المعنى
Respect the work you do.
خلفية ثقافية
The proverb is deeply tied to the Ayudha Puja festival, where tools of trade are cleaned and worshipped. This includes everything from sickles and hammers to laptops and cameras. The phrase was popularized by the 'People's Poet' Pattukkottai Kalyanasundaram in the 1950s. His songs often focused on labor rights and the dignity of the common man. The movement used this proverb to promote self-respect among lower-caste workers, arguing that their labor was as sacred as any priestly ritual. In Chennai's IT hubs, you might see this proverb on posters in office cafeterias or break rooms to encourage a positive work culture.
Use for Motivation
If you see a friend struggling with a task, say this to remind them of the dignity in their effort.
Don't Overuse
Using it for every small task (like washing dishes) might sound sarcastic or trivializing.
المعنى
Respect the work you do.
Use for Motivation
If you see a friend struggling with a task, say this to remind them of the dignity in their effort.
Don't Overuse
Using it for every small task (like washing dishes) might sound sarcastic or trivializing.
Ayudha Puja Context
This is the 'Golden Phrase' for the Ayudha Puja festival. Mentioning it then makes you sound very culturally aware.
اختبر نفسك
Fill in the missing word in the proverb.
செய்யும் _________ தெய்வம்.
The standard proverb is 'செய்யும் தொழிலே தெய்வம்'.
Which situation best fits the proverb 'செய்யும் தொழிலே தெய்வம்'?
A person is...
The proverb emphasizes dedication and honesty in one's profession.
Match the Tamil words with their English meanings.
Match the following:
These are the core components of the proverb and its related concepts.
Complete the dialogue using the proverb.
Manager: Why are you cleaning your desk so carefully? Employee: Sir, _________.
The employee is showing respect for their workspace, which aligns with the proverb.
Match the proverb to the cultural event.
Which festival is most associated with 'செய்யும் தொழிலே தெய்வம்'?
Ayudha Puja is the day tools and work equipment are worshipped.
🎉 النتيجة: /5
وسائل تعلم بصرية
Where to see this proverb
Workplaces
- • Factories
- • Offices
- • Small Shops
Media
- • Old Movies
- • Political Posters
- • School Books
بنك التمارين
5 تمارينசெய்யும் _________ தெய்வம்.
The standard proverb is 'செய்யும் தொழிலே தெய்வம்'.
A person is...
The proverb emphasizes dedication and honesty in one's profession.
طابق كل عنصر على اليسار مع زوجه على اليمين:
These are the core components of the proverb and its related concepts.
Manager: Why are you cleaning your desk so carefully? Employee: Sir, _________.
The employee is showing respect for their workspace, which aligns with the proverb.
Which festival is most associated with 'செய்யும் தொழிலே தெய்வம்'?
Ayudha Puja is the day tools and work equipment are worshipped.
🎉 النتيجة: /5
الأسئلة الشائعة
10 أسئلةWhile it uses the word 'Deivam' (God), it is used by people of all religions and even atheists in Tamil Nadu to express the sanctity of labor.
Yes, but usually in a signature or a motivational closing, not as part of a technical discussion.
It is a traditional sentiment, but its most famous version was written by the poet Pattukkottai Kalyanasundaram for a 1956 film.
'Velai' is a general word for work or a task. 'Thozhil' refers to a profession, trade, or vocation.
Absolutely. In Tamil culture, 'studying' is considered the 'Thozhil' (profession) of a student.
Curl your tongue back toward the throat without touching the palate. It's a smooth, liquid sound unique to Tamil.
Symbolically, yes. Culturally, many Tamils do perform a small ritual for their tools once a year on Ayudha Puja.
Yes, it's a great way to show you value hard work and integrity.
Yes, people sometimes just say 'தொழிலே தெய்வம்' (Thozhile Deivam).
It is an emphasis marker, meaning 'Work *itself*' or 'Work *indeed*'.
عبارات ذات صلة
உழைப்பே உயர்வு
similarLabor itself is progress.
கடமையே கண்ணாயிரு
similarLet duty be your eye.
முயற்சி திருவினையாக்கும்
builds onEffort will create wealth/luck.
சோம்பேறித்தனம் சுமை
contrastLaziness is a burden.
