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This proverb is used to describe situations where one shouldn't have to pay or seek permission for using their own resources, or when someone expects payment for helping their own family or close ones. It emphasizes that it is unnecessary or absurd to charge for services within a household or for things one already owns.

This proverb highlights the importance of balance in thought. Excessive thinking (overthinking) leads to worry and misery, making a person 'unfortunate.' On the other hand, a total lack of reflection or forethought makes a person 'foolish.' It suggests that while thinking is necessary for wisdom, over-analysis can be paralyzing.

This proverb describes a failing or ineffective leadership system. It highlights that a leader who lacks the bravery to take risks or stand firm, paired with an advisor who lacks strategic thinking or foresight, will inevitably lead to the downfall of a kingdom or an organization.

This proverb suggests that secret schemes, conspiracies, or malicious gossip often result in the downfall or ruin of homes and families. It emphasizes that backbiting and clandestine plotting cause unnecessary destruction in society.

This expression is used to describe a lazy person who shows no energy or interest when it comes to doing work (acting like a lifeless corpse), but displays immense appetite and enthusiasm when it is time to eat (acting like a hungry elephant).

This proverb is used to describe a person who handles massive tasks or challenges and finds small, trivial problems insignificant. It suggests that someone accustomed to grand or difficult things will not be bothered or satisfied by minor, petty matters. It is often used to mock someone trying to threaten or tempt a powerful person with something very small.

This expression is used to describe a person who is extremely greedy or has a huge appetite when it comes to consuming resources or food, but becomes completely useless, lazy, or inactive when it is time to do any work.

This expression highlights the failure of leadership and administration. It describes a situation where those in power are ineffective because the leader lacks the bravery to take action and the advisor lacks the wisdom or foresight to provide proper guidance. It is used to describe a team or organization destined for failure due to incompetence at the top.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where someone is already in a state of utter ruin or massive loss, making smaller additional losses or specific details of the damage irrelevant. It suggests that when a catastrophic event occurs, worrying about minor consequences is pointless.

This proverb describes extreme greed or large-scale corruption. It implies that a person who is capable of stealing or committing a massive fraud (swallowing a temple) will consider a smaller part of it (the Nandi statue) to be an insignificant snack. It is used to describe people who have no moral boundaries and for whom no crime is too big or too small.