ఆచారి గుఱ్ఱం అతి పొగరు గుఱ్ఱం, గడ్డింత లేక ముడ్డంత ఎండె, ఆచార్యులవారిని మరి మోసి మోసి, వేంచేసెనయ్యా వైకుంఠపురికి.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where someone gets stuck in a difficult or limited circumstance and eventually accepts it as their whole world, either out of helplessness or a lack of better perspective. It refers to people who settle for a miserable state because they cannot see or reach beyond it.

This expression is used to describe someone who makes grand, unrealistic promises or uses deceptive talk to create illusions of great success or prosperity. It refers to the act of fooling someone by making them believe something impossible is easily achievable.

This proverb describes a situation where an already difficult task becomes significantly more burdensome due to unfavorable circumstances. Just as dry grain becomes much heavier when soaked in water, a problem or responsibility becomes harder to handle when complications are added.

This is a sarcastic expression used to describe a person who is incompetent or dangerous in their profession, particularly a bad doctor. 'Vaikuntha' is the abode of Lord Vishnu, implying that the patient dies immediately after taking the medicine prescribed by such a person.

This expression refers to someone who prioritizes physical comfort, good food, and staying at home above all else, including spiritual or social duties. Kailasam and Vaikuntam are the divine abodes of Lord Shiva and Lord Vishnu; here, they symbolize the ultimate happiness found in eating well and resting at home.

This expression is used to describe a situation where extreme neglect or lack of basic necessities leads to a total collapse or death. It highlights the irony of a 'grand departure' (going to heaven/dying) that was actually caused by simple starvation or poor maintenance.

A crude but humorous folk saying used to describe a simple, base, or immediate physical relief that feels superior to any imaginary spiritual bliss. It is often used to remark on how people prioritize small, personal comforts over abstract or lofty goals.

This is a sarcastic or humorous proverb used to describe an incompetent doctor or healer. It implies that if someone takes a pill prescribed by such a person, they will not be cured but will instead die and go to 'Vaikuntha' (heaven/the abode of Vishnu). It is used to mock people who pretend to be experts but provide dangerous results.

Said jokingly to a quack. Bleed him, and purge him; if he dies, bury him. (Spanish.)*

This expression highlights that merit or quality is inherent to the material or person, not derived solely from their pedigree or source. It means that even if someone is associated with greatness (like the famous mathematician Bhaskaracharya), their basic or unsuitable attributes cannot be transformed into something high-quality or divine beyond their nature.

This proverb is used to mock people who maintain a high sense of self-importance or social status (ego) but are unwilling or unable to perform even the simplest tasks associated with their position. It highlights the irony of having 'great' pride while failing at small responsibilities.