Purifying to the mind, emotions and body, Tulasi beads can always be seen around the necks of great devotees, great personalities, serious yogis and intelligent persons in India and around the world. Dispelling the unwanted influences of others, gross and subtle, is one of the many benefits bestowed by this most powerful of plants: TULASI . "Oh Tulasi, just by touching you, one's body becomes pure. Any person who makes beautiful japamala [meditation beads] or neck beads out of Tulasi wood, and uses them, even if they do not perform any worship of Sri Vishnu, all of their activities become unlimitedly fruitful." Skanda Purana (3000BC)