ProverbPedia

“Tamil:
பாடு என்றால் பாணனும் பாடான்.”
“English Translation:
When pressed to sing, even the professional singer refuses.”,

“Tamil:
“ஆற்றுக்குப் பார்ப்பான் துணையோ, சோற்றுக்குப் பயற்றங்காய் கறியா ?”
“,”English Translation:
Will a Brahman be of any use when one crosses a river, or pulse in pod serve for a curry?”,

“Tamil:
இருந்த கால் மூதேவி நடந்த கால் சீதேவி.”
“English Translation:
The sluggish foot is Múdévi the goddess of adversity, the active foot is Shrídèvi the goddess of prosperity.These two personages were produced when the milky ocean was churned to obtain ambrosia. They play an important part in the economy of the Hindus.”,