రోకలి మూడు మాడలు

Refers to a severe blow of misfortune on some one already suffering. When misfortunes come, they come in battalions. It is on those occasions, one should be bold and face the situation.

This expression emphasizes the value of immediate possession over promised wealth. It suggests that having a smaller amount of certain, liquid cash is better than a larger sum that is yet to be collected or exists only as a debt. It is similar to the English proverb 'A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush'.

This expression refers to the onset of senility or second childhood. It suggests that as people reach extreme old age, their mental faculties decline and they often display behaviors similar to those of a child: stubbornness, irritability, and dependency.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where someone asks for a basic necessity or a small favor and receives a cruel, impossible, or mocking response instead of help. It highlights the lack of empathy or the hostile relationship between two people, often used to critique someone who gives heartless advice.

Rōkali is a wooden pestle, five or six feet long, used for pounding rice.

This refers to the way of trying to bring together two disparate things for a harmonious blend. When such an attempt is made, the listener understands the absurdity.

This proverb suggests that both hospitality (visiting/hosting) and medicinal treatments have a limit to their effectiveness and welcome. Just as one should not overstay their welcome as a guest, one should not overindulge or rely on medicine for too long. It is used to emphasize that some things are only good in moderation and for a short duration.

This expression is used to describe something that is completely impossible or an occurrence that is highly improbable. Just as a dry, dead wooden pestle (rokali) can never grow leaves or sprout, this phrase refers to situations where one expects a result from a hopeless source or refers to a miraculous, unheard-of event.

This proverb is used to illustrate that a person who is accustomed to high quality, excellence, or beauty will never be satisfied with something of inferior quality or something that lacks those attributes. It highlights how standards and tastes are shaped by one's primary experiences.

This proverb is used to describe a situation that is absolutely impossible or highly improbable. A dry, dead piece of wood like a pestle (rokali) can never sprout leaves; therefore, it refers to expecting a miracle where there is no possibility of growth or change.

This proverb is used to criticize excessive or unnecessary expenditure and effort on something that is already worthless or beyond repair. It highlights the irony of providing high security or maintenance to a failed venture.

* Wer da fallt, über ihm laufen alle Welt, ! Ao cas morido, todos o mordem, ‡ Cognatio movet invidiam.