These proverbs and sayings reflect centuries of Sindhi wisdom — observations about God, fate, money, relationships, humility, and the nature of life itself. Passed down through generations, they remain as true today as when they were first coined.
On God & Fate
Bhandey jey man mein hikri · Sahib jey man mein bee
While man has something on his mind, God has something else on His
Sindhis believed in God's will — man proposes and God disposes.
Mar-run vaarey khaan · Rakhar vaaro vejho aahey
God, the Protector, is greater than he who wants to harm you
Not only did Sindhis believe in God's will, but also in His mercy.
Daaney daaney tey mohir
Every grain of food is stamped with the name of the eater
Sindhis believed in destiny — that what is meant for you will find you.
On Truth & Honesty
Sach ta vetho nach
If you speak the truth, you can continue to dance with joy
If you speak the truth, you can enjoy peace — there is no fear of contradicting yourself.
Baanee saayee jee saayee · Gaayee bukhyey jo bukhyo
The grass of an honest person will remain green no matter how many partake of it
Those who are honest will never want, even though they may be cheated.
On Humility & Life
Jainh khaado taro · Tainh khey nako soor nako baro
If one eats food from the bottom of the saucepan, one will not suffer pain or humiliation
It pays to be humble.
Jedo uth · Tedo lodo
The bigger the camel, the bigger the jerks it experiences
Those with more also have more to carry.
Savar aahir per digheran
One should stretch one's legs according to one's blanket
One should live according to one's means.
Nekee karey, daryaa mein vijh
After having performed a good deed, drop the thought of it into the sea
Do good, and don't keep count of it.
On Wealth & Happiness
Khushee jairee khuraak koney · Gantee jairo marz koney
There is no nourishment like joy, and no disease is worse than worry
Happiness is the greatest wealth.
Naarey binaa nar vegaano
Without money man feels alone and dejected
Sindhis believed that wealth is an important requisite to happiness.
Vandey viraayey sukh paaye
Sharing what one has with one's brethren gives happiness
Generosity is the path to joy.
Hikree latey sau patey
When one door closes, a hundred more open
One must never be dejected when bad days are around.
On Relationships
Taari hik hathee kon vajandee aahey
One cannot clap with one hand
Wherever there is an argument, all parties are probably to blame to a certain extent.
Maau jee dil makhan · Puta jee dil pathar
A mother's heart is soft as butter, while the heart of the son is made of stone
The enduring observation of a mother's unconditional love.
Moor khaan vyaaj mitho
The interest is always more enjoyable than the principal amount
One tends to love one's grandchildren even more than their parents.
Ghar jo kin · Ghar mein dhopjey
One must wash one's dirty laundry at home
Do not broadcast private family matters publicly.
On Patience & Wisdom
Sabur jo phal mitho aahey
Patience brings a sweet reward
Perseverance brings a fruit that is sweet to one's destiny.
Naadaan dost khaan · Daanav dushman chango
It is better to have a wise enemy than a foolish friend
Intelligence in one's companions matters more than their loyalty alone.
Jahaan jeeyu tahaan sikhu
There is no end to learning — while one continues to live, one continues to learn
A beautiful closing thought — the wisdom of lifelong learning.
