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Proverbs are considered to be a form of Folk literature of its later imitators, expressing in the form of a simple, homely sentence, a pungent criticism of life. Proverbs are sometimes valuable, ethical precepts which have kept high ideals before the masses. Proverbs are as old as the word. From the Vedas down to the Holy books of the Christians and the Mohammedans, the proverbs have been exercising a peculiar sway over mankind professing different religions and persuasions. These proverbs, in fact, go back to the infancy of the races of the civilizations. They are to be found in literary remains of Babylonia and Egypt. Even the savages of the primitive times, have had their proverbs. This book contains 559 proverbs written in the Devnagri script together with their explanations in English. This book is very useful in the context of this language.
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ISBN : 9788121236720
Pages : 95
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