Roman English
Na dhudaa jaane, na rudaa jaane !
अर्थ
कुनै बानी, समस्या वा अवस्था यति जकडिएको वा स्थायी हुन्छ कि त्यसलाई कुनै पनि प्रयासले हटाउन वा सुधार्न सकिँदैन भन्ने अर्थमा यो उखान प्रयोग गरिन्छ। भौतिक प्रयास (धुने) वा भावनात्मक गुनासो (रुने) दुवै व्यर्थ हुन्छन्।
उदाहरण
उसको अल्छीपना त न धुँदा जाने, न रुँदा जाने ! जति सम्झाए पनि कामै गर्दैन।
Literal English Translation
Neither goes away by washing, nor goes away by crying.
English Meaning
This proverb describes a habit, problem, stain, or situation that is so deeply ingrained or permanent that it cannot be changed, removed, or resolved, no matter what one does. Neither physical efforts (like washing) nor emotional appeals or complaints (like crying) are effective.
English Proverb
A leopard cannot change its spots.
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