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A person who appears virtuous or harmless but harbors malicious intentions.
उसके चेहरे पर मुस्कान थी, मगर मुँह में राम बगल में छुरा था।
He had a smile on his face, but he was a hypocrite with hidden malice.
वह मुँह में राम बगल में छुरा वाला आदमी है।
He is a man who is a hypocrite with hidden malice.
Used to describe someone who pretends to be good but is secretly dangerous or deceitful.
This idiom reflects the cultural importance of religious symbolism in Hindi-speaking regions. 'Ram' is revered as a deity, while a 'छुरा' (dagger) represents danger, creating a striking contrast.
Use this idiom to describe people who pretend to be good but have harmful intentions. It is not used for literal situations but for social or interpersonal contexts.
This idiom originates from Hindi folklore and religious imagery. 'मुँह में राम' (mouth chanting 'Ram', a Hindu deity) symbolizes piety or harmlessness, while 'बगल में छुरा' (a dagger in the armpit) represents hidden danger. The contrast highlights hypocrisy.
This idiom is used in both spoken and written Hindi to describe people who appear kind or harmless but are secretly malicious. It is often used in social or political contexts to warn others about deceitful individuals.