خپل کار په خپله کوه

Khpal kar pa khpala kawa

Literal translation

Do your own work yourself.

Contextual meaning

What it means

Self-reliance and direct responsibility are safer than unnecessary dependence.

When people use it

In everyday life

Used when encouraging someone to learn a task instead of always waiting for help.

Editorial record

Source and status

Source
Traditional Pashto saying; printed source not yet documented.