Bedeutung
Being patient is very valuable.
Kultureller Hintergrund
The Warkari pilgrims walk hundreds of miles to Pandharpur. For them, 'Sahanshilata' is not just a proverb but a lived reality of enduring physical pain for spiritual gain. Saints like Tukaram have written extensively about 'Shanti' (peace). This proverb is a simplified version of their complex poetic teachings on the human ego. In crowded cities, this proverb is often used as a social lubricant to prevent road rage or arguments in public transport like Local trains or PMT buses. Marathi parents often use this phrase to instill 'Sanskar' (values) in children, teaching them that emotional control is a sign of maturity.
Use it to de-escalate
If someone is shouting at you, saying this phrase calmly can often make them realize their own lack of restraint.
Don't over-use
If you use it too much, you might sound like a 'preachy' person or a textbook. Save it for moments that truly require wisdom.
Bedeutung
Being patient is very valuable.
Use it to de-escalate
If someone is shouting at you, saying this phrase calmly can often make them realize their own lack of restraint.
Don't over-use
If you use it too much, you might sound like a 'preachy' person or a textbook. Save it for moments that truly require wisdom.
Grammar Hack
Remember that 'Gun' is the anchor for all adjectives in this sentence. If you change 'Gun' to 'Goshtha' (thing - feminine), the whole sentence changes: 'सहनशीलता हीच मोठी गोष्ट आहे'.
Teste dich selbst
Complete the proverb with the correct word.
सहनशीलता हाच मोठा _______.
The standard proverb is 'सहनशीलता हाच मोठा गुण'.
Which sentence uses the proverb correctly in a professional context?
A colleague is angry about a delay. What do you say?
This uses the full proverb to offer advice.
Match the Marathi words with their English meanings.
Match the following:
These are the literal translations of the components.
Fill in the missing line in the dialogue.
A: मला या रांगेत उभं राहून कंटाळा आलाय! B: ________________
The proverb is used here to encourage someone to wait patiently.
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Aufgabensammlung
4 Aufgabenसहनशीलता हाच मोठा _______.
The standard proverb is 'सहनशीलता हाच मोठा गुण'.
A colleague is angry about a delay. What do you say?
This uses the full proverb to offer advice.
Ordne jedem Element links seinen Partner rechts zu:
These are the literal translations of the components.
A: मला या रांगेत उभं राहून कंटाळा आलाय! B: ________________
The proverb is used here to encourage someone to wait patiently.
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Häufig gestellte Fragen
5 FragenWhile it has roots in spiritual teachings, it is now a secular moral proverb used by everyone in Maharashtra.
Yes, it's perfect for small annoyances like waiting for transport to remind yourself to stay calm.
The '-ch' suffix adds emphasis, meaning 'patience *itself* is the greatest virtue.'
People sometimes just say 'सहनशीलता हवी' (Patience is needed).
No, it means that controlling your anger is a superior quality compared to letting it control you.
Verwandte Redewendungen
संयम बाळगणे
similarTo maintain self-control.
क्षमा हाच मोठा धर्म
builds onForgiveness is the greatest duty.
अति तेथे माती
contrastExcess leads to ruin.
सावकाश पण निश्चित
similarSlow but steady.
