16 Questions
What was instilled in Karmabai from a very young age?
Devotion to Lord Krishna
What was Jiwanji's occupation?
Farmer
What did Karmabai add to the khichdi?
Gudd (Jaggery) and Ghee
Why did Krishna initially not accept the khichdi?
Karmabai didn't draw the curtain before the altar
What was Jiwanji's instruction to Karmabai before he left?
All of the above
What did Karmabai learn from her daily routine with Krishna?
That her Lord wanted her to prepare food for Him first thing in the morning
What was Karmabai's state of mind when the bhogg remained untouched?
Upset
What was the name of the village where Jiwanji and Karmabai resided?
Kalwa
What was Karmabai's daily routine after waking up early in the morning?
Preparing food and completing her household chores
What was Jiwanji's reaction when he heard Karmabai's story?
He was mesmerised and realised Karmabai's devotion
Where did Karmabai go to stay after Jiwanji's demise?
Puri, Odisha
What was the condition of the young boy who arrived at Karmabai's doorstep?
He was frail and hungry, with tattered clothes
What did the saint instruct Karmabai on during his stay?
The proper rules to follow before preparing and offering bhogg
What did the priest find when he opened the shrine of Lord Jagannath?
Khichdi on His mouth
What did Karmabai believe the young boy to be?
Lord Jagannath himself
What did the little boy do after eating the khichdi?
He ate in a great hurry and left without washing his hands and mouth
Study Notes
Karmabai's Devotion to Lord Krishna
- Karmabai was born in 1615 to Jiwanji Dudi in Kalwa village, Nagaur, Rajasthan, and was instilled with devotion to Lord Krishna from a young age through her parents' stories and bhajans.
- She found joy in performing daily rituals, singing praises, and preparing prasad (offering) for Lord Krishna.
- Jiwanji instructed Karmabai to prepare and offer food to Krishna every morning and take care of their home, warning her to eat only after Krishna had partaken of the offering.
The Story of Khichdi
- Karmabai prepared khichdi (a dish of rice and lentils) with Gudd (Jaggery) and ghee for Krishna, but the bhogg remained untouched, leading her to stay hungry.
- Krishna spoke to her, saying He couldn't have the Khichdi because she hadn't drawn the curtain before the altar.
- After drawing the curtains, Krishna relished the food, which became a daily routine.
Karmabai's Realization
- Karmabai realized that her Lord wanted her to prepare food for Him first thing in the morning, which she did every day, completing her household chores later.
Jiwanji's Return and Awe
- Jiwanji returned, mesmerized by Karmabai's story, realizing how great 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 in Puri
- After Jiwanji's demise, Karmabai went to stay in Puri, Odisha, remaining a humble devotee dedicated to her Lord.
- She welcomed a young, weary boy (later believed to be Lord Jagannath) with open arms, offering him a bowl of her divine khichdi.
The Saint's Surprise
- A saint stayed at Karmabai's house, questioning her routine, and instructed her on the proper rules to follow before preparing and offering bhogg.
- However, the little boy (Lord Jagannath) continued to come every day, calling out for Karmabai's khichdi.
The Priest's Discovery
- The priest found khichdi on Lord Jagannath's mouth, wondering how it happened, as they hadn't prepared khichdi in a long time.
Learn about Karmabai's journey and devotion to Lord Krishna, from her early childhood to her profound connections with the divine.
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