मतलब
Take care of hunger before prayer.
सांस्कृतिक पृष्ठभूमि
The Varkari tradition is known for its 'bhakti' which is very down-to-earth. They believe God is in every person and every action, including eating. In India, 'Atithi Devo Bhava' (The guest is God) is a core value. Feeding a guest before talking business is a sign of deep respect. For farmers, physical strength is their only asset. This proverb reinforces the necessity of maintaining the body to perform labor. Even in modern cities like Mumbai or Pune, this phrase is used to justify 'cutting' a meeting short for a 'Vada Pav' break.
Use it to break the ice
If a meeting is going too long and everyone is tired, saying this will make everyone laugh and appreciate your cultural knowledge.
Don't use with strict fasters
If someone is fasting for 'Ekadashi', they are dedicated to Vithoba *without* the Poba. Don't use it then!
मतलब
Take care of hunger before prayer.
Use it to break the ice
If a meeting is going too long and everyone is tired, saying this will make everyone laugh and appreciate your cultural knowledge.
Don't use with strict fasters
If someone is fasting for 'Ekadashi', they are dedicated to Vithoba *without* the Poba. Don't use it then!
खुद को परखो
Complete the proverb.
आधी पोबा मग _______.
The standard proverb is 'आधी पोबा मग विठोबा'.
In which situation is this proverb most appropriate?
Your friend is trying to solve a math problem but hasn't eaten all day.
The proverb is used to prioritize food when hunger interferes with tasks.
Complete the dialogue.
A: चला, आपण आता कामाला सुरुवात करूया. B: अरे, दोन वाजले आहेत. __________, आधी जेवून घेऊया.
B is suggesting they eat first because it's late and they are likely hungry.
🎉 स्कोर: /3
विज़ुअल लर्निंग टूल्स
अभ्यास बैंक
3 अभ्यासआधी पोबा मग _______.
The standard proverb is 'आधी पोबा मग विठोबा'.
Your friend is trying to solve a math problem but hasn't eaten all day.
The proverb is used to prioritize food when hunger interferes with tasks.
A: चला, आपण आता कामाला सुरुवात करूया. B: अरे, दोन वाजले आहेत. __________, आधी जेवून घेऊया.
B is suggesting they eat first because it's late and they are likely hungry.
🎉 स्कोर: /3
अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले सवाल
3 सवालNot in a dictionary sense. It's a 'rhyming word' created from 'Pot' (stomach) to match 'Vithoba'.
No, in Marathi culture, God is seen as a family member who understands human needs. It's considered 'affectionate pragmatism'.
Technically no, it's specifically about hunger. But you can use the 'Aadhi... Mag...' structure for anything.
संबंधित मुहावरे
आधी पेटपूजा मग बाकी काम
synonymFirst worship the stomach, then other work.
भुकेला कोंडा, निजेला धोंडा
similarTo the hungry, even husks are food.
पोटात कावळे ओरडणे
builds onCrows cawing in the stomach (to be very hungry).
