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This proverb is used to convey that a secret or a piece of information cannot remain hidden for long when more than two people are involved. It emphasizes that the more people who know a secret, the higher the likelihood of it being leaked or discovered.

This proverb highlights the extreme physical exhaustion and danger associated with primitive labor-intensive farming tools like the 'Etamu' (a traditional counterpoise water-lift). While Yama, the God of Death, takes lives one by one, the grueling toil of using such equipment is said to destroy the health and lives of several people simultaneously due to the sheer strain.

This expression is used when someone suffers a physical or material loss but gains intellectual clarity, wisdom, or a valuable life lesson in return. It highlights the concept of compensation or finding a silver lining where a disadvantage is balanced by a newly acquired mental strength or maturity.

This expression is used to lament a tragic situation where multiple lives or livelihoods are ruined simultaneously by an act of fate or bad luck. The term 'Munda Daivam' refers to a cruel or widow-like deity/fate that lacks mercy.

This expression is used to comment on the pairing of two people who share similar (usually negative) traits or quirks. It implies that the creator (Brahma) matched them perfectly because they deserve each other or are equally troublesome. It is often used sarcastically when two people of similar character become friends or get married.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where an incompetent person attempts a task they cannot handle, resulting in multiple casualties or problems. The 'three' usually refers to the woman herself (who might fall), the pot (which might break), and the person waiting for the water (who remains thirsty).

This expression is used to describe a pair (usually a couple or partners) who are perfectly matched, often in a sarcastic or humorous way because they share the same eccentricities, flaws, or unique habits. It suggests that the Creator (Brahma) went out of his way to find a person exactly like the other to bring them together.

This expression refers to something that is messy, disorganized, or poorly executed. It compares a drawing or task to a pattern made by a monkey or on rough stone, implying it lacks clarity, beauty, or skill. It is often used to describe bad handwriting or a chaotic situation.

This expression is used when someone suffers a physical or material loss but gains intelligence, maturity, or common sense in return. It refers to a situation where a disadvantage is compensated by a different, often mental or spiritual, advantage.

This proverb describes a situation where a person who is already struggling with poverty or hardship faces even more obstacles or bad luck. It implies that misfortunes often multiply for those who can least afford them, or that even divine favor seems scarce for the destitute.