అందచందాలు లేని మొగుడు మంచంనిండా ఉన్నట్టు.

This expression is used to highlight extreme corruption. It suggests that nothing, even the most basic or essential action, can be accomplished without paying a bribe. It is typically used when criticizing a system where illegal gratification has become mandatory for every step of a process.

This expression describes a state of absolute poverty or homelessness. It is used to refer to someone who possesses no assets, shelter, or basic comforts, indicating a complete lack of resources.

This expression is often used to describe something that looks extremely appealing or perfect on the outside, much like the luscious appearance of a fig fruit, but suggests a deeper level of sweetness or hidden complexity. In a broader sense, it refers to something that is visually delightful and of high quality.

This expression emphasizes that character and actions are more important than birth or social status. It suggests that someone who is socially stigmatized by birth is still superior to a person from a 'higher' status who behaves immorally or performs evil actions. It is used to critique hypocrisy and promote moral integrity over social hierarchy.

This proverb emphasizes the importance of elders in a family. Just as a monastery requires experienced spiritual masters (Siddhas) to maintain discipline and guidance, a household needs the wisdom and experience of elders to function properly and maintain traditions.

This proverb highlights the frustration of having plenty of something that is of no practical use or value. It compares a pot full of flavorless food to a lazy or incompetent partner; in both cases, the quantity exists but the quality or purpose is missing. It is used to describe situations where there is an abundance of useless resources or people.

This proverb describes something that is useless or lacks protection and purpose. Rain during the Hindu month of Magha (late winter) is considered untimely and harmful to crops rather than beneficial. Similarly, the expression historically used the metaphor of a woman without a protector to signify a vulnerable or directionless situation. It is used to describe events that occur at the wrong time and bring more trouble than help.

This is a traditional proverb used to express that things lacking their essential quality or purpose are a burden or a waste. Just as tasteless food makes the act of eating from a plate useless, a marriage lacking attraction or compatibility is seen as dysfunctional in this archaic context. It is often used to emphasize that functionality and quality are vital for value.

This proverb is used to satirically comment on people who neglect their current responsibilities or family members while they are alive, but express excessive, misplaced grief or perform elaborate rituals once they are gone. It highlights the irony of valuing the memory of the dead over the presence of the living.

This proverb is used to explain that while one can hide the physical evidence of eating well (the pots used for cooking), the physical health and strength gained from it (the muscles) will eventually reveal the truth. In a broader sense, it means that internal development or true character cannot be concealed for long, even if the external process is kept secret.