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This proverb highlights self-sufficiency and the absence of need. It suggests that if a person has very small needs, they don't need a partner to manage them, and if a person is strong enough to carry heavy loads themselves, they don't need external help like an ox. It is used to mock or point out situations where someone's extreme habits or capabilities make traditional supports redundant.

This expression is used to describe an exhausting or difficult task that yields little joy or becomes a burden despite being a routine activity. It highlights physical or mental fatigue resulting from over-exertion or dealing with a tedious process. 'Tavva' and 'Adda' are traditional units of measurement for grain.

This expression highlights the fickle nature of desire or the physical toll of overindulgence. It describes a situation where one is desperate and eager for something (like food) until they get it, but immediately suffers the consequences or feels burdened/lethargic once the desire is satisfied.

This proverb is used to mock someone who lives in poverty or lacks basic necessities but puts on an act of being wealthy, sophisticated, or overly stylish. It highlights the contrast between their actual humble reality (eating rice bran) and their pretentious behavior (elegance/pride).

This proverb describes a situation where people give plenty of advice or commands to others to do something difficult or risky, but they themselves are unwilling to take any action or lead by example. It highlights the hypocrisy of those who instruct others to make sacrifices or changes that they avoid making themselves.

This proverb describes a situation where people are quick to give advice or egg someone on to take a risk, but are unwilling to help or share the consequences. It is used when someone offers hollow encouragement for a dangerous or difficult task without offering any actual support.

This expression refers to the inherent nature and destiny of individuals based on their character and surroundings. It signifies that people will gravitate towards things that match their worth, status, or habits. Just as birds follow their natural diet, humans pursue what they are accustomed to or what they truly deserve.

This proverb is used to criticize someone who tries to act wealthy or sophisticated (putting on airs) while living in extreme poverty or lacking basic necessities. It highlights the irony of pretentiousness when one's actual situation is humble.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where one's problems or deep-seated troubles follow them wherever they go, regardless of how far they travel or what holy places they visit. It signifies that changing one's location does not necessarily result in an escape from personal or domestic conflicts.

This proverb is used to describe people of high integrity, status, or specific nature who will never compromise their core principles or dignity, even when facing extreme hardship or desperate situations. Just as a tiger would rather starve than eat grass (which is against its nature), a person of character will not resort to base or unethical actions just to survive.