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This proverb is used to describe a situation where someone undertakes a great or sacred journey (or a significant effort) only to return with something worthless or offensive. It highlights the irony of wasting a major opportunity or a noble mission by achieving a shameful or trivial result.

This expression means that a person's negative traits or villainous nature are often only exposed or defined by the specific harmful actions they take against others. It is also used to suggest that certain events or outcomes are inextricably linked to specific actions or causes; without the catalyst (the captivity of Sita), the consequence (the downfall and recognition of Ravana as a villain) would not have occurred.

This phrase refers to the traditional period of ritual impurity observed by a family after a child is born. In a broader philosophical context, it is often paired with 'Chachinappudu sutakam' (ritual impurity at death) to signify that life is bookended by ceremonies and certain constraints, or to imply that every beginning has its own set of initial challenges or obligations.

This proverb describes a situation where the maintenance or incidental expenses of an object or person far exceed their actual value. It is used when the cost of a process or a repair is disproportionately higher than the value of the asset itself.

This expression is used to describe an extremely wicked, cruel, or immoral person in the modern era. It compares someone's villainous traits to the mythological demon king Ravana, but contextualized within the 'Kali Yuga' (the current age of darkness and vice).

This proverb suggests that wealth and success (represented by Goddess Lakshmi) come to those who possess courage and the willingness to take risks. It is used to encourage someone to be bold and decisive in their actions rather than being hesitant or fearful.

This proverb highlights the partiality and double standards often shown by family elders. It suggests that when a daughter is in labor, the family takes it lightly and manages with simple resources at home (among pots), but when a daughter-in-law is in labor, they perceive it as a huge burden or a difficult task as high as a mountain.

This expression is used to describe a person who lacks moderation or a middle ground. It refers to someone who is either extremely aggressive and dominating (like a demoness) or completely submissive and servile (like a servant), switching between these extremes depending on the situation or their mood.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where someone is so overwhelmed or shocked by the severity of the 'cure' or the consequences that they forget about their original ailment. It implies that the treatment (often harsh or painful, like branding used in old medicine) was so traumatic that it overshadowed the initial problem.

This expression is used to describe a problem, conflict, or situation that persists for a very long time without reaching a conclusion. According to legend, Ravana's funeral pyre never goes out; similarly, this phrase refers to issues that keep burning or simmering indefinitely.