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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 proverb is used to warn against wasting money on people who have no real connection or loyalty to you. It implies that investing resources in outsiders or ungrateful individuals yields no benefit and results in a total loss, much like spending money on jewelry for a stranger.

For centuries, fasting is recommended as cure for any ailment by doctors practicing Indian medicine, Ayurveda.

This expression suggests that certain stubborn problems or bad behaviors cannot be corrected through gentle means; they require strict discipline, harsh measures, or a period of deprivation to be resolved. Just as fasting is a traditional remedy for digestive issues, some situations require a 'tough love' approach.

This proverb is used to describe an extremely stingy person. It suggests that if someone is so miserly that they hesitate to provide even the bare minimum during a period of total fasting (lankanam), they will certainly compromise or reduce the quality further when it comes to a regular restricted diet (pathyam). It implies that a person's stingy nature remains constant or worsens regardless of the necessity.

This expression is used to describe a person who is very eager and first to arrive when it is time to eat, but very lazy or hesitant when it comes to hygiene, work, or taking a bath. It highlights a character that prioritizes pleasure over duty or cleanliness.

This expression refers to the sequence of daily routines or the priority of tasks. It is often used to describe someone who is very punctual or eager for food (being first at the table) but perhaps less enthusiastic about chores or preparation (being last to bathe). In a broader sense, it highlights a tendency to prioritize personal comfort or enjoyment over effort.

This expression is used to remind others that being economically disadvantaged or lacking wealth does not mean a person lacks self-respect, dignity, or cultural identity. It suggests that poverty affects one's physical needs, but should not diminish their social standing or the respect they deserve.

This proverb advises that financial matters and wealth should be kept private or hidden to avoid envy or theft, whereas agricultural activities and farming techniques should be shared openly and discussed with others to gain knowledge, help, and ensure a better yield.

This proverb is used to emphasize that once someone chooses a morally corrupt or deviant path (pedadari), it is as incurable as a terminal illness. It suggests that behavioral reformation is often impossible once a person is set in their bad ways, just as some great diseases have no cure.