मतलब
Following instructions or commands.
सांस्कृतिक पृष्ठभूमि
In traditional families, 'आज्ञा पाळणे' is the hallmark of a 'Sushil' (well-mannered) child. It is often linked to the concept of 'Ashirwad' (blessings)—obeying elders leads to receiving their blessings. The book 'Shyamchi Aai' by Sane Guruji is a classic that emphasizes the importance of following a mother's 'Aadnya' as a path to moral uprightness. The history of the Maratha Empire is filled with stories of 'Mavala' (soldiers) who would follow Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj's 'Aadnya' even at the cost of their lives. While modern offices are becoming more casual, the term is still used in formal performance reviews or HR documents to describe compliance with company policy.
Verb Agreement
Always remember that 'आज्ञा' is feminine. In the past tense, it's always 'पाळली'.
Don't be too robotic
Using this phrase with friends can make you sound like a servant or a soldier. Use 'ऐकणे' for friends.
मतलब
Following instructions or commands.
Verb Agreement
Always remember that 'आज्ञा' is feminine. In the past tense, it's always 'पाळली'.
Don't be too robotic
Using this phrase with friends can make you sound like a servant or a soldier. Use 'ऐकणे' for friends.
The 'Palan' variation
You can also say 'आज्ञेचे पालन करणे'. It is slightly more formal and very common in writing.
खुद को परखो
Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'पाळणे' in the past tense.
मुलाने शिक्षकांची आज्ञा ______.
In the past tense, the verb agrees with the feminine noun 'आज्ञा', so 'पाळली' is correct.
Which of these is the most natural way to say 'Obey your parents' in Marathi?
पालकांची आज्ञा ______.
'आज्ञा पाळणे' is the standard collocation. 'करा' (do) or 'द्या' (give) are incorrect in this context.
Complete the dialogue between a mother and son.
आई: राहुल, कचरा बाहेर टाक. राहुल: हो आई, मी तुझी ______.
Rahul is agreeing to follow his mother's specific instruction.
Match the phrase to the correct situation.
Where would you most likely hear 'आज्ञा पाळणे'?
Military contexts are formal and involve strict commands, making 'आज्ञा पाळणे' very appropriate.
🎉 स्कोर: /4
विज़ुअल लर्निंग टूल्स
Who gives the 'Aadnya'?
Family
- • आई (Mother)
- • वडील (Father)
- • आजी (Grandmother)
Professional
- • शिक्षक (Teacher)
- • बॉस (Boss)
- • कॅप्टन (Captain)
अभ्यास बैंक
4 अभ्यासमुलाने शिक्षकांची आज्ञा ______.
In the past tense, the verb agrees with the feminine noun 'आज्ञा', so 'पाळली' is correct.
पालकांची आज्ञा ______.
'आज्ञा पाळणे' is the standard collocation. 'करा' (do) or 'द्या' (give) are incorrect in this context.
आई: राहुल, कचरा बाहेर टाक. राहुल: हो आई, मी तुझी ______.
Rahul is agreeing to follow his mother's specific instruction.
Where would you most likely hear 'आज्ञा पाळणे'?
Military contexts are formal and involve strict commands, making 'आज्ञा पाळणे' very appropriate.
🎉 स्कोर: /4
अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले सवाल
4 सवालUsually, for laws, we use 'कायदा पाळणे' (following the law) or 'नियम पाळणे' (following rules). 'आज्ञा' is more personal.
Yes! You can say 'माझा कुत्रा माझी आज्ञा पाळतो' (My dog follows my command).
The opposite is 'आज्ञा मोडणे' (to break/disobey a command).
Because 'आज्ञा' is a feminine noun, and in the past tense (Karmani Prayog), the verb agrees with the object.
संबंधित मुहावरे
नियम पाळणे
similarFollowing rules
शब्द पाळणे
similarKeeping one's word
आज्ञा मोडणे
contrastTo disobey
आज्ञाधारक
builds onObedient
