बोया पेड़ बबूल का तो आम कहाँ से खाए
boya ped babool ka to aam kahan se khae
Sow thorns, expect no mangoes
Meaning
One cannot expect good results from bad actions.
Cultural Background
Babul trees are common in the dry, arid landscapes of Rajasthan and Haryana, making the metaphor very relatable.
Context is key
Only use this when the person is responsible for their own bad situation.
Meaning
One cannot expect good results from bad actions.
Context is key
Only use this when the person is responsible for their own bad situation.
Test Yourself
Complete the proverb.
बोया पेड़ बबूल का तो आम कहाँ से ______?
The proverb asks where you will 'eat' (खाए) the mangoes from.
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Practice Bank
1 exercisesबोया पेड़ बबूल का तो आम कहाँ से ______?
The proverb asks where you will 'eat' (खाए) the mangoes from.
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Frequently Asked Questions
1 questionsOnly if you are being very informal or critical of a bad strategy.
Related Phrases
जैसा बोओगे वैसा काटोगे
synonymAs you sow, so shall you reap.
