A1 Proverb बहुत औपचारिक

શરીર માધ્યમ ખલુ ધર્મ સાધનમ

શરર મધયમ ખલ ધરમ સધનમ

Body is first tool

मतलब

Health is the first priority.

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सांस्कृतिक पृष्ठभूमि

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.

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Use it for Authority

If you want your health advice to sound undeniable and wise, use this Sanskrit version instead of the Gujarati one.

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Don't Overuse

Using this every time someone eats a cookie will make you sound annoying. Save it for big-picture health discussions.

मतलब

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.

खुद को परखो

Fill in the missing word in the proverb.

શરીર માધ્યમ ખલુ ____ સાધનમ.

✓ सही! ✗ बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: ધર્મ

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'?

✓ सही! ✗ बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: Advising a friend to sleep instead of over-studying

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?

✓ सही! ✗ बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: Kumarasambhava

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. ____.'

✓ सही! ✗ बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: શરીર માધ્યમ ખલુ ધર્મ સાધનમ

B is advising A to rest because health is the priority for work.

🎉 स्कोर: /4

विज़ुअल लर्निंग टूल्स

अभ्यास बैंक

4 अभ्यास
Fill in the missing word in the proverb. Fill Blank A1

શરીર માધ્યમ ખલુ ____ સાધનમ.

✓ सही! ✗ बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: ધર્મ

The correct word is 'Dharma', meaning duty or righteousness.

Match the situation to the most appropriate use of the phrase. situation_matching A2

Which situation best fits 'શરીર માધ્યમ ખલુ ધર્મ સાધનમ'?

✓ सही! ✗ बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: Advising a friend to sleep instead of over-studying

The phrase is used to prioritize health as the tool for performing one's duties (like studying).

What is the origin of this phrase? Choose B1

This phrase comes from which famous work?

✓ सही! ✗ बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: Kumarasambhava

It was written by Kalidasa in his epic poem Kumarasambhava.

Complete the dialogue with the correct phrase. dialogue_completion A2

A: 'હું બહુ થાકી ગયો છું પણ હજી કામ બાકી છે.' B: 'ના, હવે આરામ કર. ____.'

✓ सही! ✗ बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: શરીર માધ્યમ ખલુ ધર્મ સાધનમ

B is advising A to rest because health is the priority for work.

🎉 स्कोर: /4

अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले सवाल

3 सवाल

It 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.

संबंधित मुहावरे

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પહેલું સુખ તે જાતે નર્યા

similar

The first happiness is being healthy yourself.

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આરોગ્ય એ જ સંપત્તિ છે

synonym

Health is wealth.

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મન ચંગા તો કથરોટ મેં ગંગા

contrast

If the mind is pure, the holy river is in your bowl.

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