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This proverb is used to describe how people rarely admit their own mistakes or speak ill of their own family, business, or community to outsiders. Just as someone selling buttermilk wouldn't tell customers it is watery, people tend to present their own interests in the best possible light and hide shortcomings.

This expression refers to a state of equanimity and universal love. It implies that a person who is spiritually enlightened or truly pious sees no distinction between people, treating everyone with the same kindness, impartiality, and sense of belonging, without bias or prejudice.

This expression is used to describe a situation where someone makes a bold or convenient assumption, but when challenged, they demand immediate proof or material evidence. It highlights the tendency of people to shift the burden of proof onto others or to act stubborn when their assumptions are questioned, often used in contexts where someone is trying to save face after a false claim.

This expression is used sarcastically or humorously when someone receives an unexpected or formal invitation to a place where they expect to be treated with great respect or served a grand meal. It is often used to describe situations where one anticipates being the center of attention or expects a reward for their presence.

Timmanna is a jocose term for a monkey. The boisterous fun at the time of investing a Brahmachâr with the sacerdotal thread is called in joke Timmannabanti, the monkey feast.

This proverb is used to highlight the inadequacy of small or trivial efforts when facing a major disaster or an overwhelming force. It suggests that certain problems are so massive that common defensive measures are completely useless against them.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where someone pretends to be unfamiliar with something or someone they are actually very well-acquainted with. It refers to a person feigning ignorance or lack of connection to their own roots or relatives for convenience or pretense.

This expression is used to describe deep, soulful, or instantaneous connections between people. It suggests that such strong bonds or friendships are not accidental, but are predestined outcomes of the merit or actions performed in past lives.

This expression is used to describe a situation where a small or inadequate solution is proposed for a massive, unstoppable problem. It highlights the futility of using weak defenses against powerful forces or inevitable consequences.

This proverb is used to criticize an educated person who lacks common sense or practical wisdom. It implies that practical knowledge and a sensible approach to life (often attributed to simple workers like a washerman) are more valuable than formal education without the ability to apply it properly or behave appropriately.

This proverb is used to describe something that is very weak or ineffective. It suggests that if a barrier or a rule is too flimsy to stop a simple animal like a dog, it certainly won't stop a determined human being. It is often applied to weak laws, poor security, or flimsy excuses.