Karmabai and Lord Krishna

16 Questions

What was Karmabai's attitude towards the young boy who arrived at her doorstep?

Welcoming

Why did the saint instruct Karmabai on the proper rules to follow before preparing and offering bhogg?

Because he believed rituals were essential for a devotee

What did Lord Jagannath do after eating the khichdi at Karmabai's house?

He left without washing his hands and mouth

Why did Lord Jagannath delay his visit to the temple?

Because Karmabai followed the saint's instructions

What did the priest see years later that devastated him?

Tears flowing from Lord Jagannath's eyes

Why did Lord Jagannath come in the priest's dream?

To narrate the story of his daily visits to Karmabai's house

What was the significance of Lord Jagannath's message to the priest?

That purity and love in the heart are more important than elaborate rituals

What happened to Karmabai according to Lord Jagannath's message?

She passed away

Where did Jiwanji Dudi reside with his family?

Kalwa village of Nagaur, Rajasthan

What was Karmabai's daily routine after her father's instructions?

Prepare and offer food to Krishna every morning

Why did Karmabai initially think Krishna did not have the khichdi?

Because she didn't put enough Ghee and Gudd

What did Krishna tell Karmabai was the reason He couldn't have the khichdi?

Because she didn't draw the curtain before the altar

What did Jiwanji say when he returned and saw Karmabai's devotion?

I went out in search of the Supreme Lord and little did I know He comes here everyday to have my daughter’s Khichdi

What was the name of Karmabai's father?

Jiwanji Dudi

Where did Karmabai go to stay after her father's demise?

Puri, Odisha

What was Karmabai's realisation about her Lord's desire?

Her Lord wanted her to prepare food for Him first thing in the morning

Study Notes

Karmabai's Life and Devotion

Karmabai was born in 1615 to Jiwanji Dudi in Kalwa village, Nagaur, Rajasthan.
She was instilled with devotion to Lord Krishna from a young age by her parents.
Karmabai's daily rituals included singing praises, preparing prasad (offering) for Krishna, and performing daily rituals.

Karmabai's Devotion to Krishna

Jiwanji instructed Karmabai to prepare and offer food to Krishna every morning and take care of their home.
Karmabai was instructed to eat only after Krishna had partaken of the offering.
She prepared khichdi for Krishna, adding Gudd and ghee, and worried when it remained untouched.
Krishna spoke to her, saying He couldn't have the khichdi because she hadn't drawn the curtain before the altar.
Karmabai drew the curtains, and the Lord relished the food, making it a daily routine.

Jiwanji's Realization

Jiwanji returned and was mesmerized by Karmabai's devotion, realizing how great of a devotee his daughter was.
He said, "I went out in search of the Supreme Lord and little did I know He comes here every day to have my daughter's Khichdi".

Karmabai's Life After Jiwanji's Demise

Karmabai went to stay in Puri, Odisha, after Jiwanji's demise.
Years passed, and she remained a humble devotee, dedicated to her Lord.

The Saint's Instruction

A saint stayed at Karmabai's house and was shocked by her routine, questioning how she could prepare bhogg without performing traditional rituals first.
The saint instructed her on the proper rules to follow before preparing and offering bhogg.

Lord Jagannath's Message

Lord Jagannath came in the priest's dream, narrating the story of how He had khichdi at Karmabai's house every morning before his devotees at the temple came to visit him.
The Lord's message was clear: it was not the elaborate rituals that mattered most, but the purity and love in Karmabai's heart.

Karmabai's Passing

Lord Jagannath came in the priest's dream, devastated by Karmabai's passing.
The priest saw tears flowing from Lord Jagannath's eyes, and the Lord replied, "My Ma Karmabai passed away".

Karmabai, a devoted follower of Lord Krishna, grew up in a village in Rajasthan, learning about Krishna's divine play from her parents. She found joy in performing daily rituals and singing praises to her beloved Lord.

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