అద్దంలోని ముడుపు అందిరాదు

This proverb is used to describe a situation where someone who is already in trouble or has lost their reputation moves to a place or joins a group known for further indulgence or lack of discipline. Historically, Tenali was satirically associated with a carefree or hedonistic lifestyle in folk sayings. It refers to a person's path going from bad to worse.

This expression refers to internal suffering, deep grief, or hidden jealousy that others cannot see. While physical fires are visible, the 'burning' one feels due to hunger, emotional pain, or envy is hidden from the world but deeply felt by the individual.

This proverb is used to point out that theoretical knowledge or high-sounding sermons are useless if they are not applied in practice. It highlights the difference between preaching and practicing, or between abstract ideas and practical reality.

This proverb is used to describe a sense of relief after a major, stressful task or responsibility is completed. It highlights the mental burden one carries until a significant event (like a wedding in the family) is successfully concluded, after which the person can finally find peace of mind.

This expression refers to something that is visible but unattainable, or a promise that is illusory. Just as one can see the image of an offering or money in a mirror but cannot actually touch or spend it, it describes wealth or benefits that exist only on paper or in theory but cannot be used in reality.

This proverb suggests that things which do not serve their purpose or are constantly causing trouble and friction should be abandoned. Just as an ill-fitting shoe causes pain with every step, a relationship without mutual understanding or discipline causes constant misery, and it is better to distance oneself from such sources of grief.

This expression is used to describe chasing an unattainable illusion or wasting effort on something that is not real. It signifies the folly of being attracted to a mere shadow or reflection rather than the actual object.

This proverb is used to describe a state of perpetual greed or dissatisfaction. It suggests that no matter how much a person receives through charity or begging, they are never truly content and will always crave more, emphasizing the lack of self-respect or fulfillment in depending on others.

This expression describes someone who is extremely restless, impatient, or hyperactive. Just as grains pop and jump around uncontrollably when heated in a pan, it refers to a person who cannot sit still or is reacting excessively to a situation.

This expression is used to describe something that appears to be real or achievable but is actually an illusion or impossible to attain. It refers to hollow promises or imaginary benefits that provide no practical value, much like seeing an offering reflected in a mirror without being able to touch it.