54. “The pendant part of the turban should be in proportion to the learning.” It was formerly the custom of the learned to have the end of the turban hanging down the back.
“Gāchh men kathal honth men tīl.”
55. “The jack fruit is upon the tree, and oil on your lips.”
“Hāl men fāl dahī men mosal.”
56. “Talking to a man who is in ecstasy (of a religious nature, feigned or practised by fakīrs) is like beating curds with a pestle.”
“Merā māthā tabhī thonkā thā.”
57. “It was hammered upon my forehead.”
“Takdīr chū sābik ast tadbīr chi saud?”
58. “What is the use of taking precautions, since what has been pre-ordained must happen?”
“Jaisā des waisā bhes.”