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This proverb is used to describe a situation where an expert or a professional is unable to help their own family members or solve problems in their own household, despite helping others in the same field. It is similar to the English proverb 'The shoemaker's children go barefoot.'

This expression highlights the extremes of quality and character. It is used to describe a situation where one encounters either the absolute best example of something (symbolized by Lord Rama's ideal kingship) or the most formidable and powerful opposition (symbolized by Ravana's strength as an adversary).

This proverb suggests that when fate or luck is on someone's side, they naturally find the right resources or people to help them succeed. It implies that a patient destined to live will invariably find a doctor whose treatment works effectively, highlighting the intersection of destiny and right timing.

This is a sarcastic proverb used to describe an incompetent professional whose actions lead to disastrous results rather than a cure. It specifically mocks a doctor whose treatment is so poor that it kills the patient instead of healing them, sending them straight to the afterlife.

This expression refers to the 'healing touch' or the innate skill of a person. It suggests that the success of a treatment or a task depends not just on the medicine or tools used, but on the unique proficiency and luck (Cheti Gunam) of the individual performing it. It is commonly used when a doctor's treatment works effectively or when someone consistently succeeds in their craft.

This proverb suggests that practical experience often outweighs theoretical knowledge. An 'old patient' who has suffered through a condition for a long time may understand the nuances of the illness better than a 'new doctor' who has only studied it. It is used to emphasize that lived experience and familiarity provide insights that even a professional might lack initially.

This proverb is equivalent to the English saying 'Physician, heal thyself.' It implies that a person should fix their own faults or problems before attempting to advise or fix others. It is used to point out hypocrisy or the irony of someone offering help when they themselves are in need of the same assistance.

This proverb describes an extremely embarrassing or awkward situation where a problem is sensitive/private, but the person available to help is someone with whom one must maintain dignity and distance (like a son-in-law in Indian culture). It is used to refer to dilemmas where seeking help causes more shame than the problem itself.

This proverb emphasizes that mere talk or knowledge without action is useless. Just as a patient must take medicine prescribed by a doctor rather than just repeating the doctor's name to get cured, one must put in the actual work to achieve a result instead of just discussing the person who can do it or the process itself.

This proverb warns that befriending powerful people or rulers is as dangerous as befriending a venomous snake. Just as a snake might bite at any moment regardless of intimacy, a powerful person can turn against you or cause your downfall due to their unpredictable nature and authority.