అడవిపత్రి, వాననీరు.

This expression is used to describe a person who is naturally cruel or predatory, implying that one cannot expect kindness or mercy from someone whose basic nature is to cause harm. Just as a tiger will not refrain from eating meat, a wicked person will not refrain from their bad habits.

This proverb refers to things that are available freely in nature or acquired without any cost. It is used to describe a situation where someone is being overly generous with resources that do not belong to them or cost them nothing, similar to the English sentiment of 'spending someone else's money.'

This proverb is used to describe things that naturally follow a specific path or instinct. Just as water naturally flows toward lower ground (slopes), certain events or human tendencies are inevitable. It is often used to imply that truth will eventually come out or that people naturally gravitate towards their own kind or interests.

This expression is used to describe a situation where someone who is usually very talkative or pedantic is suddenly silenced by a mishap or an unexpected turn of events. It highlights a moment where an eloquent person loses their ability to speak or their status due to a minor but impactful incident.

This expression refers to a situation or resource that is constant and self-replenishing. Just as a field with a natural spring (oota) never runs dry, it describes someone with inexhaustible talent, wealth, or a continuous flow of ideas.

This expression is used to describe insincere or hollow words. It suggests that when a person speaks without genuine affection or true intent, their words are superficial and do not come from the heart.

This proverb describes a situation where an innocent person is punished or blamed for the mistakes committed by someone else. It is used when the actual culprit escapes, and a convenient scapegoat is targeted instead.

This expression highlights the immutable truths of nature and life. It is used to describe a situation where certain things are permanent and unchangeable (like a mountain), while others are transient and constantly in flux (like flowing valley water). It suggests accepting the inherent nature of people or situations.

This expression is used to describe situations where the consequences, effects, or influence of an event persist long after the event itself has concluded. It is often used in the context of someone's legacy, the lasting impact of a major crisis, or how the reputation of a person stays in the minds of people even after they are gone.

This proverb is used to express that once someone has learned from a past mistake or a bad experience (the 'night'), they will be more cautious and avoid the same pitfall in the future (the 'day'). It signifies learning a lesson and becoming wiser.

* Mulgere hircum. † A mal nudo mal cuo. I Experientia docet.