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This expression is used to describe a person who has excessive or grand requirements for a very small or humble task. It highlights the irony of someone who, despite being in a position of seeking help or doing something minor, demands or carries more tools than necessary.

This proverb describes someone who yields or responds only to pressure, aggression, or force, while ignoring those who approach them with humility or respect. It is used to highlight situations where being polite gets you nowhere, but being demanding or forceful yields results.

This expression refers to treating different people or situations with a single, rigid standard without considering their specific differences or nuances. It highlights the error of a 'one size fits all' approach when individual circumstances should be taken into account.

This expression is used to describe a situation where there is a lack of unity, coordination, or common purpose among a group of people. It suggests that even though people are in the same place or situation, they are acting independently, selfishly, or are indifferent to one another, much like strangers sitting apart on a riverbank.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where a person in extreme danger or emergency does not care about superstitions, omens, or minor obstacles. 'Vaarashoola' refers to an astrological belief that traveling in certain directions on certain days is unlucky. The saying suggests that when survival is at stake, such trivial rules are ignored.

This expression is used to describe a person who shows extreme favoritism or bias. It implies that the person rewards those who comply with their wishes or approach them, while actively punishing or sabotaging those who do not follow their lead or stay away. It highlights a dual nature of being overly generous to allies and hostile to others.

This proverb emphasizes that rewards and prosperity are the results of hard work, merit, or spiritual discipline. It suggests that one cannot expect to enjoy the benefits or successes of others without putting in the equivalent effort or devotion themselves.

This proverb is used to describe an emergency or a sudden crisis where there is no time to follow traditional rules, rituals, or formalities. It suggests that when a disaster is imminent, one must act immediately rather than worrying about auspicious timings or protocols.

This proverb is used to describe how people have their own unique quirks, hobbies, or obsessions that might seem strange or foolish to others but bring immense happiness to themselves. It suggests that one should not judge others' personal interests, as subjective satisfaction is what matters most to the individual.

This expression describes a situation where there is a lack of unity or coordination. It refers to people acting independently or selfishly, even when they are in the same group or location, without any concern for one another.