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This proverb is used to describe a situation where someone complains about a small deficiency or low quality, only to be met by someone in an even worse state. It highlights relative poverty or misfortune, suggesting that one should be grateful for what they have because others might lack even the basics.

This proverb describes a situation where everything goes wrong at once. It illustrates a household already struggling with severe hardships (kadagandlu) being further burdened by a specific, disabling problem (the husband's inability to see at night), making a difficult life even more miserable. It is used to describe a string of continuous misfortunes.

This proverb describes a situation of hypocrisy or misplaced priorities where one treats their own family or relatives poorly while being overly generous, respectful, or formal with strangers. It is often used to criticize someone who neglects their household needs while putting on a grand show for the outside world.

This expression is used to describe a complicated, bothersome, or disorganized situation that involves many unwanted responsibilities or attachments. It often refers to a person being entangled in a series of tedious tasks or having to manage a large, unorganized group of people or things.

This expression is used to describe a situation where the resources or tools available are completely ineffective or useless for the task at hand. Just as a lame horse cannot run and a leather sword cannot cut, it refers to having incompetent help or inadequate equipment.

This proverb highlights the insatiable nature of three things: illnesses that can keep occurring, melodies or attachments (raga) that can be endless, and the pursuit of luxury or pleasure (bhoga) which never feels sufficient. It is used to suggest that one should practice moderation and detachment because these three aspects of life have no natural stopping point.

This proverb is used to describe a person who lacks the basic means of survival but possesses extravagant or unrealistic desires. It highlights the irony of someone who cannot afford basic necessities yet craves luxury or high-maintenance assets.

This proverb is used to illustrate relative scale and consequences. If a giant or a very strong person/entity is struggling or overwhelmed by a situation, a small or weak person would be completely submerged or destroyed by it. It highlights that if a great obstacle affects the mighty, it will surely be insurmountable for the small.

This proverb describes a chain of delegation or a hierarchy of dependency where everyone tries to pass their burden to someone else below them. It is used to mock people who, despite being in a low or serving position themselves, try to act superior by hiring or ordering someone even lower to do their work.

This proverb describes a mismatch or an ill-suited pairing. It is used to point out situations where two entities, people, or things are completely incompatible or disproportionate to each other, making the combination look awkward or impractical.