करत-करत अभ्यास के जड़मति होत सुजान
karat-karat abhyas ke jadmati hot sujhan
Practice makes perfect
Meaning
Consistent practice can make even a dull person intelligent and skilled.
Cultural Background
In traditional Indian gurukuls, students were taught that repetition (Rote learning/Abhyas) was the path to enlightenment. Proverbs like this are often taught in primary school to instill values of patience. Even in modern offices, this is used to encourage employees to learn new skills.
Rhythm is key
Say it with a steady rhythm to sound natural.
Use it wisely
Don't use it to sound superior to others.
Meaning
Consistent practice can make even a dull person intelligent and skilled.
Rhythm is key
Say it with a steady rhythm to sound natural.
Use it wisely
Don't use it to sound superior to others.
Personalize it
Use it when talking about your own learning journey.
Test Yourself
Fill in the missing word.
करत-करत अभ्यास के जड़मति होत ______।
The proverb ends with 'sujan' (wise).
What is the main message?
इस कहावत का क्या अर्थ है?
The proverb emphasizes that practice makes anything possible.
Complete the dialogue.
A: मैं यह काम नहीं कर पा रहा हूँ। B: चिंता मत करो, ______।
This is the most encouraging response.
Match the Hindi word with its meaning.
जड़मति - ?
Jadmati means dull-minded or foolish.
🎉 Score: /4
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
4 exercisesकरत-करत अभ्यास के जड़मति होत ______।
The proverb ends with 'sujan' (wise).
इस कहावत का क्या अर्थ है?
The proverb emphasizes that practice makes anything possible.
A: मैं यह काम नहीं कर पा रहा हूँ। B: चिंता मत करो, ______।
This is the most encouraging response.
Match each item on the left with its pair on the right:
Jadmati means dull-minded or foolish.
🎉 Score: /4
Frequently Asked Questions
8 questionsNo, it applies to anyone learning any skill at any age.
Yes, it shows you value continuous learning.
It means dull-minded, so use it carefully, preferably in the context of the proverb.
Because it is from ancient Sanskrit literature.
Yes, 'करत-करत अभ्यास' is common.
Similar concepts exist in almost all Indian languages.
Su-jaan (long 'aa').
Yes, it is a formal proverb.
Related Phrases
रसरी आवत जात ते सिल पर परत निशान
similarRope leaves a mark on stone.
कोशिश करने वालों की हार नहीं होती
similarThose who try never lose.
मेहनत का फल मीठा होता है
builds onThe fruit of hard work is sweet.
