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This proverb is used to describe a situation where someone brings trouble upon themselves or ruins their own reputation through their own foolish actions, despite having power or status. Just as an elephant takes a bath and immediately throws dust on itself, it refers to self-destructive behavior.

This proverb is used to criticize hypocrisy or superficiality in religious or disciplined practices. It suggests that merely performing an action that looks like a sacrifice (like eating leaves/simple food) doesn't count as true fasting or devotion if it is simply one's natural habit or lacks the underlying intent. It is often applied to people who pretend to be pious or frugal by doing things that actually cost them nothing.

This proverb is used to explain that some things cannot be rushed or forced. Just as a fruit must mature naturally to be sweet, certain results, skills, or changes in behavior require time and internal readiness rather than external pressure or force.

This proverb is used to convey that an individual's inherent nature or character cannot be changed through external efforts or superficial modifications. Just as boiling neem leaves will never make them taste sweet like jaggery, a person with a fundamentally bad or stubborn disposition will not change their core traits easily.

This proverb emphasizes that a man's worth as a husband is defined by the love, care, and attraction he shows toward his wife, rather than just his title or authority. It is used to suggest that emotional devotion is the hallmark of a good spouse.

This proverb describes a situation of hypocrisy or misplaced priorities where one treats their own family or relatives poorly while being overly generous, respectful, or formal with strangers. It is often used to criticize someone who neglects their household needs while putting on a grand show for the outside world.

This proverb emphasizes the importance of timely and proper soil preparation. It suggests that if the land is ploughed during the 'Maghili' season (post-harvest winter/spring) to retain moisture and nutrients, anyone who puts in the effort will succeed in farming, regardless of their background or expertise.

This proverb emphasizes the social stigma and loss of self-respect associated with a man living off his wife's wealth or dowry (Aranam). It suggests that for a man with dignity, death is preferable to the humiliation of being dependent on his in-laws' property or a dowry-based lifestyle.

This proverb highlights the importance of timing and preparation in agriculture. 'Magili' refers to the land moistened by the first summer rains. It suggests that if a farmer takes advantage of these initial rains to plough the field, the soil quality improves, leading to a much higher yield. Metaphorically, it means that starting a task at the right opportune moment with proper preparation ensures success.

This expression is used to describe a situation where an action taken in one place has a severe, unexpected, or disproportionate consequence elsewhere. It can also imply a person being so thoroughly beaten or defeated that the impact is felt throughout their entire body, or metaphorically, an action that leads to a surprising and painful result.