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This proverb warns that some people or places are so treacherous that seeking refuge there is more dangerous than the original threat. It implies that a goldsmith might find a way to cheat or exploit you even in a life-and-death crisis, suggesting one should avoid dealings with notoriously cunning or untrustworthy people regardless of the circumstances.

This proverb highlights certainty and inevitability. It refers to the Uttara rain/monsoon season, where it is believed that if it thunders, rain is guaranteed to fall. Similarly, it suggests that certain consequences or natural events are irreversible and bound to happen once initiated.

This proverb warns against choosing a remedy that is more dangerous than the original threat. It suggests that while fleeing from a known danger (a bandit), one must not blindly rush into an even more chaotic or fatal situation (unpredictable wild buffaloes) where there is no chance of escape.

This proverb warns that some places or people are more dangerous than a wild animal. 'Hajaram' refers to a royal court or a place of authority where one might face unjust punishment or endless trouble. It suggests that it is better to face a known physical danger than to get entangled with oppressive authorities or complex legal troubles.

Applied to a tyrannical Government.

This proverb is used to describe situations where an outcome is inevitable. Just as a thundering cloud usually leads to rain and a snake chasing someone will likely bite, certain actions or warnings have definite consequences that cannot be ignored or escaped.

This expression is used to describe a lazy or opportunistic person who is always the first to appear when there is a meal or benefit, but the first to hide or stay behind when there is hard work, danger, or a responsibility to fulfill.

This is an agricultural and traditional proverb. It implies that certain natural events are inevitable. When thunder occurs during the Uttara Karti (a specific solar mansion in the Hindu calendar), heavy rainfall is guaranteed. Similarly, if a cobra is provoked and chases someone, it will surely bite. It is used to describe situations that are certain to happen or consequences that cannot be avoided.

This proverb highlights absolute certainty and the irreversible nature of specific events. It refers to the 'Uttara Karthe' (a period in the lunar calendar) where rains are traditionally believed to be guaranteed and heavy. Just as a bite from a snake chasing its prey is fatal and inevitable, the effects of certain actions or natural phenomena are final and cannot be undone or avoided.

This proverb emphasizes the importance of timing and composure. Just as unseasonal thunder is often a sign of poor weather or lack of rain for crops, being overly anxious or impatient (flustered) before starting a task leads to poor results. It suggests that patience and waiting for the right moment are essential for success.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where someone ignores the essential, valuable, or core part of something and instead wastes their time and energy on trivial, useless, or superficial matters. It is a critique of poor prioritization and lack of common sense.