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This expression emphasizes that greatness requires patronage and the right environment. Just as the legendary poet Kalidasa flourished under the appreciation and support of King Bhoja, talent can only truly shine when there is someone capable of recognizing and nurturing it. It is used to highlight that a leader's quality determines the quality of the talent they attract.

This expression describes the irrational and self-destructive nature of extreme jealousy. It refers to someone who is so consumed by envy of another person's success or prosperity that they sabotage their own progress or well-being out of spite or sheer frustration.

An envious man waxes lean with the fatness of his neighbour. Envy is its own torturer. ( Danish ? ) * Wer einen lobt in Praesentia und schimpft in Absentia, den hole die Pestilentia. † Avindayg er sin egen Böddel.

This expression emphasizes the value of physical health and independence. It suggests that as long as a person is healthy enough to perform their own tasks and move around without depending on others, they live a dignified life comparable to that of a king. It is often used to remind people to cherish their health or when discussing the difficulties of old age and dependency.

This proverb highlights that once a person experiences supreme spiritual bliss or true inner peace (Ananda), they no longer crave material wealth, property, or worldly possessions. It is often used to describe how a profound spiritual awakening or a superior experience makes one indifferent to smaller, temporary worldly benefits.

This is equivalent to the English proverb 'Where there is smoke, there is fire.' It means that if there is a rumor or a suspicious sign, there is usually a factual basis or a reason behind it.

This expression emphasizes the supreme importance of keeping a promise. It suggests that once a word is given, it is so sacred that even the most powerful person, like a King, must honor it and remain accountable to it.

This proverb describes a situation where one person makes a negative or mocking comment about someone, and another person retaliates with an equally baseless or exaggerated insult. It is used to illustrate tit-for-tat arguments where logic is ignored in favor of mutual disparagement, or when someone tries to cover up one flaw by pointing out a non-existent or irrelevant flaw in another.

This expression is used to describe a contradictory or counterproductive action where someone first ruins a situation and then attempts to fix it or start over. It highlights the futility and foolishness of sabotaging one's own efforts.

This proverb describes a situation where despite someone's intense efforts, concern, or desire to save something, the outcome is already inevitable or the situation is beyond repair. It is used to point out that some efforts are futile because the core problem is terminal or unfixable.

This proverb highlights the power of wealth in society. It suggests that economic status often overrides social hierarchy or caste, meaning that a wealthy person is respected and treated as a leader regardless of their social background or origin.