सौ बीमार एक अनार

/sɔː bimaːr ek ənaːr/
phraseIntermediate one solution for many problemsproverb
What It Really Means
A single solution that resolves multiple distinct problems, often used to highlight efficiency or versatility.
Literal Meaning
A hundred sick people cured by one pomegranate.
Literal Breakdown
सौ बीमारa hundred sick people+एक अनारone pomegranate
Mental Image
A mental picture of a single pomegranate miraculously healing a crowd of a hundred sick people, symbolizing extraordinary efficacy.
When to Use
A manager praises a new software tool that streamlines multiple departments' workflows: 'This software is like सौ बीमार एक अनार—it solves all our operational problems at once.'
Cultural Note
The proverb reflects ancient Indian medical beliefs where certain fruits like pomegranate were considered panaceas. It also aligns with the holistic approach of Ayurveda, where a single remedy could address multiple imbalances.
literary

A single solution or remedy that addresses multiple issues simultaneously.

उस नई तकनीक से सौ बीमार एक अनार हल हो गए।

That new technology solved a hundred problems at once.

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Often used metaphorically to describe a versatile solution.

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💡Pro Tip

Cultural Context

This proverb reflects the traditional Indian belief in holistic remedies, where certain foods or practices were thought to cure a wide range of ailments.

Gold Rule

Usage

Use this proverb when describing a solution that addresses multiple unrelated issues effectively.

📖Word Origin

The phrase originates from Hindi literature, where 'सौ बीमार' (a hundred ailments) and 'एक अनार' (one pomegranate) symbolize a single remedy curing multiple problems. The pomegranate is metaphorically linked to a cure-all fruit in traditional Indian medicine.

📝Usage Notes

Commonly used in both literal and figurative contexts to praise a solution that is highly effective across diverse scenarios. Often employed in motivational or inspirational speech.

Word Breakdown

सौ बीमार
a hundred ailments
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एक अनार
one pomegranate
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