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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 suggests that no matter how much effort is put in, a person with bad luck or one who is not destined for success may not reap the rewards. It is often used to describe situations where circumstances or fate seem to prevent a person from succeeding despite their hard work.

This proverb highlights how timing and circumstances often work against those in distress. It describes a situation where a person who is already in a miserable state faces further deprivation or ill-timed needs, emphasizing that misfortunes often come in pairs or at the most inconvenient times.

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 proverb is used to describe a person who is accustomed to refined, high-quality, or pleasant things and cannot tolerate or appreciate anything inferior, crude, or unpleasant. It highlights how once a person experiences the best, their standards change permanently.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where new people, ideas, or trends replace old ones completely. It is often used when a newcomer takes over the position or influence of someone who has been there for a long time, or when modern methods render traditional ones obsolete.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where someone makes a very minor or superficial improvement while the major, underlying problem remains untouched. It suggests that small cosmetic changes are useless when facing a deeper crisis or structural failure.

This refers to something done secretly. Though on the surface it appears fine, it can be quite dangerous in the consequence.

This proverb highlights the importance of livestock (specifically dairy cows/buffaloes) in traditional households. Just as a well that has fallen into disrepair or dried up is useless to a thirsty person, a house without 'paadi' (dairy wealth) is considered incomplete, lacking in prosperity, and unable to provide essential nourishment.

This proverb suggests that we only value or seek out experts, resources, or help when we are in need. Once a person is healthy or successful, they often feel they have no use for those who could have helped them during a crisis. It is used to describe situational friendships or the tendency to ignore experts when things are going well.