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This proverb emphasizes the power of effort and spiritual practice. 'Krishitho nasti durbhiksham' means that through diligent work and labor, poverty or famine can be eliminated. 'Japatho nasti pathakam' suggests that constant prayer or meditation can help one overcome or cleanse their sins. It is used to encourage industriousness and spiritual discipline.

This proverb describes a situation where effort is wasted on someone who does not value or want it. It refers to performing a ritual or doing a favor for someone who is fundamentally unwilling or indifferent, making the act futile and meaningless.

This expression is used to describe a task or process that is extremely difficult, messy, and painful to manage. Just as dragging a bundle of thorns (kampa) results in it getting stuck everywhere and causing injuries, this refers to a situation that is unnecessarily complicated and creates more problems than it solves.

Quality is more important than quantity. It suggests that a small amount of something useful or valuable is far better than a large amount of something useless or worthless. It is used to emphasize that one should focus on substance rather than mere volume.

This expression emphasizes that true companionship and a husband's status are earned through love, mutual understanding, and emotional connection rather than through the mere ritual of marriage or tying a sacred thread. It is used to highlight that legal or ritualistic bonding is secondary to emotional compatibility.

This expression is used to describe a person who lacks moderation or a middle ground. It refers to someone who is either extremely aggressive and dominating (like a demoness) or completely submissive and servile (like a servant), switching between these extremes depending on the situation or their mood.

This expression is used to describe a chaotic or diverse mixture of various unrelated things. It refers to a situation, collection, or group where many different elements are thrown together without any specific order or category, similar to a hodgepodge or a medley.

This proverb is used to describe a situation or person that looks competent or sufficient on the outside but fails to fulfill their primary responsibilities or provide the expected benefits. In a literal sense, it refers to a spouse who maintains the social status of marriage but fails to provide emotional, physical, or financial support. Metaphorically, it is used for any object or person that is decorative but useless in practice.

This proverb is used to describe a person who acts foolishly by taking literal action on something imaginary, unrealistic, or non-existent. It mocks those who waste effort based on illusions or groundless expectations rather than reality.

This proverb serves as a warning against coveting or becoming involved with another man's wife. It suggests that such a relationship is dangerous, destructive, and will ultimately lead to ruin, much like an encounter with a demoness.