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This expression is used to describe a situation where one person commits a mistake or creates a mess and leaves, while an innocent bystander or someone who just happened to be there ends up facing the consequences or blame. It highlights the unfairness of suffering for someone else's actions.

This expression describes a state of financial mess or a precarious balance of debts. It is used when a person is caught in a cycle of borrowing from powerful lenders (Pathans, traditionally known as strict money lenders) while being unable to collect what is owed to them by those who have nothing (Fakirs or beggars). It signifies being stuck in a difficult situation where one's liabilities are urgent but one's assets are unrecoverable.

This proverb suggests that one cannot solve fundamental problems or deep-seated poverty through small, temporary handouts or charity. It emphasizes that major issues require sustainable solutions rather than superficial or temporary fixes.

This proverb warns that overdoing anything or acting with excessive pride or greed will eventually lead to one's downfall. It is similar to the English saying 'Too much of anything is good for nothing' and is used to advise moderation in behavior and lifestyle.

This proverb is used to indicate that certain natural indicators signify the end of a specific period, often suggesting that hardship or a waiting period is coming to a close. In a rural context, it refers to the seasonal availability of wild berries marking the transition of time.

This proverb emphasizes the importance of confession and honesty. It suggests that the burden of a mistake or wrongdoing is relieved once it is admitted openly, similar to the English expression 'A fault confessed is half redressed'.

This proverb highlights the guilt and shame associated with wrongdoing or being in debt. Just as a person who has committed a crime or mistake avoids eye contact out of guilt, a person who owes money feels a similar sense of inferiority or hesitation to face their creditor. It is used to describe the loss of confidence and social standing that comes with debt or moral failure.

This proverb highlights the feelings of guilt and shame. Just as a person who owes money avoids the lender out of embarrassment, a person who has done something wrong lacks the courage or confidence to face others directly. It is used to describe the loss of dignity or boldness resulting from wrong actions or financial burdens.

This proverb plays on the word 'Kshavaram' (shaving/haircut). While a barber performs a professional service, 'Tirukshavaram' is a slang term for being swindled or cheated out of everything. It is used to describe a situation where someone has been completely fooled or left with nothing by another person's cunning.

This proverb emphasizes that one cannot escape the consequences of their bad deeds simply by visiting holy places or performing rituals. It suggests that true redemption comes from character and actions, rather than superficial religious journeys. It is used to criticize hypocrisy in people who commit wrongs and expect divine forgiveness through travel or rituals.