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This expression is used to describe a situation where there is an unnecessary or redundant addition to an already problematic or complicated situation. In the Hindu lunar calendar, an 'Adhika Masam' (extra month) can sometimes be Ashadha; figuratively, it refers to something surplus, unwanted, or a delay that complicates matters.

This proverb suggests that one cannot solve fundamental problems or deep-seated poverty through small, temporary handouts or charity. It emphasizes that major issues require sustainable solutions rather than superficial or temporary fixes.

This expression highlights how value and utility are perceived based on knowledge. Something that appears simple or useless to an ignorant person is recognized as valuable and beneficial by someone with expertise. It is used to describe situations where a person's skill or lack thereof determines their understanding of a task or object.

This proverb is used to describe a person who does not understand the severity or consequences of a situation until they personally suffer from it or until the problem becomes unavoidable. It is similar to the English expression 'to learn the hard way.'

This expression emphasizes humility and the vastness of knowledge. It suggests that no single person is an absolute expert in every field, nor is anyone completely devoid of any knowledge or skills. It is used to remind people that everyone has something to learn and everyone has something to offer.

This expression emphasizes that true progress or a journey requires a sense of direction or purpose. It is used to suggest that wandering without an aim or knowledge of the path does not make one a purposeful explorer or a successful person in their endeavors.

This expression is used to highlight a vast disparity or mismatch between two people, situations, or objects. It suggests that it is illogical or unfair to compare things that are fundamentally different in status, quality, or scale.

This expression highlights the difference between mere academic knowledge and true wisdom. Scholarship (Pandityam) often leads to pride because one thinks they have mastered a subject, whereas true wisdom (Vivekam) makes a person realize how much more there is to learn, leading to humility. It is used to encourage lifelong learning and modesty.

This is an agricultural proverb related to the rain patterns of specific lunar mansions (Nakshatras). It means that if it rains during the Jyeshtha Nakshatra, it pours heavily enough to damage crops, and if it rains during Moola Nakshatra, it rains so much that everything rots. It is used to describe untimely or excessive rainfall that harms agriculture.

This proverb emphasizes that knowledge is vast and no single person can claim absolute mastery over all subjects. Similarly, every person, no matter how uneducated or simple, possesses some form of unique knowledge or skill. It is used to promote humility among the learned and respect for everyone's inherent wisdom.