కొంగ జపము చేపల కోసమే

This expression is used to describe a person who is acting hypocritically or exhibiting false modesty. It refers to someone who pretends to be humble or pious (like a fox pretending to be submissive or a crane standing still as if meditating while waiting for a fish) only to achieve their own selfish or cunning motives.

This expression is used to describe a person who pretends to be pious or well-intentioned while harboring evil or deceitful motives. It refers to the character Kalanemi from the Ramayana, who disguised himself as a sage to deceive Hanuman. It is used to caution against hypocrites or 'wolves in sheep's clothing.'

This expression refers to someone who pretends to be pious or innocent while waiting for an opportunity to act in their own self-interest. It is used to describe hypocritical behavior or 'crocodile tears,' similar to how a crane stands still as if meditating only to catch a fish the moment it swims by.

This proverb is used to describe an extremely foolish or self-destructive decision. Since a crane's natural instinct is to eat fish, appointing it as a guard guarantees the loss of the fish. It refers to entrusting something valuable to someone who is most likely to steal or exploit it.

This proverb describes hypocrisy or ulterior motives. It refers to a person who pretends to be engaged in a holy or selfless act (like chanting prayers) while actually focusing on a selfish or harmful scheme (like catching fish). It is used to describe someone whose outward actions look pious, but whose intentions are purely exploitative.

This expression is used to describe hypocritical behavior or false pretenses. It refers to someone who acts humble or pious only to deceive others for their own gain, much like a fox uses fake submissiveness to trap prey or a crane stands still as if in prayer while waiting to catch a fish.

This proverb highlights the cyclical and inevitable nature of life and worldly affairs. It conveys that everything that begins must end, everything that rises must eventually fall, and fluctuations (like market prices) are a natural part of existence. It is used to suggest that change is the only constant and to encourage stoicism during transitions.

This expression is used to describe a person who outwardly acts like a devotee or a well-wisher but harbors evil intentions or plans harm in private. It originates from the Ramayana, where the demon Kalanemi disguised himself as a sage chanting God's name to deceive and kill Hanuman.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where someone is trying to teach a skill to a person who is already naturally gifted or genetically predisposed to it. It implies that certain talents are inherent and do not require external instruction.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where someone performs an action with a hidden, selfish motive or an ulterior objective. Just as a person might pretend to touch or adjust their neck while actually checking the value or presence of their bead necklace, it refers to people who act like they are doing something casual while their true interest lies elsewhere.