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This proverb highlights the negative impact of pessimism and constant complaining. It suggests that a household filled with sorrow, lamentation, or a lack of positivity fails to prosper, leading to poverty and a lack of basic necessities like food and clothing.

This expression is used to describe the restless, mischievous, or unpredictable nature of a young bachelor who has no family responsibilities. Just as a monkey is known for its constant movement and antics, a bachelor is perceived as having excessive energy and a lack of restraint, often causing minor chaos or being overly playful.

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 person's miserable plight or bad luck when they are stuck in a double whammy of unfortunate circumstances. It specifically refers to having a tiny, suffocating living space combined with a spouse who is troublesome, ill-tempered, or difficult to manage, symbolizing a lack of peace both physically and mentally.

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 proverb is used to advise against greed and impatience. Just as glue or paste won't bond properly if you try to lick it or consume it before it sets, tasks or relationships fail if one tries to exploit them prematurely for selfish gain. It means that if you are overly greedy, you will end up losing the very thing you are trying to achieve.

This expression is used sarcastically or philosophically to point out that if things actually went according to a specific (often flawed or overly simple) plan, life would be much easier or different. It is often used to highlight the gap between ideal planning and reality, or to dismiss a suggestion that sounds good in theory but is impractical.

This is a traditional agricultural proverb related to the Karkataka Karthe (a specific solar period in the Hindu calendar). It suggests that rainfall during this particular period is often very light, scattered, or insufficient, to the point that it wouldn't even soak the ropes used on a farmer's plow.

This proverb suggests that prosperity and fortune avoid homes filled with negativity, sorrow, or a lack of contentment. It emphasizes that a positive and harmonious environment is necessary for wealth and well-being to flourish.

This humorous expression is used to describe the restless, chaotic, and unpredictable nature of an unmarried man. It implies that a bachelor lacks the discipline or groundedness that comes with family life, often resulting in mischievous or scattered behavior comparable to a troop of monkeys.