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This expression is used to describe someone who maintains their elegance, charm, or style despite growing old. It suggests that while physical youth may fade, one's poise and attractive demeanor remain intact.

This proverb highlights a sense of relief when a major danger or a fatal blow is narrowly avoided, resulting only in a minor injury. It is used to express that a small loss or superficial damage is a blessing when compared to a potential life-threatening or catastrophic failure.

This expression describes a place or situation that lacks its true leader, soul, or essential guiding force. Just as the kingdom of Ayodhya felt desolate and directionless when Lord Rama was in exile, this phrase is used to describe a scene of emptiness, chaos, or lack of joy despite having all other material resources.

This proverb describes a failing or ineffective leadership system. It highlights that a leader who lacks the bravery to take risks or stand firm, paired with an advisor who lacks strategic thinking or foresight, will inevitably lead to the downfall of a kingdom or an organization.

This proverb suggests that if a major danger or a fatal blow is avoided, even a minor injury or loss feels like a relief or a blessing in comparison. It is used when someone escapes a life-threatening situation with only minor consequences.

This expression is used to describe a situation where one remains neutral or indifferent to both sides of a conflict. It implies that the outcome—whether a 'hero' (Raghav) wins or a 'villain' (Ravan) wins—does not matter to the speaker, as they wish to stay out of the matter entirely or believe that both outcomes lead to the same end for them.

This expression describes a person who is overly subservient or foolishly helpful to those who do not deserve it. It is used to criticize someone who wastes their efforts enabling people who are either too lazy to work for themselves or too cowardly to face their own challenges.

This proverb signifies that power, success, and territory belong only to those who are courageous and strong. It is used to encourage boldness and assertiveness, implying that fortune favors the brave and that one must fight for or earn their position through valor.

This expression describes a person who is completely self-reliant or, more often, a situation where one person has to perform every single task themselves, from high-level decision making to menial chores. It can be used to describe an independent entrepreneur or someone who lacks help and is forced to be a 'one-man show'.

This expression highlights the failure of leadership and administration. It describes a situation where those in power are ineffective because the leader lacks the bravery to take action and the advisor lacks the wisdom or foresight to provide proper guidance. It is used to describe a team or organization destined for failure due to incompetence at the top.