ఆముదంలో ముంచిన మేకులా ఉన్నాడు

This expression is used to describe someone who is extremely sluggish, inactive, or lying motionless. It is often applied to people who are lazy or those who are resting heavily after overeating, based on the folk belief that a snake becomes immobile after consuming soil.

This expression is used to describe someone who looks dull, lifeless, sickly, or very weak. Just as a cotton wick becomes heavy, dark, and loses its fluffiness when soaked in thick castor oil, a person who appears drained of energy or spirit is compared to it.

This expression describes a person who is indecisive or neutral, refusing to take a side in a conflict or decision. Just as a cat sitting on a wall can jump to either side at any moment, it refers to someone waiting to see which side will be more advantageous before committing.

This expression is used to describe a place or a person that looks dull, empty, or devoid of life and charm. Just as a wall niche looks dark and hollow once the lamp is taken away, it characterizes a state of desolation or the loss of a person who was the 'light' of a home or group.

This philosophical expression suggests that the path to spiritual liberation (Moksha) is found by understanding the smallest, most subtle aspects of consciousness or the concept of 'nothingness' (Sunya). It is used to describe how grand truths are often hidden in the simplest or most minute details, and that true enlightenment comes from internalizing these subtle nuances rather than focusing on gross, material aspects.

Chunam is an indispensable accompaniment to betel leaf—The word Sûkshma signifies "ingenuity," "craft" and also "The Supreme Soul, the subtle and invisible spirit that pervades all existence," ( Wilson ) to know which is salvation. * Extrema gaudil luctus occupat.

This expression is used to highlight a stark contrast between two people or things, usually siblings or items from the same source. It compares one that is virtuous, high-quality, or beautiful (sandalwood) to another that is useless, inferior, or unpleasant (castor oil residue).

This expression is used to describe a person who looks extremely radiant, calm, yet powerfully glowing after a bath or a spiritual practice. It describes a state where someone appears purified and exceptionally bright or handsome.

Abhisheka is the term used for bathing or anointing an idol.

This expression is used to describe a situation where something disappears or dissolves completely and rapidly without leaving a trace. It typically refers to the quick loss of wealth, resources, or the sudden failure of a plan.

This expression is used to describe a person who has become helpless, powerless, or has lost their support system. Just as a bird cannot fly or survive easily without its wings, it refers to someone who is unable to function or move forward in life due to a significant loss or failure.

* Chi non ha, non è.

This expression signifies total surrender or absolute reliance on someone else's decision or protection. It is used when a person entrusts their fate entirely to another (like a deity, a mentor, or a leader), implying that whether the outcome is good (milk) or bad (water), they accept it as the other person's responsibility.