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This is a traditional proverb highlighting a belief that certain professions (tailors, blacksmiths/goldsmiths, and weavers) are prone to delaying work or withholding material. It suggests being cautious with their promises regarding deadlines and material honesty.

This expression means that just as water naturally flows towards lower ground, the ultimate truth is always known to the Divine. It is used to suggest that while humans may be deceived or facts may be hidden, the absolute truth cannot be concealed from God or will eventually be revealed by fate.

This proverb is used to describe a person who maintains a false sense of pride or prestige (symbolized by the mustache) despite being extremely poor or having nothing of value (symbolized by having only useless husks on their roof). It refers to people who prioritize outward appearances over their actual dire situation.

When someone is truly hungry, they don't care about the taste or quality of the food; they just want to eat. Similarly, when someone is exhausted and needs sleep, they don't care about the comfort or luxury of the bed; they can sleep anywhere. This expression is used to highlight that basic survival needs override preferences or luxuries.

Just as water naturally flows towards a low-lying area, the ultimate truth is known only to God. It is used to emphasize that even if people are deceived or facts are hidden, the absolute truth cannot be hidden from the divine or will eventually be revealed.

This expression means that excellence or brilliance cannot be achieved without hard work, refinement, or practice. Just as a gem needs to be polished to sparkle, a person or a skill needs consistent effort and improvement to reach its full potential.

This proverb highlights that certain natural states or circumstances are indifferent to status or comfort. Traveling on a road requires effort regardless of one's social standing (authority), and when a person is truly exhausted, they will fall asleep regardless of how comfortable the bed is.

This proverb highlights that appreciation and expertise depend on one's role or status. The gardener (the producer/laborer) knows the true quality and effort behind common goods like brinjal, while the King (the consumer/elite) enjoys the refined or premium rewards like the banana. It is used to describe how different people value things based on their perspective and lifestyle.

This proverb highlights two relentless or indifferent states. Just as a blind person cannot perceive the quality or beauty of something, a moneylender or the concept of interest (interest on debt) is indifferent to the struggles of the debtor and only cares about accumulation. It is used to describe situations where someone acts without empathy or when a burden keeps growing regardless of the circumstances.

This proverb is used to describe someone who is extremely cunning or manipulative, implying that while they may deceive ordinary people, their true nature is known to the divine or to a very wise observer. It is often used to warn that deceptive tactics will eventually be uncovered or that someone is 'acting' smart but their intentions are transparent to those who matter.