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This expression describes a situation where someone provides the wrong resources but expects a specific, different result. It is used to mock illogical demands or impossible expectations where the input does not match the desired output.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where a newcomer, junior, or younger person surpasses their senior or predecessor in skill, power, or success. It highlights that experience (age) doesn't always guarantee superiority over late-blooming talent or sharp ambition.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where someone who is already in a state of total loss or ruin is asked to perform a ritual or act that no longer matters. It signifies a point beyond recovery where additional small efforts or ceremonial gestures are futile, or when someone takes advantage of another's complete downfall to get a task done.

This proverb highlights a practical observation in farming. A sparse crop (pachuni panta) is easy to harvest and manage, making the work celebratory. Conversely, a dense, lush crop (ottu panta) is beautiful to look at and brings joy to the eyes, even if it requires more intensive labor during the harvest.

This expression is used to describe someone who reacts with unnecessary hostility or anger to a kind gesture or a helpful suggestion. It highlights an ungrateful or aggressive response to a well-intentioned invitation.

This proverb describes a situation where someone enthusiastically attempts tasks they have no aptitude for or tries to manage resources that are non-existent. It is used to mock people who waste effort on futile, clumsy, or unnecessary actions just for the sake of appearances or out of ignorance.

This proverb is used to describe redundant or useless efforts. Just as serving food to someone with a full stomach or attempting to groom a bald head provides no real benefit, performing actions where they are not needed is a waste of resources and time.

This proverb is used to describe a person who goes to perform a heavy or significant task but returns quickly without doing any work, having merely performed the superficial action of cleaning their clothes. It signifies laziness, lack of effort, or failing to fulfill a responsibility.

This proverb describes redundant or futile actions. It highlights the absurdity of offering something to a person who neither needs it nor can benefit from it, emphasizing that such efforts are a complete waste of time and resources.

This proverb highlights that certain arrival events, such as the birth of a child or the purchase/arrival of livestock, are seen as significant markers of fate. It is used to describe how the timing of these events is often associated with the subsequent prosperity or misfortunes that befall a family, suggesting that the 'auspiciousness' of their arrival time influences the household's future.