గోప్రదక్షిణము భూప్రదక్షిణ ఫల మిచ్చినట్లు.

This expression is used to describe a situation where someone who is unable or unwilling to perform a large act of generosity is still expected to fulfill basic obligations or show minimal courtesy. It highlights that even if a significant favor isn't possible, one should not neglect the essential duties or formalities.

This expression refers to extreme ingratitude or backstabbing. It describes a situation where someone harms or betrays the person who provided them with protection, help, or a livelihood. It is used to criticize those who bite the hand that feeds them.

This expression describes extreme ingratitude or betrayal. It is used when someone harms or ruins the very person who helped, supported, or saved them in their time of need.

This proverb is used to describe extreme impatience or the unrealistic expectation of immediate results for a process that naturally takes time. Just as walking around a sacred tree (a traditional ritual for fertility) cannot result in an instant pregnancy, many goals require patience and consistent effort rather than instant gratification.

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This expression highlights the supreme value of owning and cultivating land over receiving royal favors or gifts. It suggests that while a king (or a person in power) might grant wealth once, the earth (agriculture) provides wealth and sustenance continuously through hard work. It is used to emphasize the importance of self-reliance and the enduring wealth found in agriculture.

This proverb mocks extreme impatience or the expectation of immediate results for a long-term process. It describes a person who expects an instant reward the moment they start a task, failing to understand that certain goals require time, patience, and consistent effort.

This proverb is used to mock people who expect instant results for their actions or lack patience. It describes a situation where someone performs a task and immediately expects the final outcome without allowing for the natural time or process required.

This expression is used to describe a person who expects immediate results for their actions, even when the process naturally takes time. Just as one cannot expect to become pregnant instantly after performing a religious ritual at a tree, one shouldn't be impatient for results that require time and patience.

This expression is used to describe a situation where someone who is expected to provide help or protection instead causes harm or destruction. It refers to a betrayal of trust or a scenario where a person's lack of support leads to an even more predatory or damaging outcome.

This expression is used to convey a sense of loyalty and gratitude. It highlights that one should never harm or betray their benefactor or savior. It is often used to show a commitment to integrity even when facing temptation.

Save a thief from the gallows, and he will be the first to cut your throat.