అంగట్లో అష్టభాగ్యం, అల్లుని నోట్లో శనేశ్వరం

This proverb describes a situation where a person's bad luck follows them no matter where they go or what remedies they seek. It is used to express that changing locations or seeking divine intervention sometimes does not solve problems if one's misfortune is persistent.

His bad luck followed him.—Śaneśvaram is an incorrect name given to the planet Saturn ; it appears to be a corruption of Sanaischar.

This proverb suggests that quality items are expensive (representing prosperity/Lakshmi) while cheap items are often of poor quality or bring trouble (representing misfortune/Shani). It is used to advise someone that paying a higher price for quality is better than buying something cheap that won't last or will cause problems.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where one person enjoys all the luxuries and benefits, while those associated with them (like a spouse or family) only get the meager or basic leftovers. It highlights the disparity in distribution of wealth or comfort within a household or partnership.

This expression is used when someone unnecessarily involves themselves in a problem that has nothing to do with them, or when they invite trouble into their lives through their own voluntary actions. It highlights the foolishness of taking on burdens or conflicts that could have been easily avoided.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where someone experiences obstacles or bad luck even in the most humble or desperate circumstances. It refers to extreme misfortune where even the bare minimum needed for survival is hindered by fate.

This proverb highlights the comfort, freedom, and emotional belonging a woman feels at her parental home versus the formal or sometimes restrictive environment of her marital home. It suggests that material wealth cannot replace the unconditional love and ease found in one's place of birth.

This expression is used to describe a situation where someone unnecessarily invites trouble or a nuisance into their life when it was not their concern. It is equivalent to the English concept of 'looking for trouble' or 'inviting a headache.'

This expression refers to extreme domestic secrecy or a lack of communication between a couple. It describes a situation where both partners are keeping secrets from each other, making it impossible for either to speak freely or share the truth.

When one is dogged by misfortune, one will not escape misfortune, even if one goes to a holy place to ward off the evil influence.