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This proverb is used to describe a stroke of extreme bad luck or a situation where a person's presence seems to make things go wrong. It implies that even a simple task becomes impossible or the resources disappear just when a specific person tries to access them, often used in a self-deprecating or sarcastic manner about one's own misfortune.

This expression is used to describe someone or something of exceptional quality, value, or purity. It is often used as a compliment for a well-behaved child, a virtuous person, or a piece of work that is flawless and precious.

This proverb highlights how different lifestyles require different behaviors to maintain integrity. For a householder (Samsari), constant travel or wandering leads to the neglect of family and responsibilities, leading to ruin. Conversely, a monk (Sanyasi) is expected to wander and preach; if he settles in one place for too long, he may develop worldly attachments or laziness, which ruins his spiritual path.

This is a traditional agricultural proverb related to the monsoon cycle. It suggests that rainfall during the Swati Karthe (usually in October) is a positive indicator that ensures continued moisture and rainfall for the subsequent three seasonal periods (Vishakha, Anuradha, and Jyeshta), which is vital for the late-season crops.

This expression is used to question someone's priorities or logic when they complain about a process but still want the end result. It highlights the contradiction between wanting the benefits (like fruit) while being unwilling to endure the necessary hardships (the bitterness or hard work). It is often used to mock someone who makes unnecessary fusses or avoids hard work while expecting rewards.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where a son ruins the hard work or reputation built by his father. It highlights the contrast between a constructive predecessor and a destructive successor, or a situation where progress is immediately undone by the next generation's foolishness or malice.

This proverb describes the foolishness of starting preparations or seeking a solution only when a disaster has already struck. It highlights a lack of foresight and the futility of reactive measures that are too late to be effective.

This expression suggests that someone in desperate need (hungry) will pay any price or settle for any deal regardless of its fairness or market value just to satisfy their immediate necessity. In a broader sense, it implies that desperation leads to poor negotiation and can disrupt market standards.

This proverb is used to criticize people who suggest extreme, destructive, or foolish solutions to minor problems. Instead of fixing the specific deficiency (getting a longer rope), they propose destroying the entire resource (filling the well). It highlights the lack of proportion in problem-solving.

This proverb describes a foolish or lazy approach to solving a problem where, instead of addressing the actual deficiency (the short rope), someone suggests a drastic, destructive, or irrational 'solution' (filling the well) that defeats the original purpose. It is used to mock people who propose absurd workarounds to simple problems.