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This proverb is used to imply that things of true value or high quality are not easily available or common. It suggests that if something valuable were easy to obtain or inexpensive, it would be as common as any ordinary item found in a local market.

This expression highlights the difference between worldly or carnal knowledge and spiritual wisdom. It suggests that while those who master material pleasures or erotic arts (Kakkoka Shastra) might gain popularity and praise from ordinary people, they lack the true, profound understanding found in the path of devotion and spirituality.

This proverb highlights the dual purpose of investing in gold or jewelry. While it serves to enhance one's appearance (beauty), it also acts as a financial safety net that can be sold or mortgaged during difficult times or emergencies. It is used to justify the practice of buying jewelry as a form of saving.

This expression is used to remark that maturity, wit, or a sense of humor (sarasam) do not automatically develop just because a person grows older. It is often used to criticize someone who is old enough but lacks social grace, romantic sensibility, or intelligence.

This expression refers to someone who pretends to be pious or innocent while waiting for an opportunity to act in their own self-interest. It is used to describe hypocritical behavior or 'crocodile tears,' similar to how a crane stands still as if meditating only to catch a fish the moment it swims by.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where a person is only willing to do something or offer their services when it requires very little effort or when the risk is extremely low. It is often used to mock someone who avoids responsibility or hard work but suddenly appears when things become easy or free.

This proverb highlights the practical value of investing in jewelry or gold. While ornaments are primarily worn for beauty, they serve as a financial safety net that can be easily liquidated or used as collateral when one faces unexpected difficulties or emergencies.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where a person, in an attempt to gain more or seek additional luxuries/necessities, ends up losing even the basic things they originally possessed. It is similar to the English expression 'to go for wool and come home shorn.' It highlights greed or ill-timed ambition leading to total loss.

This expression is used to describe a situation where someone has to put in an immense, exhausting amount of effort or struggle to complete a task. It is similar to the English idiom 'toil and moil' or 'with great difficulty'.

This is a sarcastic expression used to describe someone who is nodding off or falling asleep while sitting, especially during a boring lecture or conversation. The 'Svargarohana Parvam' is the final chapter of the Mahabharata where the heroes depart the earth, and here it metaphorically refers to someone 'leaving' the current conversation for sleep.