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Lingua Indica
Gujarati Proverbs
Some unforgettable Gujarati proverbs, compiled by Haresh Engineer
1 Tamba no loto, dhuvo etle pavitra
Anything which is used for good purpose,
will be considered good always.
2 Shakat no bhaar jem shwan taane
Dog walking under the cart feels he is
carrying the load of the cart. Some people
will carry a wrong notion that they are
doing all the work and take undue credit.
3 Kuvaa ma hoy to havaada ma aave.
You can extract work from someone
provided he or she has potential. If main
source of output is resourceful, then
something good is bound to come out.
4 Ma te ma bija vagda na va.
No one can match feelings and love of
mothers for her children. Mother knows
best what is good for her children.
5 Vad teva teta ane baap teva beta.
Like father like son. Son will behave and
follow what father has been follwing.
6 Raja, vaaja ne vandra badha sarakha.
Royals, trumpet and monkey are all alike.
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They require someone to handle them. In
other words, people with authority but less
intelligence, may behave without applying
thier mind.
7 Surat nu jaman ane Kashi nu maran.
Surat city is well-known for its food. People
throng the city just for eating. Similarly,
Kashi is known as very ancient and pious
city where people wish to breath their last.
8 Man changaa to katharot me Ganga.
If your conscience is clear, even ordinary
water may seem water from Ganges. With
good intention and clear heart, everything
seems good enough. Power of positive
thinking.
9 Himmat e mardaa to madad e Khuda.
God helps those who help themselves. God
will also help those who make effort.
10 Haryo jugaari bamanu rame.
Looser would put more fortune at stake
in anticipation of winning. This is the
tendency found in those, who keep losing
in gambling.