ఆడదాని నోట్లో నువ్వు గింజ నానదు

This expression describes a manipulative or extremely shrewd person who gives something of very little value (a small date seed) to gain something much more valuable (a large palmyra seed). It is used to caution against people who perform small favors only to demand or extract much larger benefits in return.

Íta is the wild date ( Phoenix Sylvestris ). Tāḍu is the Palmyra ( Borassus Flabelliformis ). Offering a gift of slight value for the purpose of gaining a rich present. Throw in a sprat to catch a salmon.

This expression is used to highlight the obvious origin of something or to indicate that the core essence (the rice) is hidden within a shell (the husk). It serves as a metaphor for looking beyond the external covering to find the true value or substance inside.

This expression is used to describe a person who cannot keep a secret. Just as a tiny sesame seed would quickly be chewed or swallowed rather than sitting in the mouth to soak, this person immediately blurts out any information or gossip they hear to others.

This expression is used to describe a person who cannot keep a secret. Just as a tiny, slippery sesame seed is hard to keep still in the mouth, this person feels a restless urge to reveal any confidential information they hear to others immediately.

This proverb describes a situation where a person suffers a large loss while trying to achieve a small gain. It is used to highlight poor prioritization or scenarios where the cost of an endeavor far outweighs the potential reward.

This proverb is used to suggest that some people (stereotypically women in this context) cannot keep a secret. It implies that if you tell them something confidential, they will immediately feel the urge to share it with others, just as a small sesame seed cannot stay still or dissolve in the mouth for long.

This expression is used to describe someone who cannot keep a secret. Just as a tiny mustard seed is hard to keep still in one's mouth, this person feels a restless urge to reveal any information or secrets they hear to others immediately.

This is a traditional agricultural proverb highlighting the high productivity and auspiciousness of the Bharani Karthi (astrological season) for sesame cultivation. It implies that sesame sown during this specific time results in an exceptionally bountiful harvest, where even a single pod contains an abundant amount of grain.

This expression refers to extreme domestic secrecy or a lack of communication between a couple. It describes a situation where both partners are keeping secrets from each other, making it impossible for either to speak freely or share the truth.