This morning I was in complete anxiety for Tulasi. I had to be off for three days so as not to contaminate Her. So I did my best to ask around on who would like to take care of Tulasi and clean the pujari room. A new Bhaktin came in so maybe I can ask Her if she would like to help since I have to be gone for about three days.
Tulasi's room was a complete mess. Her watering can was in the shower and a few of Her Aarti items were still left out. And Her floor was a mess.:( I could tell right away that Tulasi was not happy this morning about it so I begged forgiveness from Her about not being able to take care of her for three days. But after I cleaned up Her room she was very happy because I noticed Her leaves lifted up a little bit. So I felt better afterwards. I am beginning to tell when Tulasi is happy and when she is not. I'm always concerned for Her especially when I see Her leaves don't look as healthy as they should be. Most of the Tulasis in the room are pretty healthy although there are a few that are not doing so well which I am in great concern about. I'm doing my best to try to revive Her.
I told the authorities at the Temple that I have to leave for Cleveland tomorrow morning and I did manage to find coverage for Tulasi. so who ever volunteered to take care of Her must be there. I will be in anxiety for Tulasi while I'm out of town. I know I'll feel separation from Her as well because I'll want to know if She was properly taken care of. I want to talk to Maharaj about Tulasi and maybe he has some advice about what to do in cases like this.
But I'm happy this all worked out in going to Cleveland. At first I didn't think I was going to go due to lack of help at the temple. I have to talk to Bhaktin Natalie and see if she would like to do the Deity plate transfer in the evening and show her a little about how to clean the pujari room. :)
But for right now my heart is staying with Tulasi out of concern for Her while I'm gone again.
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