana, which is the crest jewel of all the Vaikuntha planets.
4.
tvad-ājñayā pallava-puṣpa-bhṛṅga-mṛgādibhir mādhava-keli-kuñjaḥ madhv-ādibhir bhānti vibhūṣyamāṇā vṛnde namas te caraṇāravindam
O Vrinda Devi, I offer my respectful obeisances to your lotus feet.
Because of your order, the groves where Lord Madhava performs His pastimes appear very splendid, decorated with blossoming flowers, bumblebees, deer, and other auspicious animals, flowers, and birds.
5.
tvadīya-dūtyena nikuñja-yunor aty-utkayoh keli-vilāsa-siddhiḥ tvat-saubhāgyaṁ kena nirucyatāṁ tad vṛnde namas te caraṇāravindam
O Vrinda Devi, I offer my respectful obeisances to your lotus feet.
Who can describe your good fortune? You were the messenger who brought about the perfection of the amorous pastimes of Radha and Krishna, the youthful couple who enthusiastically sport in the groves of Vrindavana.
6.
rāsābhilāṣo vasatiś ca vṛndāvane tvad-īśāṅghri-saroja-sevā labhyā ca puṁsāṁ kṛpayā tavaiva vṛnde namas te caraṇāravindam
O Vrinda Devi, I offer my respectful obeisances to your lotus feet.
The living entities who attain the service of the lotus feet of your Lord reside in Vrindavana. And the desire to understand the Lord’s amazing pastimes of the rasa dance is only by your mercy.
7.
tvaṁ kīrtyase sātvata-tantra-vidbhir līlābhidhānā kila kṛṣṇa-śaktiḥ tavaiva mūrtiḥ tulasī nṛ-loke vṛnde namas te caraṇāravindam
O Vrinda Devi, I offer my respectful obeisances to your lotus feet.
Those who have studied the Satvata-tantra glorify you. You are Lord Krishna’s potency for performing pastimes, and you are known as Tulasi Devi in the human society.
8.
bhaktyā vihīna aparādha-lakṣaiḥ kṣiptāś ca kāmādi-taraṅga-madhye kṛpāmayī tvaṁ śaraṇaṁ prapannā vṛnde namas te caraṇāravindam
O Vrinda Devi, I offer my respectful obeisances to your lotus feet.
Those who are devoid of devotion to Lord Hari, and are thrown by their offenses into the waves of lust and other inauspicious qualities, may take shelter of you.
9.
vṛndāṣṭakaṁ yaḥ śṛṇuyāt paṭhet vā vṛndāvana-ādhiṣṭhita-pāda-abja-bhṛṅgaḥ sa prāpya vṛndāvana-nitya-vāsaṁ tat-prema-sevāṁ labhate kṛtārthaḥ
O Vrinda Devi, I offer my respectful obeisances to your lotus feet.
Let a person who becomes like a bumblebee at the lotus feet of Radha-Krishna, and who reads or hears these eight verses describing the glories of Vrinda Devi, eternally reside at Goloka Vrindavana. He attains devotional service in pure love of Godhead, and all his spiritual aspirations become fulfilled.
patrāṇāṁ cayaṇe vipra
bhagnā śākhā yadā bhavet
tadā hṛdi vyathā viṣṇor
dīyate tulasī-pateḥ
karatala-trayaṁ dattvā
cinuyāt tulasī-dalam
yathā na kampate śākhā
tulasīyā divya-sattamā
O learned one, when picking Tulasi leaves, if a branch is broken, then pain is caused in the heart of Lord Viṣṇu, the Lord of Tulasi. Therefore, before picking, one should clap the hands three times and then gently pick the leaves, making sure that the branches of Tulasi Devi do not shake.
Picking Tulasi leaves is not a casual action — it is an act of worship.
Breaking branches or harming Tulasi Devi causes spiritual offense and disturbs Lord Viṣṇu emotionally (because Tulasi is extremely dear to Him).
Thus, before picking:
Only leaves that are respectfully collected will bring proper blessings and purification during worship.
One should say:
tulasy amṛta-janmāsi sadā tva keśava-priyā |
keśavārthe vicinvāmi varadā bhava śobhanā ||
tvad-aṅga-sambhavair patrāir pūjayāmi yathā harim |
tathā kuru pavitrāṅgi kalau mālā-vināśini ||
O Tulasi Devi! You are born from nectar and are eternally the beloved of Lord Keśava. For the sake of worshiping Keśava, I am gathering your leaves. O giver of boons and beautiful goddess, with the leaves that have sprung from your own body, I worship Lord Hari. Please, O pure-bodied one, make this worship successful, for you are the destroyer of the sins of Kali-yuga.