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This expression refers to a double-edged or unreliable trust. It is used to describe a situation where someone's loyalty or commitment is solely dependent on their own profit or benefit, suggesting that their allegiance may shift as soon as the circumstances are no longer advantageous to them.

This proverb highlights a social injustice or irony where dishonest or manipulative people enjoy luxuries while honest, loyal, and hardworking individuals struggle for basic necessities. It is used to describe situations where merit and loyalty are overlooked in favor of flattery or deceit.

This proverb describes a person who procrastinates or gets distracted from their serious (often dramatic) intentions by small comforts or laziness. It is used to mock someone who makes big claims about taking a drastic step but forgets all about it when presented with a simple meal or a comfortable situation.

This expression highlights social irony and injustice where cunning or deceitful people often enjoy luxuries and rewards (curd rice), while loyal and honest people are neglected or given the bare minimum (stale rice). It is used to describe situations where merit and loyalty are undervalued compared to flattery or manipulation.

This proverb advises discretion and skepticism. It cautions against being gullible by trusting all rumors or information received (hearsay), and simultaneously warns to be guarded with one's own thoughts and convictions rather than sharing them indiscriminately with everyone.

This proverb highlights the unfair irony often found in society where cunning or dishonest people (tātōtugāni) manage to enjoy luxuries like curd rice, while honest and loyal people (viśwāsamukalavāni) end up with the barest of necessities like plain rice and hot water. It is used to describe situations where merit and loyalty are undervalued compared to trickery.

This proverb describes the inherent nature of certain entities. It suggests that a hen is always busy scratching the ground for food (never resting), and traditionally implies that in business, a merchant prioritizes profit over personal loyalty or trust. It is used to describe situations where constant restlessness or self-interest is expected.

This expression describes things that are in a raw, incomplete, or unusable state. It is used to refer to items or situations that have not yet undergone the necessary process to be functional or beneficial, much like how rice must be boiled to be eaten and cotton must be spun to become clothing.

This proverb advises caution in both processing information and sharing it. It suggests that one should exercise skepticism toward rumors or hearsay, and even when one holds a firm belief or knows a truth, it is often wise to remain silent rather than speaking out indiscriminately.

This proverb reflects a cynical observation of social injustice where deceitful or manipulative people (Taatotugadu) often enjoy luxuries and comforts, while honest and loyal people (Vishwasamu kalavadu) suffer in poverty or receive the bare minimum. It is used to describe situations where merit and loyalty are overlooked in favor of flattery or cunningness.