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Ahngahjeen yedevuh chi desnelh

This proverb can be expressed in another way: angahjeen yedevuh desnaneh, ayid panuh chi gernarh deshnarh - Even if he sees behind his eye, he cannot see that particular thing.

This proverb points to the limitations of perception due not only to our imperfect senses but also because of a personal attachment that obstructs our ability to see objectively. For example, when I close my eyelid I cannot see the eyelid although it is so close to my eye. This is due to imperfect senses. However, due to family affection or attachment, we may sometimes not see the faults in our family members or loved ones that cause tremendous harm. We are unable to see objectively due to the attachment.

Ahsank al khent pan Gullah?

Hovhness Toumanian has written a lovely short poem about the erratic weather patterns of the month of May.

Ays khent amsoun mard guhsen
They call this crazy month May

Hankeest chouneenk yeresen
We are not comfortable for it

Aysor ourakh, mehghum oree
Today a happy, mild day

Vaghuh aghmouk pothorik
Tomorrow thunder and a storm

Ardounganough baidzar ot
Early morning a bright clear day

Jashou moot eh antzehervo
By lunch it is dark and rainy

Or muh eench tsourd, or muh dahk
One day so cold, one day hot

Hoss patts, eeshk hon ambi dak
(The sky) open here, and there cloudy

hoss guh khuntah, hohn gouh lah
Here (the sky) laughs, and there it cries

Ahsank ahl khent pan guhlah?
Do such crazy things happen (normally)?