Meaning
Your actions and efforts determine your outcomes and consequences.
Cultural Background
Deeply linked to the concept of Karma, where every action has a moral weight. Often associated with the biblical 'You reap what you sow' (Galatians 6:7). Common in all societies that relied on farming, as the metaphor is universally understood. Used to emphasize that performance reviews are based on actual output.
Use the rhythm
The proverb has a natural rhythm. Practice saying it aloud to get the flow.
Karma connection
Remember that this is essentially the linguistic version of Karma.
Meaning
Your actions and efforts determine your outcomes and consequences.
Use the rhythm
The proverb has a natural rhythm. Practice saying it aloud to get the flow.
Karma connection
Remember that this is essentially the linguistic version of Karma.
Test Yourself
Complete the proverb.
जैसा बोओगे वैसा ______।
The proverb is 'जैसा बोओगे वैसा काटोगे'.
What does this proverb mean?
जैसा बोओगे वैसा काटोगे का क्या अर्थ है?
It means your actions determine your results.
Complete the conversation.
A: मैंने बहुत मेहनत की है। B: अच्छी बात है, याद रखो ______।
This fits the context of acknowledging hard work.
🎉 Score: /3
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
3 exercisesजैसा बोओगे वैसा ______।
The proverb is 'जैसा बोओगे वैसा काटोगे'.
जैसा बोओगे वैसा काटोगे का क्या अर्थ है?
It means your actions determine your results.
A: मैंने बहुत मेहनत की है। B: अच्छी बात है, याद रखो ______।
This fits the context of acknowledging hard work.
🎉 Score: /3
Frequently Asked Questions
3 questionsIt is neutral. You can use it with friends or in a speech.
Yes, it is often used to explain why someone is facing negative consequences.
No, it is a metaphor for life.
Related Phrases
जैसी करनी वैसी भरनी
synonymAs you do, so you suffer.
कर्म का फल
similarThe fruit of one's actions.
मेहनत का फल मीठा होता है
similarThe fruit of hard work is sweet.
