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Hindi proverbs.
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A small collection of familiar sayings, read in their own language and understood in English.

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4 proverbs · Hindi

हिन्दी · Character
नाच न जाने आँगन टेढ़ा।

Traditional Hindi proverb

Read in Roman script

Naach na jaane, aangan tedha.

Approximate reading guide, not a pronunciation standard.

अर्थ

अपनी कमी स्वीकार करने के बजाय परिस्थिति या किसी और को दोष देना।

Literal English translation

Unable to dance, one blames the crooked courtyard.

Meaning in English

People sometimes blame their surroundings instead of recognising a lack of skill or preparation.

A small example

A player who has not practised blames the ground for every mistake.

Wording reference: Rekhta Dictionary · proverb entry ↗

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हिन्दी · Perseverance
जहाँ चाह, वहाँ राह।

Traditional Hindi proverb

Read in Roman script

Jahaan chaah, vahaan raah.

Approximate reading guide, not a pronunciation standard.

अर्थ

दृढ़ इच्छा और निरंतर प्रयास से कठिनाई का समाधान खोजा जा सकता है।

Literal English translation

Where there is a will, there is a way.

Meaning in English

Determination can inspire creative solutions. The saying offers encouragement rather than a promise of certain success.

A small example

A student finds library resources when buying every textbook is not possible.

Wording reference: Rekhta Dictionary · proverb entry ↗

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हिन्दी · Consequences
जैसी करनी, वैसी भरनी।

Traditional Hindi proverb

Read in Roman script

Jaisi karni, vaisi bharni.

Approximate reading guide, not a pronunciation standard.

अर्थ

मनुष्य को अपने कर्मों के परिणाम का सामना करना पड़ता है।

Literal English translation

As the deed, so the consequence.

Meaning in English

Our choices can bring consequences, so act responsibly. It should not be used to blame someone for misfortune beyond their control.

A small example

Someone who repeatedly breaks promises may lose other people’s trust.

Wording reference: Rekhta Dictionary · proverb entry ↗

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हिन्दी · Patience
बूँद-बूँद से घड़ा भरता है।

Traditional Hindi proverb

Read in Roman script

Boond-boond se ghada bharta hai.

Approximate reading guide, not a pronunciation standard.

अर्थ

छोटे-छोटे नियमित प्रयास मिलकर बड़ा परिणाम देते हैं।

Literal English translation

Drop by drop, the pot fills.

Meaning in English

Small contributions accumulate over time. Consistency can matter more than occasional bursts of effort.

A small example

Reading a few pages every day eventually finishes a long book.

Wording reference: Oil Industry Development Board · Anubhuti publication ↗

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This pilot contains English, Hindi, French and Kannada. More languages and sourced literary selections can be added over time.

These are traditional proverbs, not quotations attributed to a named poet. Wording can vary by region. The reference links document usage; they do not establish a single inventor or place of origin.

Meanings, examples and English translations are skyvison editorial explanations, not copied dictionary definitions. Roman-script readings for Hindi and Kannada are approximate. French and English already use the Latin alphabet. Proverbs express cultural perspectives; they are not universal rules.

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