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This proverb describes a situation where excessive delay or focus on trivial preparations leads to a major disaster or missed opportunity. It is used to criticize people who are overly meticulous or slow when urgent action is required.

This proverb describes an unstable or extreme financial situation. 'Ugadi' represents a feast and celebration (plenty), while 'Shivaratri' represents fasting and staying awake (poverty/hunger). It is used to describe someone who either lives in luxury when they have money or starves when they don't, lacking a middle ground or consistent lifestyle.

This expression refers to destiny or fate (literally 'head-writing'). It is used to convey that what is destined to happen will happen regardless of one's efforts to avoid it, often used during times of unavoidable misfortune or significant life events.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where a basic or preliminary requirement has not been met, making the subsequent or desired action impossible. It highlights the gap between one's current ability and their ambitious goals.

This is a traditional proverb emphasizing the importance of staying within social or behavioral boundaries. It suggests that a person (historically referring to women in this context) earns respect when they maintain self-restraint and decorum, but loses their dignity and is viewed as stubborn or foolish like a donkey if they behave excessively or cross those boundaries.

This proverb emphasizes the importance of communication and social interaction. It suggests that if you do not speak or express yourself properly, you will not find a place for yourself in society or in a specific situation. It is often used to encourage people to speak up or to highlight that social status and inclusion are built through speech and reputation.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where one person works hard to earn money or resources, while another person spends it lavishly to show off or enjoy the benefits without any effort. It highlights the unfairness of someone reaping the rewards of another person's labor.

This proverb describes people returning to their habitual environments or choosing paths that align with their nature or circumstances. It is used to suggest that individuals will naturally gravitate toward familiar settings or specific struggles even when they try to break away.

This proverb suggests that performing hard manual labor or enduring physical hardship is far more dignified and preferable than dealing with the constant tantrums, arrogance, or demands of a difficult person. It is often used to emphasize that self-respect is more important than being in a relationship or partnership with someone who is haughty and troublesome.

This proverb highlights the critical importance of rainfall for agriculture. It signifies that timely rains lead to prosperity and food security (crops), whereas a lack of rain leads to drought, starvation, and economic devastation (metaphorically referred to as fires/suffering).