16 Questions
What did the brahmana claim to do with the flower garland?
He took it from his own head and gave it to the King as the Lord's prasada
What did the King find in the garland of the Lord that upset him?
A strand of human hair
What did Mohapatra fear would happen if he told the truth to the King?
He would face death or punishment
What did the King threaten to do to Mohapatra if he couldn't show him the Lord's hair?
Throw him out of the country
What did Mohapatra compare himself to in his prayer to the Lord?
A dog
What is mentioned as washing the Lord's lotus feet?
The water carried by Lord Shiva
Who are mentioned as rarely obtaining the Lord's lotus feet?
Suka, Sanatana, and Sanaka
What is the tone of Mohapatra's prayer to the Lord?
Humble and repentant
What was Talicha Mohapatra's occupation?
A priest in the temple of Lord Jagannath
What was Talicha Mohapatra's nature?
Humble and sober
What was Talicha Mohapatra's daily routine?
He was engaged in the personal service of Lord Jagannath, Baladeva and Subhadra
Why did Talicha Mohapatra put the flower garland on Lord Jagannath?
Because he was worried that the King would not get Jagannath prasada
What was the special feature of the jui flower?
It was pure white with a strong fragrance
What did the King find in the flower garland?
A long black hair
What was Talicha Mohapatra's relationship with the devotees?
He was very dear to all the devotees
Why did the King ask the pujari for the flower garland?
Because he wanted to receive it as prasada
Study Notes
Talicha Mohapatra Sambad
- Talicha Mohapatra was a brahmana in Puri who was one of the puyaris of Lord Jagannath and an expert in all scriptures.
- He was known for his cleanliness, humility, and devotion to Lord Jagannath, Baladeva, and Subhadra.
- He was dear to all devotees and fed poor people, and was fond of hearing Krishna-katha.
The Incident with the King
- The King came to Puri with his entourage, and Talicha Mohapatra was informed about the King's arrival.
- Mohapatra rushed to the deity room to ensure the King received proper darshan, but he found the deities were not wearing flower garlands.
- He took a flower garland from his own neck and put it on Lord Jagannath, fearing the King would not get Jagannath prasada.
The King's Reaction
- The King asked for maha-prasada garlands of the deities and was given the flower garland that Mohapatra had placed on Lord Jagannath.
- The King found a long black hair in the garland and became upset, thinking Mohapatra had taken the garland from his own head.
- The King threatened Mohapatra with death if he didn't tell the truth about the hair.
Mohapatra's Lie
- Mohapatra lied to the King, saying that Lord Jagannath had grown hair on His head.
- The King threatened to punish Mohapatra if he couldn't show him the hair on the Lord's head the next day.
Mohapatra's Prayer
- Mohapatra prayed to Lord Jagannath, feeling scared and unsure about what to do.
- He acknowledged his own sinfulness and the Lord's greatness, and prayed for protection.
Learn about the life and devotion of Talicha Mohapatra, a Brahmana from Puri, who served Lord Jagannath, Baladeva, and Subhadra. He was a humble and kind soul, dedicated to his sadhana and service to the deities.
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