Significado
If you are good, the world is good
Contexto cultural
The proverb aligns with the concept of 'Sarbat da Bhala' (Welfare of all), but starts with the individual's own purity. Elders use this to settle disputes between neighbors, emphasizing that a 'Bhala' (good) person ignores small slights. Used as a motivational quote in offices and schools to promote a positive work culture. Used by parents in the UK/Canada/USA to teach children to maintain their Punjabi values of kindness in a foreign land.
The Mirror Rule
Use this phrase whenever you want to remind yourself that your mood is coloring your day.
Don't be Preachy
Avoid saying this to someone who is genuinely suffering from a tragedy; it can sound dismissive.
Significado
If you are good, the world is good
The Mirror Rule
Use this phrase whenever you want to remind yourself that your mood is coloring your day.
Don't be Preachy
Avoid saying this to someone who is genuinely suffering from a tragedy; it can sound dismissive.
Elder Respect
This is a great phrase to use when talking to Punjabi elders; it shows you value traditional wisdom.
Teste-se
Complete the proverb with the correct word.
ਆਪ ਭਲਾ ਤਾਂ ___ ਭਲਾ।
'Jag' means world, which is the standard completion of this proverb.
Which situation best fits the proverb 'Aap Bhala Tan Jag Bhala'?
Someone is complaining that all their classmates are mean to them.
The proverb is used to encourage a change in one's own attitude to improve social interactions.
Complete the dialogue.
A: ਮੈਨੂੰ ਲੱਗਦਾ ਹੈ ਕਿ ਕੋਈ ਵੀ ਮੇਰੀ ਮਦਦ ਨਹੀਂ ਕਰੇਗਾ। B: ਅਜਿਹਾ ਨਾ ਸੋਚੋ, ਪਹਿਲਾਂ ਆਪ ਮਦਦਗਾਰ ਬਣੋ, ਕਿਉਂਕਿ ___।
The context of being helpful to receive help perfectly matches this proverb.
🎉 Pontuação: /3
Recursos visuais
Banco de exercicios
3 exerciciosਆਪ ਭਲਾ ਤਾਂ ___ ਭਲਾ।
'Jag' means world, which is the standard completion of this proverb.
Someone is complaining that all their classmates are mean to them.
The proverb is used to encourage a change in one's own attitude to improve social interactions.
A: ਮੈਨੂੰ ਲੱਗਦਾ ਹੈ ਕਿ ਕੋਈ ਵੀ ਮੇਰੀ ਮਦਦ ਨਹੀਂ ਕਰੇਗਾ। B: ਅਜਿਹਾ ਨਾ ਸੋਚੋ, ਪਹਿਲਾਂ ਆਪ ਮਦਦਗਾਰ ਬਣੋ, ਕਿਉਂਕਿ ___।
The context of being helpful to receive help perfectly matches this proverb.
🎉 Pontuação: /3
Perguntas frequentes
4 perguntasWhile it aligns with Sikh and Sufi values, it is a secular folk proverb used by everyone in Punjab.
Yes, to emphasize the importance of a positive company culture or personal integrity.
'Jag' is more poetic and traditional; 'Duniya' is more common in everyday speech. Both work.
It means 'Good' as in 'virtuous' or 'righteous'.
Frases relacionadas
ਮਨ ਜੀਤੇ ਜਗ ਜੀਤ
similarConquer the mind, conquer the world.
ਜੈਸੀ ਕਰਨੀ ਵੈਸੀ ਭਰਨੀ
similarAs you sow, so shall you reap.
ਕਰ ਭਲਾ ਹੋ ਭਲਾ
builds onDo good, and good will happen to you.
