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This expression is used to describe someone who is firm, reliable, and strong. A tamarind branch is known for its extreme flexibility and strength (it doesn't break easily), whereas a drumstick branch is very brittle and snaps quickly. It is used to compliment someone's resilience or to indicate that a task or person is more formidable than they appear.

This proverb highlights the physical and social hardships of old age. It suggests that while many things in life can be unpleasant, the infirmity, dependency, and loss of dignity often associated with extreme old age are the most difficult to endure.

This expression is used to describe a situation where someone is lured or deceived into a trap using a small incentive or temptation to achieve a much larger gain or to manipulate them.

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This expression serves as a warning against managing or meddling with public or religious funds/property. In a traditional context, it implies that handling temple administration (Manayam) often leads to false accusations, spiritual downfall, or great difficulty in maintaining absolute honesty, thus suggesting it is better to avoid such positions of public trust where integrity is easily questioned.

This proverb is similar to 'You can't teach an old dog new tricks.' It suggests that habits, character, or learning are easy to shape during youth, but once someone becomes set in their ways or reaches old age, they are resistant to change or discipline.

It is not easy to straighten in the oak the crook that grew in the sapling. (Geet.)

This expression is used to describe a person who is currently experiencing a period of extreme good luck or success. Every venture they undertake or every decision they make leads to a positive outcome, similar to the legend of King Midas.

This expression refers to the inherent strength, wisdom, or resilience that comes with age and experience. Just as an old tree has a strong, dense core (heartwood), an elderly or experienced person possesses deep-rooted knowledge and character that youngsters might lack. It is used to praise the sturdiness or capability of someone despite their old age.

This proverb is used to describe someone who is stubborn or persistent in their stance. Tamarind branches are strong and flexible, making them hard to break, whereas drumstick branches are brittle and break easily. It implies that the person has taken a firm hold of a situation or opinion and will not let go or be easily defeated.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where one person's loss or actions do not affect another person's basic needs or routine. It highlights indifference or a sense of detachment, suggesting that someone else's problem is not their concern as long as their own sustenance or comfort is secured.

This proverb emphasizes that it is difficult to change one's habits, learn new skills, or be productive in a specific way once they have reached a certain age or stage in life. It is equivalent to the English proverb 'You can't teach an old dog new tricks.' It suggests that discipline and learning should happen while one is young and flexible.