Nepali proverbs about self-reliance

Nepali proverbs about self-reliance. Each ukhan below is shown in its original Devanagari, with a romanized reading you can pronounce and an English meaning where one has been written.

Self-Reliance

अर्काको भर भोकभोकै मर

Arkaa ko bhar bhok bhokai mar.

Relying solely on others leads to ruin

Self-Reliance

आफ्नो नुन, आफ्नै पानी, खाउ ज्वाईं कोखा तानी

Aafno nun, aafnai paani, khau juwai kokha taani

Take care of your own needs before worrying about others