Tulasī—a pure devotee in the form of a basil plant held sacred by the Vaiṣṇavas and is very dear to Śrī Kṛṣṇa. Its leaves and mañjarīs (buds) are always offered to His lotus feet; Mañjarī- the small, purplish flowers of the tulasī plant. Mañjarīs, along with tulasī leaves, are offered only to the Supreme Personality of Godhead. They must be fresh.
Tulasi-a pure devotee in the form of a basil plant held sacred by the Vaisnavas and is very dear to Sri Krsna. Its leaves and manjaris (buds) are always offered to His lotus feet; Manjari- the small, purplish flowers of the tulasi plant. Manjaris, along with tulasi leaves, are offered only to the Supreme Personality of Godhead. They must be fresh.
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