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This proverb describes a situation where someone makes extravagant demands from a person who is already struggling with basic survival or poverty. It is used to highlight the absurdity of asking for luxuries or heavy contributions from those who cannot even afford their own basic necessities.

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 is used to criticize people who neglect their own family, relatives, or responsibilities at home while spending lavishly or showing great concern for outsiders. It highlights the irony of ignoring local needs to gain approval elsewhere.

This proverb highlights the grim reality of scarcity. 'Annadevara' refers to the food supply or crops. When crops fail or food becomes scarce (sannagiste), people are forced to sell their belongings or migrate to the city (historically Golconda) to survive, leading to a busy but desperate rush like a festival. It is used to describe situations where one person's misfortune becomes a source of activity or profit for others.

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 is a traditional agricultural proverb related to the 'Uttara' Nakshatra (monsoon rain period). It implies that once the Uttara rains begin, the harvest season is ending or the rains will be so heavy that one should pack up their tools and prepare for the next stage. In a broader sense, it means to act promptly according to the signs of the environment or timing.

This is a traditional agricultural proverb related to rainfall during specific lunar mansions (Nakshatras). It suggests that when it rains during Uttara Phalguni, the harvest is so bountiful that one must pick up their baskets to collect the yield. Conversely, if it rains during Vishakha, the rains are so heavy or persistent that one might even need to abandon their house due to flooding or the intensity of the downpour.

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 easily distracted or tempted by small things while neglecting their original purpose, or someone who is tricked into a bigger loss by a small bait.

This proverb is used to describe a person who neglects their important responsibilities or duties to pursue trivial or unimportant activities. It highlights a lack of priority where one 'buries' (ignores) their essential tasks to attend a festive event or distraction.