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This proverb highlights nature's balance and agricultural wisdom. Tamarind trees are drought-resistant and provide food during famines (scarcity), whereas mangoes flourish during their specific season (abundance). It suggests that different things serve different purposes depending on the circumstances, and that one should be prepared for both good and bad times.

This proverb describes a situation where someone who is already suffering from great misfortune or divine ill-fate is further troubled by a small, insignificant person or minor problem. It is used when a person in a weak position is bullied or exploited by someone even less powerful.

This expression is used to describe someone who does not know the value of an expensive or useful item given to them. Just as a bull cannot crack or eat a whole coconut and finds it useless, an ignorant person cannot appreciate the worth of something sophisticated or precious.

This proverb is used to describe a person who lacks basic knowledge or skills but attempts to perform a task in a ridiculous, overly complicated, or grand manner. It mocks someone who, instead of learning the fundamental way of doing things, acts foolishly while pretending to be busy or productive.

This expression refers to someone making tall, unverifiable claims about things happening in a far-off place. Since Kashi is distant, the listener cannot easily verify the price of the coconut, making it a metaphor for boasting or lying about something that cannot be proven immediately.

This proverb refers to agricultural patterns and nature's balance. It suggests that in years of drought or poor rainfall, mango trees tend to yield a bumper crop (providing food during scarcity), whereas in years of good, timely rainfall, Jamun (Black Plum) trees thrive and produce abundantly.

This proverb refers to how a specific pest (shulangi) can ruin an entire sugarcane crop. Metaphorically, it is used to describe a situation where a single person or a small internal flaw can lead to the downfall or ruin of an entire family, group, or organization.

This expression is used to describe a situation where someone acquires something valuable or complex that they do not know how to use, appreciate, or handle properly. Just as a monkey might struggle to break open a hard coconut despite its value, this refers to an incompetent person mishandling a precious resource.

Cannot use it, but won't give it up. Like the dog in the manger, he will neither do nor let do.

This proverb warns that paying attention to hearsay, rumors, or others' manipulative talk without verifying the facts will eventually lead to harm or disaster. It is used to advise someone to be wary of people who try to influence them with gossip.

This proverb highlights that every physical trait has its own disadvantage depending on the situation. Just as a tall tree or person is more likely to be affected by strong winds (or storms), a short person or object is more likely to be submerged or affected by rising waters (or floods). It is used to suggest that no one is perfectly safe or superior in all circumstances.