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This proverb is used to describe a situation where someone loses a significant reward or ruins a great effort for the sake of a very small, insignificant temptation. It refers to someone who observes a strict religious fast but breaks it just to lick a tiny bit of food left on a serving spoon, thereby losing the spiritual merit of the entire endeavor for a trivial gain.

This proverb describes a double standard or opportunistic behavior where one chooses specific relatives based on convenience. It highlights a scenario where a woman prefers her own brother (ali tammudu) to share in food and festivities, but expects her husband's brother (magani tammudu) to take on the difficult, somber, or obligatory tasks like religious rituals. It is used to criticize those who seek out people for pleasure but delegate responsibilities to others.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where all the available choices lead to the same bad or destructive outcome. It implies that when a negative result is inevitable, the specific cause or method behind it becomes irrelevant.

This expression highlights the futility of worrying about trivial details or luxuries when the entire situation or benefit is imaginary or non-existent. It is used to point out that when something isn't real, the status or quality of the tools associated with it are irrelevant.

This expression refers to someone who is indifferent to rules, auspicious timings, or specific conditions because they do not understand or care about the significance of an event. It is used to describe a situation where a person is so negligent or the subject is so trivial that the technical details or standard procedures don't make a difference to the outcome.

This is a blunt and cynical expression used to describe a situation where no one cares about a loss because neither the person nor the object involved held any moral value or social respect. It signifies total indifference toward the destruction of something that was already considered 'useless' or 'shameful' by society.

This proverb is used to describe a sense of total indifference or detachment toward things that one has no stake in or ownership over. It highlights the human tendency to only care about outcomes when they directly affect their own personal interests or property.

This proverb is used to express that the specific means or methods do not matter as long as the desired (often negative or destructive) result is achieved. It is typically used in a cynical or indifferent context when someone is choosing between multiple options that all lead to the same outcome.

This expression emphasizes that resources, skills, or opportunities are useless if they are not available at the right moment. It is used to point out that timing is more important than quality or preparation in specific critical situations.

This expression is used to mock someone who is doing things out of order or neglecting basic necessities/etiquette while attempting something grand or spiritual. 'Bhupala' is a raga traditionally sung early in the morning, but the saying implies that if you haven't even washed your face (basic hygiene), the timing or the beauty of the song doesn't matter. It refers to a lack of proper preparation or being shamelessly ready for something without meeting the prerequisites.