అక్కరకు రాని చుట్టము అక్కరలేదు, మొక్కితే వరమీని దేవుడు అక్కరలేదు.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where someone seeks help or protection from a person or entity, but instead of receiving help, that person becomes a source of trouble or harassment. It reflects the irony of a perceived savior becoming a tormentor.

This expression is used to convey that you don't need to examine every single part of something to judge its overall quality or state. A small sample is often enough to represent the whole. It is frequently used when evaluating a person's character, a project's progress, or the quality of a book based on a few instances.

This is a humorous proverb used to describe people who blindly follow others even in illogical situations, or those who display a 'sour grapes' attitude. In the story behind the proverb, a poor man thinks dying is a luxury or a requirement that even the rich aren't fulfilling, so he refuses to 'participate' in it. It highlights foolish competitiveness or a lack of understanding of natural laws.

Said by a man when unwillingly refusing to eat something because Velamas did the same. Never be ashamed to eat your meat. He that is ashamed to eat is ashamed to live. ( French. )*

This proverb highlights that skills acquired for show, performance, or imitation (like those of an actor or dancer) are not applicable in real, high-stakes, or dangerous situations like hunting. It is used to point out that superficial knowledge or decorative talents cannot replace practical experience and genuine expertise when it truly matters.

This expression describes a person who is completely alone in the world, having neither family/kinsmen to visit nor any spiritual or religious belief/deity to turn to for solace. It is used to signify extreme loneliness or a state of being a total outcast.

Utterly destitute.

This expression is used to convey that one does not need to examine every single part of a whole to judge its quality or status. A small sample is often enough to represent the entire situation. It is commonly used in contexts like judging a person's character from a single action or a book's quality from a few pages.

This proverb emphasizes that someone who does not help or stand by you in times of need is a burden, regardless of their status or the history shared with them. It is used to suggest that reliability and support are more valuable than mere titles or past contributions in a relationship or partnership.

This proverb describes a situation where someone is so thick-skinned or desperate to be involved that they ignore a direct rejection. It is used to mock people who try to impose themselves on others or participate in events where they are clearly unwelcome.

This expression describes a situation where someone is being overly persistent or intrusive despite being clearly unwelcome or rejected. It highlights the audacity of trying to impress or participate in an event where one's very presence has been declined.

Said by a poor woman to a rich man.—At many Brahminical cere- monies gifts and food are distributed to the wives of the Vaidikas while a superior entertainment is provided for those of the Laukikas of the Niyyogi class. Forcing oneself upon another.

This proverb implies that truth is simple and direct. It does not require complex explanations, justifications, or evasive storytelling to be understood or proven, unlike a lie which needs many layers of fabrication to be sustained.