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A life that has purpose and brings satisfaction.
문화적 배경
The concept is tied to 'Nishkama Karma' (selfless action) from the Bhagavad Gita. A life is meaningful when actions are performed without attachment to the results. There is a growing trend of 'Social Entrepreneurship' among youth who leave high-paying corporate jobs to find a 'Sarthak Jivan' in rural development. Great writers like Premchand often depicted characters who, despite being poor, lived a 'Sarthak Jivan' through honesty and integrity. In many Indian households, raising children with good values (Sanskar) is considered the primary way to make one's life 'Sarthak'.
The 'Safal vs Sarthak' Test
If you are talking about a bank balance, use 'Safal'. If you are talking about a legacy, use 'Sarthak'.
Avoid 'Matlabi'
Never use 'Matlabi' to mean meaningful. It's a common false friend for English speakers.
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A life that has purpose and brings satisfaction.
The 'Safal vs Sarthak' Test
If you are talking about a bank balance, use 'Safal'. If you are talking about a legacy, use 'Sarthak'.
Avoid 'Matlabi'
Never use 'Matlabi' to mean meaningful. It's a common false friend for English speakers.
Eulogy Etiquette
When someone passes away, saying 'उनका जीवन सार्थक था' is the most respectful thing you can say to the family.
Pairing with Verbs
Always try to use 'जीना' (to live) or 'बनाना' (to make) with this phrase for natural-sounding Hindi.
셀프 테스트
Fill in the blank with the correct form of the phrase.
महात्मा गांधी ने एक _______ जिया।
The context of living (jiya) refers to a life (jivan).
Which sentence uses the phrase correctly in a formal context?
Choose the best option:
This sentence correctly uses the formal register and logical context.
Match the phrase to the most appropriate situation.
Where would you most likely hear 'सार्थक जीवन'?
It is a high-register phrase used for inspirational topics.
Complete the dialogue.
A: मुझे लगता है कि पैसा ही सब कुछ है। B: नहीं दोस्त, अंत में केवल एक _______ ही मायने रखता है।
The contrast with 'money' suggests a focus on deeper values.
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시각 학습 자료
Safal vs Sarthak
연습 문제 은행
4 연습 문제महात्मा गांधी ने एक _______ जिया।
The context of living (jiya) refers to a life (jivan).
Choose the best option:
This sentence correctly uses the formal register and logical context.
Where would you most likely hear 'सार्थक जीवन'?
It is a high-register phrase used for inspirational topics.
A: मुझे लगता है कि पैसा ही सब कुछ है। B: नहीं दोस्त, अंत में केवल एक _______ ही मायने रखता है।
The contrast with 'money' suggests a focus on deeper values.
🎉 점수: /4
자주 묻는 질문
10 질문Yes, it's quite formal. In daily life, people usually say 'ज़िंदगी का कोई मतलब होना' (life having some meaning).
Yes, you can say 'सार्थक बातचीत' (meaningful conversation) or 'सार्थक परिणाम' (meaningful results).
The opposite is 'निरर्थक जीवन' (Nirarthak Jivan), meaning a useless or meaningless life.
Only if the meeting is about corporate social responsibility or long-term vision. For daily tasks, it's too heavy.
It is an aspirated 't'. Blow a little air out while saying 't'.
Yes, it is a very popular name for boys in India.
Yes, it's common in spoken Hindi, but 'Sarthak Jivan' is preferred in writing.
Generally, yes. It implies value and purpose.
'Sarthak' is more traditional/philosophical; 'Arthpurn' is more modern/literary. They are 95% interchangeable.
Yes, you can say 'इस फिल्म का संदेश जीवन को सार्थक बनाने के बारे में है।'
관련 표현
सार्थक चर्चा
similarA meaningful/productive discussion
जीवन का उद्देश्य
builds onThe purpose of life
परोपकार
specialized formDoing good for others
निरर्थक
contrastMeaningless / Useless
सफल जीवन
contrastSuccessful life
