Billa's Punjabi Akhan(Proverbs) Collations
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ਅਖਾਣ: ਗੰਗਾ ਗਏ ਤਾਂ ਗੰਗਾ ਰਾਮ। ਜਮਨਾ ਗਏ ਤਾਂ ਜਮਨਾ ਦਾਸ॥
Akhan: Ganga Gaye Tan Ganga Ram. Jamna Gaye Tan Jamna Das
ਅਰਥ: ਮੌਕੇ ਅਨੁਸਾਰ ਬਦਲ ਜਾਣਾ।
Literal Translation: Went to the Ganges, called Ganga Ram; went to the Yamuna, called Jamna Das
Meaning (English): People adapt to circumstances or places.
English Equivalent: When in Rome, do as the Romans do.

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