Hindu Wisdom.

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XLI, Issue 5, 29 July 1908, Page 41

Hindu Wisdom.

A number of .quaint and clever Hindu aphorisms have been gathered together *y Arthur Guiterman in a unique little book. The name of the volume, “Betel Nuts,” is derived from the nature of the proverbs which are said to he ever in the mouths of the people of Hindustan, giving spice and colour to their speech even as the betel nut—the chewing gum of the Orient. We quote a few of the pro* verbs-:—• God ripes the mangoes, The farmer shakes the tree; God cures the patient, l • The doctor takes the fee. “Who cooked this rice?” “Not I!—that worthless hound!” “’ Tis very nice.” “Why—yes—l stirred it round!” You have no debts? Indorse a note. You have no cares? Then buy a goat. This under the rose, But it’s true to the letter: The man thinks he knows, But the woman knows better. “O. Allah, take me!” prayed Ram Chunder. 'Above him crashed and rolled the thuin- ■ der. “Not now!” he cried, in fright and sorrow, “Not now, O Lord—l meant to-morrow!” The donkey to the camel said: “How dainty are your feet!” T\e camel to the donkey said: “Your voice is very sweet!”