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This expression is used to highlight the human tendency to envy or overlook the achievements of those who live in the same time period or social circle. It suggests that recognition often comes from outsiders or future generations, rather than from one's peers or equals who might be blinded by competition or familiarity.

This proverb highlights that societal recognition comes from generosity and noble actions. While the general public values greatness and virtue, a miserly person only values hoarding wealth or useless things (heaps), which have no real social value. It is used to contrast the difference between true greatness and selfish accumulation.

This proverb highlights how different individuals have different tastes and standards based on their nature or upbringing. It is used to explain that what is delightful to one person might be repulsive or trivial to another, emphasizing that everyone has their own unique preferences.

This proverb is used to describe people with low tastes or vulgar habits who cannot appreciate refined, noble, or high-quality things. It suggests that one's inherent nature dictates their preferences, and a person accustomed to 'dirt' or negativity will never understand the value of something 'pure' or superior.

This proverb highlights the subjectivity of beauty and authority. It means that power determines what is right, and personal affection determines what is beautiful. Just as a king's word is final regardless of logic, a person's preference defines their standard of beauty or excellence, regardless of objective reality.

This proverb highlights the subjectivity of taste and authority. It means that power and personal affection define value. If a king approves of something, it becomes the rule or truth; similarly, if a man loves his wife, she is as beautiful as a celestial nymph (Rambha) to him, regardless of others' opinions.

This expression is used to describe a situation where someone or something is only satisfied by or suited for something of poor quality or specific low-tier standards. It implies that a person's tastes or preferences are limited to what they are accustomed to, often used in a slightly mocking way to suggest that someone with low standards will be happy with mediocre things.

This proverb highlights that people with similar traits, often negative ones, tend to admire and support each other. Just as a wicked person finds common ground with another wicked person, an ignorant individual is more likely to be impressed by someone equally lacking in knowledge or wisdom, rather than someone truly wise.

This proverb is used to say that a lesser version or an incomplete product cannot compete with the refined, final, or superior version. It emphasizes that once someone experiences the best (ghee), they will no longer value the basic or raw form (butter).

This proverb describes a situation where someone likes or chooses things that are actually harmful to their condition. It is used to mock people who have poor taste or those who stubbornly pursue things that worsen their existing problems.