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This proverb describes the act of dwelling on past pleasures or happy memories while currently experiencing hardship or deprivation. It is used when someone fruitlessly reminisces about a time of abundance or joy during a period of struggle, highlighting the stark contrast between better days and the current difficult reality.

This is a humorous and sarcastic proverb describing a person who pretends to surrender everything to a teacher or guru but remains secretly greedy and selfish. It highlights hypocrisy where one claims to give up 'abstract' things like the soul, while keeping physical control over 'tangible' assets like money (the lock to the chest) and physical comforts.

This expression is used to suggest that one should use diplomacy, gentle persuasion, or subtle warnings (carrots and sticks) to get someone to listen, rather than resorting to extreme, irreversible, or cruel punishments. It emphasizes that corrective measures should be proportionate and aimed at reform rather than destruction.

This expression is used when an action taken with good intentions or for the sake of discipline/piety backfires and leads to unexpected trouble or loss. It signifies a situation where following a ritual or a rule strictly results in one's own undoing.

This is a satirical or humorous saying used to describe a situation where discipline and rules are completely ignored because the person in charge is incompetent or indifferent. Just as one doesn't worry about grammar mistakes around an unlearned teacher like 'Appalacharya', people stop caring about traditions or ethics when they are already committing blatant improprieties.

This proverb is used to describe a person who is already overwhelmed by a small problem and is then offered or burdened with something much larger or supposedly better that they cannot handle. It satirizes the irony of offering abundance to someone who is struggling with the very basics.

This is a humorous and satirical expression used to describe situations where rules or standards are completely disregarded in the presence of an incompetent or lazy authority figure. It mocks people who ignore basic etiquette or grammatical rules, suggesting that when a teacher like 'Appalacharya' (a placeholder for a mediocre person) is present, one doesn't even worry about making mistakes, just as one cannot maintain cleanliness (Anachara) in a dirty environment. It is often used to comment on a lack of discipline or the breakdown of standards in a specific group.

This proverb highlights unfair bias and double standards within household dynamics. It describes a situation where the same action is judged differently based on who performs it; the mother-in-law's actions are praised while the daughter-in-law's identical actions are criticized.

This expression is used to convey resilience and courage. It suggests that as long as one is alive, there is still hope and no reason to succumb to fear, emphasizing that life itself is the ultimate strength.

This expression is used to describe a situation where a rare or valuable opportunity, which was already within reach, is lost due to carelessness or unfortunate circumstances. It highlights the irony of losing something precious after having already secured it.