Warara, warara nomuromo wake.

Translation

One who has gone to sleep, sleeps with his mouth.

Application

When one dies, the things of this world are no longer necessary for them. Life should go on for the living who still need to eat and survive, and not be held back by continuing to focus on the deceased.

This proverb is quoted after someone has died to console and encourage the bereaved to move on.

Similar Proverbs

1. Afa, afa nomuromo wake.