నిర్భాగ్యునికి నిద్ర, అభాగ్యునికి ఆకలి.

This proverb highlights the low value or inefficiency of certain choices. Just as finger millets are considered a poor substitute for a primary crop and goats are seen as a humble or unstable form of wealth compared to cattle or gold, the expression is used to describe situations where something is barely sufficient or lacks true substance and prosperity.

This proverb describes people who lack ambition or resources but are overwhelmed by basic bodily needs or laziness. It is often used to criticize someone who, despite being in a poor or difficult situation, remains unproductive or spends their time excessively eating and sleeping instead of working to improve their circumstances.

This expression highlights ironical or unfortunate traits that exacerbate a person's problems. It suggests that just as laziness (excessive sleep) is attributed to Shani, hunger is the constant companion of the poor. It is used to describe situations where people have excessive needs or habits that prevent them from overcoming their difficulties.

This proverb highlights the importance of balance in thought. Excessive thinking (overthinking) leads to worry and misery, making a person 'unfortunate.' On the other hand, a total lack of reflection or forethought makes a person 'foolish.' It suggests that while thinking is necessary for wisdom, over-analysis can be paralyzing.

This expression emphasizes that life itself is the greatest wealth one can possess. It is used to provide perspective during financial loss or hardship, suggesting that as long as one is alive and healthy, they have the opportunity to rebuild and succeed.

This expression is used to describe a situation where two equally poor, unlucky, or incompetent people join forces or become related. It signifies that when someone who is already in a miserable state gains a partner or associate who is equally destitute, their collective misery only compounds. It is often used to mock the pairing of two losers.

This expression is used to describe a situation where someone lacks resources but has excessive needs or demands. It highlights the irony of having the least capacity to fulfill requirements while having the greatest desires or appetites. It is often used to comment on how problems seem to multiply for those already in a miserable state.

This proverb describes the characteristics of misfortune and poverty. It suggests that bad luck or an ill-fated person is often lazy or slow to act (represented by sleep), whereas poverty is a relentless, consuming force that is never satisfied (represented by hunger). It is used to describe a state of chronic misery where one is stuck in a cycle of lethargy and desperation.

This proverb is used to describe people who are stuck in a cycle of poverty or misfortune. It suggests that those with no luck tend to waste time in sleep, while those who are destitute are constantly preoccupied with hunger, implying that their basic needs and poor habits prevent them from progressing in life.

This expression is used to describe a person who is extremely unlucky or who brings misfortune wherever they go. It refers to someone who, despite having a grand or divine-sounding name (Damodara), suffers from constant misery or poverty, highlighting the irony between their status and their actual pathetic condition.