Karmabai Jagannath Puri: Quiz and Flashcards on Her Devotion to Lord Krishna

Study Notes

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.

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 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 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."

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.

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.