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This proverb describes someone who sets ideal or impossible conditions before committing to a task. It highlights the tendency to blame external factors or demand perfect resources to justify one's willingness to work, implying that with such perfect comforts, anyone would be willing to do the job.

This proverb emphasizes the power of collective opinion and consensus. It suggests that when a large group of people follows a certain path or agrees on a particular statement, it gains legitimacy and becomes the established norm or truth. It is used to highlight that communal agreement carries more weight than individual opinion.

This proverb is equivalent to the English saying 'Too many cooks spoil the broth.' It suggests that when too many people are involved in a single task, conflicting opinions and lack of coordination lead to failure or poor results.

This proverb emphasizes the importance of timing and readiness. Just as a blunt knife is useless for cutting, farming becomes futile if the right season or opportunity is missed. It is used to convey that actions must be taken at the appropriate time to be effective.

This expression emphasizes the importance of teamwork and collective effort. It suggests that significant tasks or social responsibilities cannot be accomplished by an individual alone and require the cooperation of the community or a group.

This proverb emphasizes that peace and health are foundational for success. If the woman of the house (the 'Aalu') is suffering or unhappy, the household cannot thrive. Similarly, if the ox used for plowing is weak or collapsed, the farming cannot move forward. It is used to highlight the importance of the well-being of those who anchor the home and profession.

This is an agricultural proverb related to the lunar asterisms (Kartelu). It suggests that heavy rains during the Magha and Pubba periods are detrimental to crops. It implies that regardless of who is farming or how hard they work, the yield will be ruined (turned to dust/mud) if it rains excessively during this specific time of the season.

This proverb describes a situation where a task remains unfinished because too many people are involved, but no one takes individual responsibility. When many people are present, everyone assumes someone else will handle the problem (in this case, killing the snake), leading to inaction. It is equivalent to the English idiom 'Too many cooks spoil the broth' or 'Everybody's business is nobody's business'.

This expression is used when someone chooses to do a difficult or messy job but complains about the inevitable risks or hardships that come with it. It suggests that if you undertake a task involving certain known troubles, you must be prepared to face them rather than being afraid or surprised.

This proverb describes a situation where a person is so stubborn or defiant that no amount of authority or relationship can influence them. It is used to highlight that when someone is determined to be unreasonable or uncooperative, others around them become helpless to change the outcome.