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This expression emphasizes that the way one speaks can be as powerful as a magic spell or a healing remedy. It suggests that kind or wise words have the power to solve problems and heal emotional wounds, just as natural herbs and plants serve as medicine for physical ailments.

This expression is used to highlight that different problems require different solutions. It suggests that one cannot apply the same logic, treatment, or punishment to vastly different situations—specifically contrasting something as powerful and destructive as a lightning bolt (pidugu) with something as delicate as a child (bidda).

This proverb emphasizes human limitations and the futility of excessive greed. It means that despite having immense wealth or resources, a person's basic physical needs and capacities remain the same as anyone else's. It is used to teach contentment and to remind people that wealth doesn't change fundamental human nature or the ability to consume more than what is naturally possible.

This proverb describes a fickle or judgmental society that labels individuals based on their current actions or whatever role is convenient at the moment. It is often used to highlight how people change their perception or labels for someone based on the circumstances or the specific task being performed.

Just as warp (vertical threads) and woof (horizontal threads) are essential components that define the structure of a cloth, good and bad qualities/actions are what define a human being. It is used to express that life or a person's character is a combination of both virtues and flaws, and one must accept this duality as a natural part of human existence.

This expression is used to criticize someone who tries to use the same solution for two completely different problems. It highlights the absurdity of treating a life-threatening or major event (thunderbolt) with the same approach as a common, mundane task (consecrating rice).

This expression is used to describe a person who lacks versatility or depth, repeating the same thing regardless of the situation or context. It refers to someone who has only one fixed idea or a single piece of knowledge that they apply everywhere, even when it is inappropriate or repetitive.

This expression is used to criticize someone who uses the same approach or logic for two completely different or opposing situations. It highlights that one cannot treat a joyous, auspicious occasion (like a wedding) and a solemn, inauspicious event (like a funeral) with the same set of rules or methods.

This expression is used to criticize someone who tries to apply the same solution or logic to two completely different and unrelated problems. It highlights that different situations require different approaches; you cannot treat a dangerous disaster (lightning) and a daily necessity (rice) with the same ritual or remedy.

This expression refers to using different strategies to deal with different types of people or situations. It implies that while goodness and devotion (offerings) work for the virtuous, one must use force or clever tactics (incantations/spells) to handle wicked or difficult people. It is similar to the English idea of 'Horses for courses' or 'Speak to someone in the language they understand'.