Adaptability
अघि हेर्नु चार हात, पछि हेर्नु बाह्र हात
Aghi hernu chaar haat, pachhi hernu bahra haat
It takes more effort to move forward & achieve something than to look back and dwell on the past
Adaptability
अनिकाले मानू, बाँडिचूडी खानू
Anikaale maanu, badi chudi khaanu.
What it means
To take advantage of whatever comes your way, even if it's not ideal or appropriate
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Adaptability
अच्छा साले जुल्फी पाले, लिखाले टांग हाले
Achchhaa saale julfi paale, likhaa le taang haale.
Strong foundation, bright outcome. Weak base, poor fate
Adaptability
अर्काको बारीमा साग छ, मुटु मिचेर के लाग्छ
Arkaa ko baari maa saag chha, mutu michera k laagchha.
There is no gain in envying others' prosperity and good fortune
Proverbs that share words with this one
Nepali proverbs reuse the same images — the same animals, tools and weather — to land different lessons. These use some of the same words.
Patience
अनिकालको मानु, दिनु न खानु
Anikaal ko maanu, dinu na khaanu
Not consuming or appreciating things at the wrong time even if available
Advice
आफ्नो रुचि खानु, अर्काको रुचि लाउनु
Aafno ruchhi khaanu, arkaa ko ruchi launu.
Focus on your own interests, not others
Wisdom
अचार खानु मुलाको, संगत गर्नु ठुलाको
Achaar khaanu mula ko, sangat garnu thula ko
Have company of good friends, even when surrounded by negative influences