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This proverb highlights that quality, status, or inherent value remains even during times of adversity or decline. It is used to describe a person who maintains their dignity, standards, or importance even after losing their wealth or power.

This proverb emphasizes fatalism or destiny. It suggests that despite extreme efforts or preparations (represented by rubbing oil and rolling), a person can only gain what is fated for them. It is used to describe situations where results are dictated by luck or destiny rather than just hard work.

A Puṭṭi is 500 lbs. A man can only obtain that which his destiny has prepared for him. Every man hath his lot. No butter will stick to his bread.

This proverb describes a person who is extremely calculating and never does anything unless there is a personal benefit or profit involved. It is used to highlight the opportunistic or materialistic nature of individuals who prioritize gain over risk or logic.

This proverb is used to describe a person who talks without logic or common sense. Since oxen are male and cannot give milk, claiming one gave milk shows total ignorance or a refusal to listen to facts. It highlights situations where someone provides an absurd answer to a simple premise.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where someone seeks help or refuge from a person they trust, only to find that the helper is in a much more pathetic or destitute state than themselves. It highlights the irony of seeking support from someone who is already struggling for basic survival.

This expression is used to describe someone who is extremely agreeable, a sycophant, or someone who blindly agrees with whatever another person says just to please them, often without thinking or having an original opinion. It suggests a 'yes-man' attitude where the person simply rhymes along with the speaker's words.

Spirit of contradiction.

This proverb is used to describe a situation or a person that never changes despite the passage of time. It refers to people who are chronically pessimistic or situations where problems persist indefinitely without any improvement, much like someone who always responds with complaints regardless of when they are asked.

This expression is used to mock someone who boasts about their greatness or skills but fails to deliver even a small result. It highlights the gap between grand claims and mediocre performance.

This proverb highlights the changing nature of children as they grow up. It suggests that while children are easy to manage and dependent when they are infants (held in a cloth cradle or 'addalu'), they become independent, headstrong, or even ungrateful once they reach adulthood (represented by 'gaddalu' or beards). It is used to express a parent's frustration when adult children no longer listen or follow their guidance.

This proverb describes a person who is so driven by greed or profit that they try to justify even a disastrous situation or a loss as a calculated move for gain. It is used to mock people who pretend to be in control or act as if they are profiting even when they are clearly facing a calamity.