Signification
Health is the first priority.
Contexte culturel
The phrase is often linked to the concept of 'Seva' (selfless service). To serve others, one must be physically fit. Teachers often use this during exam seasons to prevent students from falling ill due to stress. It is the unofficial motto of many yoga schools in Gujarat, emphasizing that the body is the vehicle for spiritual growth. Used in HR newsletters to promote work-life balance and employee wellness programs.
Use it for Authority
If you want your health advice to sound undeniable and wise, use this Sanskrit version instead of the Gujarati one.
Don't Overuse
Using this every time someone eats a cookie will make you sound annoying. Save it for big-picture health discussions.
Signification
Health is the first priority.
Use it for Authority
If you want your health advice to sound undeniable and wise, use this Sanskrit version instead of the Gujarati one.
Don't Overuse
Using this every time someone eats a cookie will make you sound annoying. Save it for big-picture health discussions.
Teste-toi
Fill in the missing word in the proverb.
શરીર માધ્યમ ખલુ ____ સાધનમ.
The correct word is 'Dharma', meaning duty or righteousness.
Match the situation to the most appropriate use of the phrase.
Which situation best fits 'શરીર માધ્યમ ખલુ ધર્મ સાધનમ'?
The phrase is used to prioritize health as the tool for performing one's duties (like studying).
What is the origin of this phrase?
This phrase comes from which famous work?
It was written by Kalidasa in his epic poem Kumarasambhava.
Complete the dialogue with the correct phrase.
A: 'હું બહુ થાકી ગયો છું પણ હજી કામ બાકી છે.' B: 'ના, હવે આરામ કર. ____.'
B is advising A to rest because health is the priority for work.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesશરીર માધ્યમ ખલુ ____ સાધનમ.
The correct word is 'Dharma', meaning duty or righteousness.
Which situation best fits 'શરીર માધ્યમ ખલુ ધર્મ સાધનમ'?
The phrase is used to prioritize health as the tool for performing one's duties (like studying).
This phrase comes from which famous work?
It was written by Kalidasa in his epic poem Kumarasambhava.
A: 'હું બહુ થાકી ગયો છું પણ હજી કામ બાકી છે.' B: 'ના, હવે આરામ કર. ____.'
B is advising A to rest because health is the priority for work.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
3 questionsIt is a Sanskrit sentence that is used as a proverb in Gujarati, much like Latin phrases are used in English.
Yes, but it might sound a bit formal or like you are acting like a teacher.
'Khalu' is a Sanskrit word meaning 'indeed' or 'certainly'. It adds emphasis to the statement.
Expressions liées
પહેલું સુખ તે જાતે નર્યા
similarThe first happiness is being healthy yourself.
આરોગ્ય એ જ સંપત્તિ છે
synonymHealth is wealth.
મન ચંગા તો કથરોટ મેં ગંગા
contrastIf the mind is pure, the holy river is in your bowl.
