المعنى
To show respect to elders.
خلفية ثقافية
It is common to touch the feet of parents every morning before leaving the house. This is seen as a way to carry their good energy with you. Jains often touch the feet of monks (Sadhus) but with a specific technique where they don't physically touch the skin if they are not in a state of ritual purity. Devotees are very strict about 'Page lagvu' to their gurus, often performing a full prostration (Dandvat). In cities, the physical act is sometimes shortened to just bending slightly and touching one's own knees, or just saying 'Paga lagu chu' verbally.
The 'Ne' Rule
Always remember to add '-ne' to the person you are respecting. 'Dada-ne page lagvu', not 'Dada page lagvu'.
Don't actually grab!
In a modern setting, you don't need to literally grab the feet. Just touching the toes or even the air near the feet with your fingertips is enough.
المعنى
To show respect to elders.
The 'Ne' Rule
Always remember to add '-ne' to the person you are respecting. 'Dada-ne page lagvu', not 'Dada page lagvu'.
Don't actually grab!
In a modern setting, you don't need to literally grab the feet. Just touching the toes or even the air near the feet with your fingertips is enough.
Gender Nuance
In some conservative Gujarati families, women do not touch the feet of men who are not their husbands or elders in their in-laws' side. Observe others first!
The Response
If someone touches your feet, you should touch their head or shoulder and say 'Khub jivo' (Live long) or 'Sukhi tha' (Be happy).
اختبر نفسك
Choose the correct form to complete the sentence.
દિવાળીના દિવસે હું દાદાને _______ છું.
'Page lagvu' is the standard idiomatic form.
Match the situation to the correct action.
You are meeting your favorite teacher after 10 years.
Touching the feet of a teacher (Guru) is the highest form of respect in this context.
Fill in the missing word.
મેં મમ્મીને પગે લાગીને _______ લીધા.
The primary goal of touching feet is to receive 'Aashirvad' (blessings).
Complete the dialogue.
Mother: 'બેટા, મહેમાન આવ્યા છે.' Child: 'હા મમ્મી, હું હમણાં જ તેમને _______.'
The child is responding in the future tense ('I will touch their feet').
🎉 النتيجة: /4
وسائل تعلم بصرية
When to Page Lagvu
Occasions
- • Diwali
- • Weddings
- • Birthdays
- • Exams
بنك التمارين
4 تمارينદિવાળીના દિવસે હું દાદાને _______ છું.
'Page lagvu' is the standard idiomatic form.
You are meeting your favorite teacher after 10 years.
Touching the feet of a teacher (Guru) is the highest form of respect in this context.
મેં મમ્મીને પગે લાગીને _______ લીધા.
The primary goal of touching feet is to receive 'Aashirvad' (blessings).
Mother: 'બેટા, મહેમાન આવ્યા છે.' Child: 'હા મમ્મી, હું હમણાં જ તેમને _______.'
The child is responding in the future tense ('I will touch their feet').
🎉 النتيجة: /4
الأسئلة الشائعة
5 أسئلةGenerally, no. It's too personal/familial. Stick to a polite 'Namaste' or 'Good morning' unless your boss is like a father figure to you.
While it has Hindu roots, many Gujarati Jains and some Parsis/Muslims in rural areas use similar gestures of respect, though the terminology might vary.
Ideally, yes. But if you have back pain or are in a crowded place, a deep bow with hands reaching down is acceptable.
Then they should touch your feet! In Gujarati culture, age is the primary decider of who touches whose feet.
'Page lagvu' is the infinitive form. 'Paga lagva' is a plural/dialect variation but less common in standard Gujarati.
عبارات ذات صلة
આશીર્વાદ આપવા
builds onTo give blessings
નમસ્તે કરવું
similarTo say Namaste
હાથ જોડવા
similarTo fold hands
દંડવત કરવા
specialized formFull prostration
