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This proverb describes a person who commits a wrong or foolish act thinking they are being clever and that no one notices, while in reality, their actions are obvious to everyone. It is used to mock self-deception and the false sense of security people feel when they ignore the consequences of their actions.

This proverb is often used to describe someone who is inherently troublesome or destructive from before birth until death. It refers to a person whose very nature is perceived as unlucky or harmful to those around them throughout their entire existence.

This proverb is used to criticize hypocrisy or superficiality in religious or disciplined practices. It suggests that merely performing an action that looks like a sacrifice (like eating leaves/simple food) doesn't count as true fasting or devotion if it is simply one's natural habit or lacks the underlying intent. It is often applied to people who pretend to be pious or frugal by doing things that actually cost them nothing.

This proverb is used to explain that certain things cannot be forced and require their own natural time to happen. Just as a raw fruit cannot be forced to ripen instantly through physical force or aggression, results in life often require patience and the right conditions rather than coercion.

This expression is used to highlight that merely being in a difficult or secluded environment doesn't imply a noble sacrifice or a meaningful penance (Vanavasam). It suggests that the purpose and spirit behind an action matter more than the physical location or surroundings. It is often used to critique people who pretend to be ascetic or heroic without having the actual depth or commitment.

This expression refers to things that are useless or serve no practical purpose, despite being part of the structure. Just as the fleshy appendages on a goat's neck or the growths on top of a palm tree produce no milk, this phrase is used to describe redundant features, useless efforts, or people in positions of authority who have no actual power or utility.

This proverb is used to convey that an individual's inherent nature or character cannot be changed through external efforts or superficial modifications. Just as boiling neem leaves will never make them taste sweet like jaggery, a person with a fundamentally bad or stubborn disposition will not change their core traits easily.

This expression criticizes hypocrisy and fake devotion. A crane stands still on one leg, appearing to be in deep meditation, but it is actually just waiting for a fish to prey upon. It implies that superficial or deceitful focus, driven by hidden selfish motives rather than genuine virtue, will not lead to true success or fulfillment.

This proverb describes a person who lacks focus or sincerity. It is used to mock someone who pretends to be deeply involved in a spiritual or serious task while their thoughts are actually preoccupied with trivial, worldly, or selfish concerns. It refers to the habit of people worrying about their footwear being stolen outside a temple while they are supposed to be praying inside.

This proverb is used to describe someone who makes grand, boastful claims about what they could have achieved if only they didn't have a minor limitation. It mocks people who use their current circumstances as an excuse for their lack of success, suggesting they would have done something extraordinary otherwise.