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This proverb highlights that individuals who are deprived of or have renounced natural companionship often find their minds preoccupied with thoughts of physical intimacy. It is used to describe how people tend to obsess over what they lack or what they have forbidden themselves from having.

This expression is used to describe the restless, mischievous, or unpredictable nature of a young bachelor who has no family responsibilities. Just as a monkey is known for its constant movement and antics, a bachelor is perceived as having excessive energy and a lack of restraint, often causing minor chaos or being overly playful.

This proverb is used sarcastically to describe someone who claims to be virtuous or disciplined only because they lack the means to be otherwise. Just as a poor man cannot afford the expenses of marriage or indulgence, his 'abstinence' is seen as a result of his poverty rather than his character.

This proverb is used sarcastically to highlight the inherent friction in the mother-in-law and daughter-in-law relationship. It suggests that people appear perfect or easy-going only when there is no one around to conflict with them or challenge their authority.

This proverb is used to describe a person's miserable plight or bad luck when they are stuck in a double whammy of unfortunate circumstances. It specifically refers to having a tiny, suffocating living space combined with a spouse who is troublesome, ill-tempered, or difficult to manage, symbolizing a lack of peace both physically and mentally.

This humorous saying refers to a person who makes silly excuses to avoid learning or working. It originates from a story where a lazy person, unable to pronounce a complex Sanskrit verse correctly, misinterprets it and claims he doesn't want to be a 'student of monkeys' just to hide his incompetence or lack of effort.

This expression is used to convey that fate or the consequences of one's actions (Karma) are inevitable. It suggests that once a destiny is set, even the creator of the universe (Lord Brahma) does not have the power to intervene or alter the outcome. It is often used when someone faces unavoidable hardships or consequences.

This is a traditional agricultural proverb. Karkataka refers to the Karkataka Masam (July-August) in the lunar calendar. It suggests that if it rains well during this specific period, the crops will thrive, and there will be no shortage of food or drought for the rest of the year.

This expression refers to a lifelong bachelor or someone who remains unmarried for a very long period, often implying a sense of stubbornness or a confirmed state of singlehood. In a more casual or humorous context, it can also refer to someone who behaves like an energetic or uncontrollable stallion despite being single.

Refers to a final, most powerful, and infallible solution to a problem. It is used to describe an ultimate tactic or argument that is guaranteed to succeed when all other options have failed.