आँखा नदेख्ने नेत्रलाल, कान नसुन्ने कर्णकान्त
Aankha nadekhne netralaal kana nasunne karnakaanta
People who are unable or unwilling to perceive reality despite having the ability
Aateko kaam jhattai shree ganesh.
Tasks done with care and attention get done quickly and smoothly
Aankha nadekhne netralaal kana nasunne karnakaanta
People who are unable or unwilling to perceive reality despite having the ability
Ayimaayi ko rupai satru, rupai mitru.
True friends accept one as they are are are, for who they are
Aayi laagne maathi jaayi laagne.
Prioritize important tasks over minor ones
Nepali proverbs reuse the same images — the same animals, tools and weather — to land different lessons. These use some of the same words.
Aaja ko kaam lai bholi nabhannu.
Don't procrastinate, complete today's tasks today
Andhyaro kaam khola ko geet
Work done without proper planning is bound to fail
Araayeko kaam ra bharaayeko maano le kati din chalchha
Makeshift solutions and temporary measures can only last for so long