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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 expression is used to describe someone who talks endlessly or provides irrelevant, nonsensical, and long-winded explanations that have no basis in reality or logic. 'Guntaka' refers to a farming tool and 'Gampa' refers to a basket; pairing them with 'Puranam' (epic) and 'Shatakam' (collection of 100 verses) implies a fabricated or uselessly long story.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where someone is eagerly waiting for an excuse or a distraction to stop working. It refers to a laborer who, upon seeing a fight break out, immediately puts down their load to watch or participate, showing their lack of interest in the task at hand.

This expression is used to describe a situation where someone's attempt to harm or insult another person unintentionally results in a huge benefit or great luck for the victim. It signifies an accidental stroke of good fortune arising from a negative action.

This proverb describes a situation where someone demands extravagant favors or celebrations when even the basic necessities are not being met. It is used to mock unrealistic or poorly timed demands made by people who are unaware of or indifferent to the dire financial or physical state of others.

After an abundant harvest, an earthen image of the goddess of the field is placed in a basket, and carried in procession, with musical instruments and much rejoicing. To be asked to give to others when badly off one's self.

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 acts foolishly by taking literal action on something imaginary, unrealistic, or non-existent. It mocks those who waste effort based on illusions or groundless expectations rather than reality.

This proverb is used to describe an extremely shrewd, manipulative, or overly clever person who is capable of deceiving even those closest to them for personal gain. It emphasizes the extent of someone's craftiness.