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HOLY BASIL (Ocimum tenuiflorum or Ocimum sanctum), also known as Tulsi, is an aromatic herb from the family Lamiaceae, that is widely used in traditional medicine and Ayurveda. It is different from the common basil we studied yesterday.  Holy basil is native to India but is now cultivated in many other parts of the world. Holy Basil is considered a sacred plant in India and is commonly used in religious ceremonies. It has a long history of use in traditional medicine for its numerous health benefits. From the leaves to the seed, holy basil is considered a tonic for the body, mind, and spirit. 🌱ETYMOLOGY The scientific name of Holy Basil is Ocimum sanctum. "Ocimum" comes from the Greek word "okimon," which means "smell" or "fragrance," and "sanctum" means sacred or holy. The name "Tulsi" is derived from the Sanskrit word "tulasi," which means "incomparable." 🌱THE PLANT H...

To gain victory over our 10 senses (here referring to the 10 sense organs of action and expression - mouth, hands, feet, excretory and genital organs and the 5 sense organs of cognition - eyes, ears, nose, tongue and skin) Senses act as a bridge. They tell you about the world and tell the world about you. One side is the object and the other side is the Self. Firstly, keep yourself busy. If you keep yourself idle then your senses will overpower you. Keep yourself busy, that is important. Have a big goal in life, then you will not have this problem. Secondly, you must have patience and be careful about what you eat and drink. Remember that tiredness is when our senses go outward, the moment the senses start turning inward, we are tapping into the eternal source of energy. You can compare the joy of the senses to a candle, the joy of intellect to a torchlight, and the joy of self to sunlight. Learn to turn the senses inward. Either getting fed up of the world OR with contentment in life,...