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This humorous proverb or 'sameta' is used to describe a person who gives a ridiculous, exaggerated, or nonsensical excuse for being late or for a delay in their work. It highlights the absurdity of certain justifications provided by lazy or slow people.

This proverb illustrates the hardships of poverty resulting from low-yielding or failed crops. It signifies a state of extreme scarcity where a family is so destitute that the couple must share a single piece of clothing to cover themselves, highlighting the struggle for basic necessities.

This proverb highlights the transient nature of domestic disputes between couples. Just as a small, smooth seed like a green gram cannot find a grip and quickly slides off a slippery surface like a mirror, a disagreement between a married couple is expected to be fleeting and will resolve itself very quickly.

This expression describes a situation where despite putting in a great deal of effort or traveling far to improve one's circumstances, the outcome remains the same or unsatisfactory. It is used when someone's hard work fails to change their basic, often poor, condition.

This proverb suggests that conflicts between a married couple are temporary and short-lived. It highlights the idea that domestic disputes are usually resolved quickly, often by the time the next meal is shared, emphasizing reconciliation over holding grudges.

This proverb is used to describe a person whose nature or bad habits are only temporarily suppressed due to their current circumstances or surroundings. Just as a dog stays quiet and still while enjoying the warmth of the warm ashes in a fireplace (dalikunta) but returns to its restless or barking nature the moment it leaves, some people only behave well when it is convenient or comfortable for them.

This proverb highlights the transient and opportunistic nature of human relationships. It suggests that most people surround you only for their own benefit; relatives and friends stick around for your money, while romantic interests may stay only for physical vitality or prowess. Once these assets are gone, the people often disappear.

This proverb suggests that outsiders should never interfere in the private disputes between a husband and wife. While their disagreement might seem wide or serious (six miles/aramadalu), they are still fundamentally close, and any third party who enters that space will only cause unnecessary trouble or find themselves unwanted once the couple reconciles.

This proverb highlights the transient and opportunistic nature of human relationships. It suggests that people often stay around others only for selfish reasons—either for money or physical attraction—and may desert them once those assets are gone. It is used to describe fair-weather friends or superficial bonds.

This proverb highlights how unseasonal rain can be more harmful than helpful, comparing it to 'Arika' (kodo millet), which was traditionally considered a poor man's food or difficult to digest/deal with. It signifies that things arriving at the wrong time lose their value or cause distress instead of benefit.