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What did the brahmana claim to do with the flower garland?
What did the brahmana claim to do with the flower garland?
- He took it from the temple floor and gave it to the King
- He took it from Lord Jagan-nath and gave it to the King
- He took it from the King's head and gave it to Lord Jagan-nath
- He took it from his own head and gave it to the King as the Lord's prasada (correct)
What did the King find in the garland of the Lord that upset him?
What did the King find in the garland of the Lord that upset him?
- A strand of human hair (correct)
- A fake flower
- A torn thread
- A damaged petal
What did Mohapatra fear would happen if he told the truth to the King?
What did Mohapatra fear would happen if he told the truth to the King?
- He would be exiled to another country
- He would face death or punishment (correct)
- He would be praised by the Lord
- He would be rewarded by the King
What did the King threaten to do to Mohapatra if he couldn't show him the Lord's hair?
What did the King threaten to do to Mohapatra if he couldn't show him the Lord's hair?
What did Mohapatra compare himself to in his prayer to the Lord?
What did Mohapatra compare himself to in his prayer to the Lord?
What is mentioned as washing the Lord's lotus feet?
What is mentioned as washing the Lord's lotus feet?
Who are mentioned as rarely obtaining the Lord's lotus feet?
Who are mentioned as rarely obtaining the Lord's lotus feet?
What is the tone of Mohapatra's prayer to the Lord?
What is the tone of Mohapatra's prayer to the Lord?
What was Talicha Mohapatra's occupation?
What was Talicha Mohapatra's occupation?
What was Talicha Mohapatra's nature?
What was Talicha Mohapatra's nature?
What was Talicha Mohapatra's daily routine?
What was Talicha Mohapatra's daily routine?
Why did Talicha Mohapatra put the flower garland on Lord Jagannath?
Why did Talicha Mohapatra put the flower garland on Lord Jagannath?
What was the special feature of the jui flower?
What was the special feature of the jui flower?
What did the King find in the flower garland?
What did the King find in the flower garland?
What was Talicha Mohapatra's relationship with the devotees?
What was Talicha Mohapatra's relationship with the devotees?
Why did the King ask the pujari for the flower garland?
Why did the King ask the pujari for the flower garland?
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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.
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