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This proverb describes the act of dwelling on past pleasures or happy memories while currently experiencing hardship or deprivation. It is used when someone fruitlessly reminisces about a time of abundance or joy during a period of struggle, highlighting the stark contrast between better days and the current difficult reality.

This proverb describes a situation where one person has absolute authority over another's life or decisions. It is used to highlight a total lack of autonomy for a subordinate, or when someone is being excessively bossy and controlling even the most fundamental aspects of another's existence.

This proverb suggests that there are many ways to fall into vice or make mistakes (symbolized by the nine openings of the human body and worldly distractions), whereas the path to virtue or liberation is singular and requires disciplined focus. It is used to caution someone that it is easy to go astray but difficult to find the right path.

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 proverb is used to describe a person who is being generous or charitable with someone else's resources or money rather than their own. It highlights the hypocrisy of taking credit for a sacrifice that doesn't actually cost the giver anything.

This expression is used when an action taken with good intentions or for the sake of discipline/piety backfires and leads to unexpected trouble or loss. It signifies a situation where following a ritual or a rule strictly results in one's own undoing.

This proverb highlights the insatiable nature of three things: illnesses that can keep occurring, melodies or attachments (raga) that can be endless, and the pursuit of luxury or pleasure (bhoga) which never feels sufficient. It is used to suggest that one should practice moderation and detachment because these three aspects of life have no natural stopping point.

This expression is used to describe how a person driven by intense carnal desire or obsession loses their sense of social decorum, moral boundaries, and the fear of consequences. It suggests that such individuals become blind to everything except the fulfillment of their desire.

This expression is used to describe a state of extreme joy, pride, or elation where someone feels like they are on top of the world. It is often used to describe someone who is acting overly arrogant or is so happy that they feel they have almost reached heaven.

This expression is used to describe an impossible, overly ambitious, or highly impractical task. It refers to a person having grand ideas or making plans that are far beyond their actual reach or capability.