Proverbs of Nepal In all countries and languages, proverbs and
sayings have been formed by societies to capture basic truths
and perceptions based on the experiences of communities. This is
true for Nepal's proverbs and sayings, which provide much
insight into the culture, views and ideals of the people.
Proverbs from Nepal are most often related to situation in life
and general opinions. Well-known Nepalese proverbs can be heard
in conversations and in the media, adding color to speech. “A
smart jackal is no match against an old tiger” (budo bagh ra
syal tanneri) is a proverb which illustrates how Nepalese
society feels about the older generation. Basically the proverb
means that a clever young adult is no match for the experience
of an older person. Another Nepalese proverb which presents a
similar thought is “enjoy the heat of a log, and heed the advice
of the elders.” This proverb expresses the importance of looking
to older people for good advice, much like you would seek the
constant heat of the fire of