Meaning
People often reflect the character or leadership of their superiors.
Cultural Background
Reflects the historical importance of the 'Raja' (King) as a moral authority. Widely used in modern offices to discuss management styles.
Use it in debates
It is a powerful way to end an argument about why a group is failing.
Respect the formality
Don't use it to tease friends; it sounds too serious.
Meaning
People often reflect the character or leadership of their superiors.
Use it in debates
It is a powerful way to end an argument about why a group is failing.
Respect the formality
Don't use it to tease friends; it sounds too serious.
Test Yourself
Complete the proverb.
जैसा राजा ______ प्रजा।
The correlative pair for 'Jaisa' is 'Vaisa' (feminine 'Vaisi' to match 'Praja').
Which situation fits the proverb?
A team is lazy because their manager is lazy.
This proverb specifically addresses leadership influence.
🎉 Score: /2
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
2 exercisesजैसा राजा ______ प्रजा।
The correlative pair for 'Jaisa' is 'Vaisa' (feminine 'Vaisi' to match 'Praja').
A team is lazy because their manager is lazy.
This proverb specifically addresses leadership influence.
🎉 Score: /2
Frequently Asked Questions
2 questionsYes, it works for any leader, including teachers.
It can be if you are criticizing someone directly to their face.
Related Phrases
जैसी करनी वैसी भरनी
similarAs you sow, so shall you reap.
ऊपर से नीचे तक
builds onFrom top to bottom.
