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This proverb is used to describe a situation where someone's trust or reliance on another person results in them being dragged down to that person's level of misfortune or mediocrity. It warns about trusting people who are in a bad state themselves, as they might end up making your situation as bad as theirs.

This expression describes a person who is fickle-minded or highly unpredictable. It refers to someone whose thoughts, decisions, or moods change instantly, making it impossible to rely on their word or state of mind for more than a moment.

This proverb describes hypocrisy or a lack of genuine devotion. It refers to a person who puts on an outward display of piety or asceticism (wearing sacred beads) while their mind is actually occupied with worldly pleasures or lustful thoughts. It is used to call out those who pretend to be spiritual or virtuous but are deceptive in their intentions.

This expression is used to describe a situation where there is a total lack of coordination or communication between two people. When one person says something, the other gives a completely irrelevant or opposite response, leading to a situation where nothing gets accomplished due to the disconnect.

This proverb is used to describe a person who is uneducated or lacks intellectual depth (nirakshara kukshi) but has an insatiable appetite or a singular focus on material consumption. It suggests that for someone who doesn't spend time on learning or refinement, performing a task of indulgence—like eating a large number of sweets—is effortless and of no consequence.

This expression is used to describe a person who is fiercely impartial, strictly principled, or intensely destructive without bias. Just as a powerful fire consumes everything in its path without favoring its origin or its destination, this person treats allies and enemies with the same level of intensity or rigorous standards. It is often used to describe someone who does not show favoritism even to their own people when upholding justice or performing a duty.

This expression refers to a remedy that makes the original problem worse. Just as drinking fatty clarified butter (ghee) increases thirst instead of quenching it like water, it describes taking an action that is counterproductive or aggravates a difficult situation.

This expression describes a hypocrite who puts on a show of holiness or spirituality (represented by the sacred Rudraksha beads) while harboring worldly, lustful, or sinful thoughts (represented by 'madirakshulu' or beautiful women). It is used to call out someone whose external appearance and internal character are at odds.

This proverb describes a person who is highly opportunistic and inconsistent. It refers to someone who acts arrogant or tries to dominate when they have the upper hand (grabbing the hair), but becomes extremely submissive or begs for mercy when they are in a weak position (falling at the feet).

This proverb is used to criticize someone who is too proud or lazy to work. It suggests that even if one lacks the status or means to be a leader or a ruler (high status), there are always ways to survive if one is willing to set aside their ego—often used sarcastically against those who complain about lack of grand opportunities while ignoring humble ways to make a living.