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This proverb describes a situation of extreme foolishness or misplaced priorities. It refers to someone who ignores a genuine necessity (provisions for a long journey to another village) but insists on providing for someone performing a trivial, short-term task (going to the outskirts for nature's call). It is used to mock people who waste resources on unnecessary things while neglecting essential needs.

This proverb describes someone or something that is useless because they are never available when actually needed. It refers to a person who fails to show up both during important ceremonies (occasions) and during times of desperate need (hunger). It is used to point out the unreliability of a resource or person.

This expression describes a situation where someone, driven by ego or a false sense of pride, takes on a burden or makes a decision that ultimately causes them great hardship or self-destruction. It is used when someone's stubbornness or anger leads to a self-inflicted problem.

This expression is used to describe a situation where advice, information, or effort is wasted on someone who is incapable of understanding or unwilling to listen. Just as a deaf person cannot hear the loud sound of a conch, some people are indifferent to even the most important messages.

This proverb describes a person who is lazy, slow, or indifferent when it comes to shared or community tasks, but displays immense energy, speed, and strength when working on their own personal interests. It is used to criticize selfishness or lack of accountability in collective efforts.

This is a sarcastic expression used to describe a person who claims they are not angry, even though they have clearly lost their temper and exhausted all their patience. It is often used to mock someone who is visibly furious but tries to deny their emotional state.

This expression is used to describe a situation where something is permanently lost or a decision is irreversible. Just as a dead body taken to the cemetery will never come back to life, it signifies that certain actions, spent money, or lost opportunities are gone forever and cannot be retrieved.

This expression is used to criticize someone who tries to apply the same solution or logic to two completely different and unrelated problems. It highlights that different situations require different approaches; you cannot treat a dangerous disaster (lightning) and a daily necessity (rice) with the same ritual or remedy.

This proverb is used to describe a person who is habitually deceitful or manipulative. Historically, 'Karanams' were village officials known for clever record-keeping that often favored themselves. The saying suggests that some people are so inherently untrustworthy or cunning that you should remain cautious of them until your very last breath.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where a person's bad luck or problems follow them no matter where they go or what remedies they seek. It suggests that certain consequences of fate or persistent troubles cannot be escaped simply by changing one's location or visiting holy places.