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This is a traditional agricultural proverb highlighting the certainty of seasonal cycles. It suggests that while human predictions (astrology/almanacs) might fail, nature's signs (like neem trees flowering) and fixed seasonal festivals (like Eruvaka Purnima, which marks the start of the sowing season) are reliable indicators for farmers to begin their work.

This proverb highlights the cascading effect of missing an opportunity or failing to act at the right time. It suggests that once a specific momentum or window of opportunity is lost after a few attempts, the goal becomes significantly harder to reach or moves much further away, leading to long-term delays.

This proverb emphasizes the importance of moderation in all aspects of life. It suggests that once a person exceeds limits—whether in food, speech, or behavior—the benefit or goodness associated with it disappears and leads to negative consequences.

This expression is used to signify a narrow escape from a major disaster or a life-threatening situation. It suggests that a small change in timing or a slight physical shift saved someone from a great calamity.

This proverb emphasizes the impact of leadership on society. It suggests that when a leader lacks integrity or fails to govern justly, the entire region and its people suffer. In a modern context, it is used to describe how the lack of ethics in management or governance leads to the decline and ruin of an organization or a nation.

This expression refers to the onset of senility or second childhood. It suggests that as people reach extreme old age, their mental faculties decline and they often display behaviors similar to those of a child: stubbornness, irritability, and dependency.

This proverb emphasizes that a person's reputation and status (glory) are directly tied to their conduct and character. If one deviates from their values or loses their integrity, their social standing and respect will naturally decline. It is used to advise someone to maintain their standards to preserve their dignity.

This proverb is used to describe an insignificant person who suddenly acts superior or arrogant due to a brief period of favorable circumstances. Just as snails emerge and act prominently during the rains, a person of low merit might try to dominate or lead when the situation becomes easy or advantageous for them.

This is a traditional saying that describes an ideal climatic condition for prosperity. It suggests that if it rains regularly (thrice a month), the harvest will be plentiful, leading to the well-being of society. It is often used to describe times of peace, balance, and agricultural abundance.

This expression is used to describe how people's character and behavior can drastically change when they face a downfall or make a mistake. It suggests that a single slip in conduct or status can reveal many hidden, often negative, traits or lead to numerous accusations and character flaws being attributed to a person.