Question

Shivaji Maharaj could establish Swaraj due to his loyal and dedicated associates.

Collect proverbs from different languages that state the importance of friendship. For example, A friend in need is a friend indeed.

Answer 1

Friendship is very important in our lives. Friends support and help each other during difficult times. Here are some proverbs about the importance of friendship from different languages:

• English: “A friend in need is a friend indeed.”
• Hindi: “सच्चा मित्र वही है जो संकट में काम आए।”
  (A true friend is one who helps in times of difficulty.)
• Marathi: “संकटात जो धावून येतो तोच खरा मित्र.”
  (The one who comes to your help in times of trouble is a true friend.)
• Tamil: “நட்புக்கு அழகு துணை நிற்றல்.”
  (The beauty of friendship is standing by one another.)
• Sanskrit: “उत्सवे व्यसने चैव दुर्भिक्षे राष्ट्रविप्लवे । राजद्वारे श्मशाने च यस्तिष्ठति स बान्धवः ॥”
  (A true friend is one who stands by you during celebrations, difficulties, famine, danger and other hardships.)