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This proverb is used to describe a situation where the effort or investment put into a task is exactly equal to the reward or result gained, leaving no profit or surplus. It refers to a break-even scenario or a hand-to-mouth existence where one works just enough to survive.

This expression describes a situation of extreme exploitation or poverty where someone works incredibly hard, to the point of exhaustion or 'near death,' yet remains unable to secure even the most basic necessities like a small amount of food (ganji). It is used to highlight the injustice of backbreaking labor that yields no basic survival reward.

This proverb describes a perfect match or a natural compatibility between two entities. Just as a child reflects the traits of the mother or a porch is built to complement the structure of a house, it is used to highlight that someone or something is exactly as expected given their origin or environment.

This expression is used to describe a situation where someone gets exactly what they deserve, or when a consequence is perfectly matched to an action or a person's character. It is similar to the English proverb 'As you sow, so shall you reap' or 'To each according to their capacity.'

This proverb suggests that results are dictated by the quality of inputs and the environment. Just as a specific seed determines the fruit and the soil type determines the water requirement, the outcome of any endeavor depends on using the right resources and adapting to the specific circumstances.

This proverb is used to describe two things or people that are perfectly matched in quality, character, or behavior. It is often used to remark on how a child's traits mirror their parent's, or how an environment is perfectly suited to its occupants.

This proverb highlights the insatiable nature of three things: illnesses that can keep occurring, melodies or attachments (raga) that can be endless, and the pursuit of luxury or pleasure (bhoga) which never feels sufficient. It is used to suggest that one should practice moderation and detachment because these three aspects of life have no natural stopping point.

This proverb describes a situation where someone who is already in a weak or precarious position foolishly walks into a territory full of their enemies or a place of certain danger. It is used to highlight the height of stupidity or an invitation to one's own downfall.

This proverb is used to criticize someone who lacks basic necessities or lives in poverty but still harbors expensive, immoral, or luxury-seeking desires. It highlights the irony of having high demands or vices without having the means to fulfill basic needs like food.

This proverb is used to describe a perfect match or a situation where things are suited to each other, often used in a sarcastic or humorous way to describe a couple or a pair of people who share the same (often negative) traits or habits. It implies that for every person or situation, there is a corresponding match that deserves them.