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This proverb is used to describe someone who abandons a simple, self-reliant, or peaceful life for a situation that brings more trouble and stress. It highlights how certain choices, often made under social pressure or expectation (like marriage in this context), can lead to unexpected burdens that make one's previous life seem much better in hindsight.

This proverb describes people who immediately start misusing or showing off their power the moment they get even a tiny bit of authority. It is used to mock someone who acts bossy or makes extravagant demands without having the proper status or long-term stability to back it up.

This expression is used to describe a person who has completely lost their sense of shame or self-respect in pursuit of a goal. It implies that a person initially cast aside their dignity to get something done, and now they are entirely indifferent to criticism or social embarrassment.

This proverb describes a situation where greed or the pursuit of unattainable goals leads to the loss of existing resources or assets. It is used to advise someone to be content with what they have or to warn against taking excessive risks that might jeopardize their current security.

This proverb is used to describe a person who lacks self-respect or fails to take a hint. It refers to someone who insists on attending an event or staying in a situation where they are clearly not welcome or have been explicitly disinvited, often by trying to justify their presence with superficial excuses.

This proverb highlights a period of extreme misfortune where any attempt to improve one's situation or seek help results in losing the little one already possesses. It is used to describe a streak of bad luck where every action leads to further loss or backfires unexpectedly.

This proverb refers to a specific Ekadasi (usually Ashadha Shukla Ekadasi or Nirjala Ekadasi) during the monsoon season when rainfall is expected to be so heavy that it washes away dry wood and thorns. It is used to describe the onset of heavy seasonal rains or a situation where a massive force clears everything in its path.

This proverb highlights the social dynamic that an overextended stay at one's parents' house after marriage leads to a loss of respect. It suggests that guests or married daughters are welcomed for short visits, but staying too long results in being treated with disregard or as a burden, similar to a domestic help.

This expression is used to describe a person who agrees with everything someone says, even if it is logically impossible or absurd, usually to avoid conflict, please someone, or out of pure sycophancy. It highlights a lack of independent thinking or honesty.

This proverb highlights that extreme suspicion or over-protective control cannot prevent someone from being unfaithful if they intend to be. It suggests that if a person is determined to deceive, they will find a way regardless of how many restrictions or monitoring measures are put in place by a jealous partner.