యజ్ఞానికి యేమి యత్నమంటే, కత్తులూ కఠార్లూ.

This proverb describes a situation where someone has already suffered the worst possible outcome or is deeply involved in a problem, so additional minor troubles no longer bother them. It is used when a person is past the point of worrying about consequences or further risks because they have already lost everything or are fully committed to a difficult path.

This expression is used to describe the fickle nature of crowds or public opinion. Just as people move and change direction according to the flow of a festival (Jatara), people's allegiances or behaviors often change based on the current trend, situation, or prevailing crowd sentiment.

This proverb is used to highlight that certain urgent or sacred duties transcend the usual social rules of ritual purity or contamination. It implies that in extreme circumstances or during specific high-priority tasks, one should not be overly pedantic about minor rules of hygiene or traditional taboos.

This proverb is used to mock someone insignificant who expresses concern about their safety or status during a major catastrophe that is destroying even the most powerful entities. It highlights a lack of self-awareness regarding one's own triviality in the face of a massive crisis.

This expression means that a person of high quality, talent, or noble character does not lose their inherent value just because they are in a poor environment or associated with something of low quality. The value of the individual remains intact regardless of their surroundings.

Refers to a Herculean task or an extraordinary, persistent effort to achieve something nearly impossible. It originates from the mythological story of King Bhagiratha, who performed intense penance for years to bring the river Ganges from the heavens to Earth.

This proverb describes human behavior regarding knowledge and wealth. A person with true wisdom or substance remains humble and steady, whereas someone with little knowledge or shallow character tends to boast, make a lot of noise, and show off.

This proverb is used to describe an inexperienced or young person who is unaware of the potential dangers, consequences, or hardships of a situation. It suggests that one only understands the gravity of a threat after experiencing it personally, much like a young bird doesn't fear a hunter's weapon until it is hit.

This proverb describes a situation where a minor, trivial, or sometimes unpleasant task is prioritized or highlighted over the grander, more significant event. It is used to mock someone who focuses on the trivialities or the preliminary hardships rather than the actual importance of a major undertaking.

This expression is used to suggest that pursuit of knowledge, higher duties, or sacred work transcends minor ritualistic or physical impurities. In a broader sense, it implies that when one is performing a great or necessary task, small flaws or trivial rules can be overlooked for the sake of the larger good.