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This proverb is used to describe human nature and self-interest. It implies that people generally use their resources, talents, or power for their own benefit rather than helping everyone around them. It is often cited when someone who has the means to help others chooses to be selfish or when one expects too much altruism from an individual.

Said when a selfish person is exalted. An ill man in office is a mischief to the public.

This proverb implies that regardless of who is in power or what changes occur at the top, the common person's hard work and daily struggles remain the same. It is used to express that systemic changes often do not alleviate the basic labor or responsibilities of the working class.

This proverb is used to describe individualistic or selfish behavior. It implies that people generally look after their own needs and comforts but rarely extend that same effort to help everyone else around them. It is often cited when someone expects an individual to solve everyone's problems just because they are capable of solving their own.

This is a traditional agricultural proverb related to the rainy season and the harvest of Jowar (Sorghum). It explains the ideal weather conditions needed during specific lunar mansions (Nakshatras) for a bumper crop. 'Chitta' needs rainfall, 'Swati' should be cool/pleasant, and 'Vishakha' should not have heavy winds that knock the grain down. If these conditions are met, even a tiny amount of seed (Visa) will yield a massive harvest (Puttedu).

This is an agricultural proverb related to the monsoon. It means that if it rains during the Moola Nakshatram (Moola constellation period), it results in heavy flooding (drowning), whereas rains during Vishakha Nakshatram are accompanied by strong, destructive winds (blowing away/scattering).

This is a traditional agricultural proverb from Andhra Pradesh. It specifies the ideal number of times a field should be ploughed for specific crops to ensure a good harvest. It highlights the importance of soil preparation, suggesting that cotton requires more intensive tilling (ten times) compared to sorghum (seven times).

This proverb emphasizes the principle of cause and effect, similar to 'you reap what you sow.' It is used to explain that one cannot expect great results or specific outcomes without putting in the appropriate effort or the right resources. It highlights that actions have specific consequences and you cannot get something different from what you started with.

This expression is used to describe a situation where someone adds insult to injury or exacerbates an already painful or irritated state. It refers to actions that pretend to be helpful or soothing but actually intensify the suffering or make a bad situation much worse.

This proverb emphasizes the importance of quality over quantity, while also highlighting that resources are meant to be used. It suggests that a small amount of nutritious or high-quality food is better than a large amount of useless filler. In a broader sense, it means that whatever we possess should serve its purpose effectively.

This proverb is used to describe two people who are conspiring together to cheat or loot others. It implies a coordinated effort where one person collects the spoils while the other facilitates the act through deception or force. It is often used sarcastically to mock those who are openly collaborating for dishonest gains.