ProverbPedia

“Tamil:
ஒன்ற வந்த பிடாரி ஊர்ப் பிடாரி ஆனதுபோல.”
English Translation:
As a demoness that came for shelter became the demoness of the village.,

“Tamil:
கண்டது பாம்பு கடித்தது மாங்கொட்டை.”
“English Translation:
That which was seen was a snake, that which bit was the stone of a mango fruit.”,

“Tamil:
திங்களும் சனியும் தெற்கே நோக்க வேண்டும்.”
“English Translation:
Look south on Monday and Saturday if leaving home.The direction given in this proverb is intended to convey a caution to those setting out on a journey on Monday or Saturday. It is based on the belief contained in a stanza of which the following is a translation.Sangara, Siva, as the author of good, plants his trident on the earth in certain directions on particular days and at stated hours.On Monday and Saturday in the east for eight náligais.[1]On Thursday, in the south for twenty náligais.On Friday and Sunday in the west, twelve náligais.On Tuesday and Wednesday in the north, twelve náligais.”,