I will be posting Panjabi Proverbs, Muhavare, Sayings etc. They come to mind through the day and may interest others. The proverbs convey something of the language and culture of Panjab, and are also often entertaining! There are sound files included for those who want to listen to these pearls of wisdom!
Wednesday, 9 January 2013
Maareh Jatt
ਮਾੜੇ ਜੱਟ ਕਟੋਰਾ ਲੱਭਾ , ਪਾਣੀ ਪੀ ਪੀ ਅਾਫ਼ਰਿਅਾ
Maareh (financially poor in this instance) Jatt (farmer) kataurra (big bowl) labha (found) paanee (water)
pee pee (drank) aapharria (swelled out).
A poor person found a bowl, he was so happy he kept on drinking water until he felt sick.
When a poor person gets riches or fame suddenly, he he may not be able to handle it well resulting in harmful consequences.
Maareh Jatt
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