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This expression is used to describe a situation where someone who is fickle, irresponsible, or lacks judgment is given control over something dangerous or sensitive. Just as a monkey doesn't know how to handle a snake safely—either hurting itself, the snake, or others by swinging it around—giving power or a delicate task to an incompetent person leads to unpredictable and harmful consequences.

This expression is used to describe an activity, project, or performance that is so poorly executed or ineffective that it doesn't even justify the basic cost of the resources consumed (like the oil used in lamps for light during an old-time play). It signifies a complete waste of time, effort, and resources.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where someone attempts a task they are not qualified for and ends up facing total humiliation or ruin in their very first attempt. It highlights the consequences of incompetence or over-ambition leading to a quick and embarrassing failure.

This expression describes a situation where someone performs an action in an entirely inappropriate or damaging environment, resulting in unintended destruction. In the proverb, a blind person performing a dance or play (Bhagavatam) in a field of brittle brinjal (eggplant) plants would inadvertently crush the crop. It is used to mock someone who acts without considering their surroundings or someone whose clumsy efforts cause more harm than good.

This expression refers to a situation where a single attempt or a brief encounter with a task results in an unexpected disaster or significant loss. It describes someone who, while trying to perform something grand or virtuous (like reciting the holy Bhagavatam), ends up suffering a humiliating failure or injury due to lack of experience or bad luck. It is used to caution against jumping into complex tasks without preparation.

This is a paradoxical or cynical saying used to highlight how critics or those with a narrow perspective can misinterpret the core themes of the great epics. It refers to how someone who doesn't understand the spiritual context might only see the abduction of Sita (Ramayana), the harsh violence/politics (Mahabharata), or the supernatural miracles (Bhagavatam) as negative traits.

This expression is used to describe a story, explanation, or document that is unnecessarily long, tedious, or excessively detailed. It compares a small or simple matter to the epic Mahabharata, implying that someone is stretching a simple point into a never-ending saga.

This proverb describes a situation where the rewards or profits are taken by the main actors or high-status people, while the hard work, blame, or insults are faced by the support staff or laborers. It highlights social or professional inequality where credit and cash go to one party, but the headache and criticism go to another.

This traditional proverb suggests that wealth held by a woman is quickly spent on household needs, while a man may lack the patience or nurturing skill to keep a child calm or safe for long. It is used to describe roles or situations where resources or responsibilities are perceived to be inherently unstable.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where one has to spend their own money or incur a personal loss even for something that should have been free, a service, or a public benefit. It signifies paying out of one's pocket for an experience or task that ends up being a burden rather than a reward.