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This proverb is used to convey that if something is destined to happen or is an inevitable outcome, minor factors or superficial changes cannot prevent it. It suggests that certain consequences are unavoidable regardless of the circumstances.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where certain necessary conditions must be met before an outcome—often a negative or inevitable one—can occur. It highlights the logical sequence of events, implying that one cannot experience the consequences of a state (like widowhood) without first entering that state (marriage).

This expression is used to describe a situation where someone is asked to restart a task or process from the very beginning just because a latecomer or an influential person has arrived, disregarding the progress already made. It highlights the frustration of unnecessary repetition and the inconvenience caused by late arrivals.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where a person is already suffering from one problem and is suddenly hit with another. It specifically refers to being caught between a physical hardship (the blow) and a religious or self-imposed hardship (the fast). It is used when someone is overwhelmed by consecutive or simultaneous troubles.

This expression describes a person who is indecisive or neutral, waiting to see which side of an issue will be more advantageous before committing. Just like a cat sitting on a narrow wall can jump to either side at any moment, it refers to someone who refuses to take a firm stand.

This is a rhetorical expression or a riddle-like saying often used to discuss the cyclical nature of things or to question priorities. 'Eruvaka' refers to the traditional festival marking the beginning of the plowing season. It highlights the deep connection between the arrival of rains (rivers) and the start of agricultural activity.

This expression is used to describe a situation of extreme confusion, circular logic, or a 'chicken and egg' dilemma. It refers to the irony that a blacksmith needs a hammer to make pincers, but needs pincers to hold the metal to make a hammer. It is often used to mock someone who is confused about the order of operations or stuck in a paradox.

This expression is used to describe a person who is extremely unlucky or who brings misfortune wherever they go. It refers to someone who, despite having a grand or divine-sounding name (Damodara), suffers from constant misery or poverty, highlighting the irony between their status and their actual pathetic condition.

This proverb highlights the constant state of anxiety and uncertainty faced by those who rely on illegal or unethical activities. Just as a thief's wife lives in perpetual fear that her husband might be caught or killed at any moment, people involved in wrongdoing can never enjoy true peace of mind because the consequences of their actions are always looming.

This proverb is used to describe an obvious or glaring truth that cannot be concealed no matter how much one tries to hide it among others. Historically, it refers to how a widow (who traditionally had a shaven head or specific appearance) would stand out even in a large gathering of women with long braided hair. It signifies that a distinct defect or a unique identity will eventually be exposed.