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This is a traditional agricultural proverb related to the monsoon season and lunar mansions (Nakshatras). It means that one shouldn't lose hope or abandon their home if it doesn't rain during the Vishakha season, but if it rains during the Uttara season, it is a sign of a bountiful harvest, and one should get their baskets ready to collect the produce. It is used to advise patience and readiness based on seasonal changes.

This proverb emphasizes situational awareness and appropriateness. It suggests that one's actions, words, or efforts should be tailored to the specific circumstances or the tools at hand, similar to the English expression 'To suit the action to the word.'

This proverb describes a situation where a person, while attempting to fix a minor or trivial issue, ends up causing a much larger problem or losing something more valuable. It highlights incompetence or the irony of losing more while trying to save a little.

This proverb describes a situation where someone exercises small-scale, insignificant authority or interference in petty matters. It implies that such power is short-lived and lacks real substance or long-term impact.

This expression describes a person who is ungrateful or arrogant even when they are in a helpless position. It refers to a situation where someone who is down and needs help to get up is still threatening the person helping them. It is used to mock people who show attitude despite their own vulnerability or those who return a favor with harm.

This expression refers to performing an action or making a decision based on the specific context, status, or capacity of the person involved. It suggests that one should offer resources, respect, or tasks in proportion to the individual's merit or needs rather than following a one-size-fits-all approach.

Uttara is a specific Vedic rain star (Nakshatra). This proverb is used in an agricultural context, suggesting that when the Uttara rain arrives, it is time to harvest and pack the produce in baskets. It signifies being ready to reap the rewards of one's hard work at the right moment.

This proverb is used to describe a person who is contrarian or eccentric, always acting or thinking in direct opposition to the consensus or common sense. It highlights stubbornness or a lack of conformity in a way that is often seen as illogical or unhelpful.

This expression is used to describe someone who is extremely stubborn, impatient, or prone to making impulsive, destructive decisions when things don't go their way immediately. It suggests that since time has passed without the desired result, one might as well resort to extreme measures or 'burn it all down' out of frustration.

This proverb describes the reality of social bias or favoritism. It means that people are often treated based on their status, appearance, or perceived importance rather than equality. Rewards or hospitality are often adjusted according to the social standing of the recipient.