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This proverb is used when someone compromises their principles or makes a sacrifice to achieve a certain benefit, but ends up losing both their integrity and the expected reward. It describes a situation of total loss where a 'sin' was committed for a gain that never materialized.

This proverb is used when someone compromises their dignity, quality, or ethics for a small gain or to save money, but fails to actually enjoy or benefit from the result. It implies that if you are going to be miserly or endure some embarrassment, it should at least be worth the trouble.

This expression signifies an absolute determination or an unshakeable commitment to an action. It implies that while even a person known for supreme integrity (like the legendary judge Maryada Ramanna) might theoretically fail or falter, the speaker's resolve or the consequence of their action is inevitable and certain.

This proverb implies that once people are in an intimate or private situation, formal manners and social pretenses are unnecessary. It is used to suggest that modesty or formalities are pointless when a certain level of closeness or commitment has already been established.

This proverb refers to how one person's hard work might end up being enjoyed or taken over by someone else who did not contribute. It is used to describe situations where the creator of a resource doesn't get to use it.

This proverb is used when someone sacrifices their reputation, social standing, or principles to achieve a goal. It implies that if you are going to take a risk that might ruin your name, the result should at least be worth the loss and bring you some benefit or pleasure.

This proverb is used when a person has already compromised their principles, rules, or integrity for a task, but they want to ensure that they at least get the desired benefit or result out of it. It implies: 'If I have already lost my reputation or broken the rules, I might as well enjoy the reward.'

This proverb emphasizes that one's dignity and honor are far more important than physical existence. It is used to inspire integrity and courage, suggesting that it is better to die with honor than to live in disgrace or shame.

This expression emphasizes that self-respect and dignity are more valuable than life itself. It is used to encourage someone to uphold their integrity and reputation even in the face of extreme adversity or life-threatening situations.

This proverb suggests that external remedies or temporary protections might hide a problem, but they cannot erase the permanent consequences or history of an event. It is used to emphasize that even if a conflict is resolved or a protector is gone, the deep-seated wounds or bad reputation (scars) remain.