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This expression is used to highlight the contrast between generosity and greed. It suggests that those who give (like the sun giving light/life) deserve the highest rewards, while those who are selfish and hoard their wealth suffer the consequences of their nature.

This proverb describes people who, upon achieving success or gaining power, become overly confident or arrogant. It implies that for someone who has reached high heights, even the vast sky (ambition/power) seems small and easily manageable within their grasp. It is often used to critique those who underestimate challenges or act superior after a small success.

This proverb emphasizes that experiencing the world (represented by the city) and achieving spiritual salvation (represented by heaven) are the two ultimate goals of human existence. It is often used to encourage someone to travel, experience prosperity, or enjoy life's opportunities while they are still alive.

Refers to a state of being stuck in a middle ground or a dilemma where one is neither here nor there. It originates from the mythological story of King Trishanku who was suspended between Earth and Heaven. It is used to describe situations involving uncertainty, being caught between two choices, or being in a state of limbo.

This expression is used to describe a state of extreme pride, arrogance, or overwhelming joy where a person feels superior or 'on top of the world'. It implies that the person is so conceited or elated that they feel they have almost reached heaven.

This expression is used to describe a person who, despite having an illustrious lineage, high-status parents, or great potential, displays cowardice or lacks the expected qualities of their heritage. It highlights the irony of a person with great origins behaving in a weak or timid manner.

This proverb describes a situation where a person tries to escape a problem or bad luck, only to find themselves in an even more difficult or harsh environment. It is used when someone's attempts to avoid misfortune lead them to a worse predicament, highlighting that one cannot outrun destiny or that the remedy chosen is worse than the original situation.

This expression refers to something that is visible but unattainable, or a promise that is illusory. Just as one can see the image of an offering or money in a mirror but cannot actually touch or spend it, it describes wealth or benefits that exist only on paper or in theory but cannot be used in reality.

This expression describes a situation where an existing problem or burden is handled so poorly or transferred in such a way that it creates a new, more inconvenient, or direct complication. It is used when a solution to a minor issue ends up causing a more immediate headache.

This proverb is used to describe things that look attractive or attainable but are actually illusory or impossible to reach. It signifies that some things can only be seen or imagined but never truly possessed, much like a reflection in a mirror.