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This proverb describes a situation where effort is wasted on someone who does not value or want it. It refers to performing a ritual or doing a favor for someone who is fundamentally unwilling or indifferent, making the act futile and meaningless.

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 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 period of collective misfortune or a series of calamities affecting a whole region or nation. It implies that when times are bad, hardships become widespread and inevitable, often used when discussing economic crises, natural disasters, or political instability.

This expression describes a person who is completely helpless or makes excuses in every situation. Just as someone who cannot see during the day due to long-sightedness and cannot see at night due to night blindness, it refers to a state of total inability or constant complaining regardless of the circumstances.

This proverb describes a situation where two people are equally incompetent or have complementary flaws, making them a perfectly matched but dysfunctional pair. It is used to mock a situation where no one involved has the ability to fix a problem or provide proper guidance.

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 describes a situation where two people who have similar weaknesses or limitations come together, making it impossible for them to help each other. It is used to mock a match or partnership where neither party can compensate for the other's flaws, leading to total inefficiency.

This expression is used to describe a period of extreme adversity, crisis, or misfortune affecting an entire society or region. It suggests that both the times (destiny) and the land are undergoing severe trials, often used in literary or dramatic contexts to lament widespread suffering, political instability, or natural calamities.

This expression is used to describe a person who is lazy or procrastinates during the productive hours (daytime) but rushes frantically at the last minute or during inappropriate times (nighttime) to finish the task. It mocks poor time management and inefficiency.