Signification
Take care of hunger before prayer.
Contexte culturel
The Varkari tradition is known for its 'bhakti' which is very down-to-earth. They believe God is in every person and every action, including eating. In India, 'Atithi Devo Bhava' (The guest is God) is a core value. Feeding a guest before talking business is a sign of deep respect. For farmers, physical strength is their only asset. This proverb reinforces the necessity of maintaining the body to perform labor. Even in modern cities like Mumbai or Pune, this phrase is used to justify 'cutting' a meeting short for a 'Vada Pav' break.
Use it to break the ice
If a meeting is going too long and everyone is tired, saying this will make everyone laugh and appreciate your cultural knowledge.
Don't use with strict fasters
If someone is fasting for 'Ekadashi', they are dedicated to Vithoba *without* the Poba. Don't use it then!
Signification
Take care of hunger before prayer.
Use it to break the ice
If a meeting is going too long and everyone is tired, saying this will make everyone laugh and appreciate your cultural knowledge.
Don't use with strict fasters
If someone is fasting for 'Ekadashi', they are dedicated to Vithoba *without* the Poba. Don't use it then!
Teste-toi
Complete the proverb.
आधी पोबा मग _______.
The standard proverb is 'आधी पोबा मग विठोबा'.
In which situation is this proverb most appropriate?
Your friend is trying to solve a math problem but hasn't eaten all day.
The proverb is used to prioritize food when hunger interferes with tasks.
Complete the dialogue.
A: चला, आपण आता कामाला सुरुवात करूया. B: अरे, दोन वाजले आहेत. __________, आधी जेवून घेऊया.
B is suggesting they eat first because it's late and they are likely hungry.
🎉 Score : /3
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
3 exercicesआधी पोबा मग _______.
The standard proverb is 'आधी पोबा मग विठोबा'.
Your friend is trying to solve a math problem but hasn't eaten all day.
The proverb is used to prioritize food when hunger interferes with tasks.
A: चला, आपण आता कामाला सुरुवात करूया. B: अरे, दोन वाजले आहेत. __________, आधी जेवून घेऊया.
B is suggesting they eat first because it's late and they are likely hungry.
🎉 Score : /3
Questions fréquentes
3 questionsNot in a dictionary sense. It's a 'rhyming word' created from 'Pot' (stomach) to match 'Vithoba'.
No, in Marathi culture, God is seen as a family member who understands human needs. It's considered 'affectionate pragmatism'.
Technically no, it's specifically about hunger. But you can use the 'Aadhi... Mag...' structure for anything.
Expressions liées
आधी पेटपूजा मग बाकी काम
synonymFirst worship the stomach, then other work.
भुकेला कोंडा, निजेला धोंडा
similarTo the hungry, even husks are food.
पोटात कावळे ओरडणे
builds onCrows cawing in the stomach (to be very hungry).
