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This proverb is used to criticize someone's greed or unrealistic expectations. It describes a situation where a person wants to enjoy the final luxury (Payasam) while simultaneously demanding the raw resource (milk) it is made from. It points out that one cannot have everything at once or exploit resources at both ends of the process.

Greediness.

This expression emphasizes the importance of manual labor and employment. It conveys that as long as a person is hardworking and has a job, they will never have to go hungry. It is used to encourage self-reliance and the dignity of labor.

This proverb describes a situation where someone wants to achieve a result without any expenditure or effort. It is used to criticize unrealistic expectations or stinginess, highlighting that you cannot expect growth or progress if you are unwilling to use the necessary resources.

This proverb is equivalent to the English saying 'to dig one's own grave' or 'what goes around comes around.' It suggests that people who plot harm against others will eventually be trapped by their own malicious schemes or face the consequences of their own wrongdoings.

This proverb is used to suggest that some people (stereotypically women in this context) cannot keep a secret. It implies that if you tell them something confidential, they will immediately feel the urge to share it with others, just as a small sesame seed cannot stay still or dissolve in the mouth for long.

This expression describes a situation where someone expects results or growth without any investment or sacrifice. It is used to mock people who want to keep their resources intact while expecting a great outcome, highlighting the impossibility of achieving something for nothing.

This expression describes a task that is practically impossible or an attempt to find something where it doesn't exist. It is used to mock someone who is being overly pedantic, searching for non-existent flaws, or attempting a futile, logic-defying action.

This expression highlights the contrast between positivity and negativity. It suggests that a person who is cheerful and positive attracts value and beauty (pearls), while someone who is always complaining or pessimistic only produces waste or darkness (coals). It is used to encourage a positive outlook on life.

This proverb highlights the pointlessness of possessing something that doesn't serve its primary purpose. An unstitched cloth cannot be worn, and a husband who neglects or doesn't support his wife provides no companionship or security. It is used to describe situations where someone or something is technically present but practically useless or ineffective.

This proverb highlights the difference between potential wealth or opportunities and what is actually attainable or possessed. It is used to express that no matter how much is available in theory, only what is practically available for use or consumption matters at the moment.