Can a prapanna recite Gita Govindam of Jayadeva? Can ladies wear Thulasi garland as practiced by those associated with ISKCON and chant ‘Hare Krishan’ japam?

A prapanna can certainly recite Jayadeva’s Gita Govindam. Can do japam of Hare Krishna mantra. But there exist some regulations governing the wearing of Thulasi garland and it is not a practice of our tradition. If Thulasi garland has been consecrated, ladies must not touch it. Men can wear it. There are restrictions as to when a Thulasi garland must not be worn. These days a few wear Thulasi garland that has not been consecrated. It is not a practice of our elders and hence we must follow the path shown by our elders.

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