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This expression is used to describe someone who has a very large number of children (referencing Kuchela's 27 children) and who is exceptionally honest or sticks to their word at any cost (referencing King Harishchandra's legendary commitment to truth). It is often used in a descriptive or sometimes slightly hyperbolic manner to highlight these two specific traits in a person.

This expression describes a person who has suffered a massive loss but chooses to obsessively worry or grieve over a trivial, insignificant detail instead of addressing the larger problem. It is used to point out a lack of perspective regarding priorities during a crisis.

This proverb describes the consequences of encouraging or pampering a lazy individual. When you provide luxuries or extra attention to a person who refuses to work, their demands will escalate until it feels as overwhelming as managing a whole marketplace at home. It is used to caution against enabling laziness.

This expression is used to emphasize that every child is valuable and precious in their own way. It is often used to describe a group of siblings or children who are all well-behaved, talented, or have turned out exceptionally well, suggesting they are as valuable as hidden wealth (Nikshepam).

This proverb emphasizes the importance of children in making a house feel like a home. It suggests that without the joy and activity of children, a house feels empty, desolate, and lacks the sanctity or warmth of a family dwelling, resembling a public shelter or an animal shed instead.

This expression is used to describe someone who lacks education, culture, or professional discipline, yet excels in producing children or multiplying problems without the means to support them. It highlights a lack of responsibility or foresight in one's lifestyle.

This traditional proverb suggests that a person in a position of responsibility is often criticized by everyone, and historically, a person with only daughters was perceived as vulnerable or lacking support, making both easy targets for public judgment or disrespect.

This expression describes a hidden, unexpected, and extremely dangerous threat. It is used to refer to a person who appears harmless or is in a close/intimate circle but is actually waiting for an opportunity to strike or cause harm.

This expression is used to describe someone who goes to a place or joins an event where they have no purpose, relevance, or benefit. Just as a dog at a crowded market gets pushed around and gains nothing, it refers to aimless wandering or being out of place in a busy situation.

This proverb describes a person who remains idle or neglected for a long time but chooses the most busy or inappropriate moment to show off or act. It is used to mock someone who exhibits excessive vanity or performs a task with exaggerated effort only when there is an audience or when it is inconvenient for others.