అనిష్టానికి ఎవరంటే, అప్పిగాడే పాత్రుడు.

This expression is used to describe a person who is a definitive or ultimate solution to a problem, or conversely, someone who is a fierce destroyer of obstacles. In a negative context, it can refer to someone who is as intense or destructive as Mars is considered in astrology for causing ill-effects, or as powerful as Lord Bhairava is in destroying sins.

This proverb emphasizes that while animals derive their strength solely from physical food, human beings require mental satisfaction and contentment (shanti) to be truly healthy and strong. It suggests that a person's well-being is more dependent on their state of mind and what they possess spiritually/mentally than just physical nourishment.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where all the hard work, meticulous effort, or ritualistic care put into a task goes completely to waste or is rendered useless due to a small mistake or an unfortunate turn of events. It implies that the sanctity or value of an endeavor has been lost.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where someone is blamed or a reason is given just because they have no one to defend them or no social status. It highlights the tendency of society to scapegoat vulnerable or isolated individuals for any wrongdoing without proof.

This expression refers to someone who acts as a powerful remedy or a destructive force against specific troubles. Just as the planet Mars is associated with warding off bad luck or causing intense change, and Lord Bhairava is the deity who destroys sins, this phrase describes a person or solution that is the ultimate 'antidote' to a particular problem or evil.

This proverb is used to describe someone who is very enthusiastic and first in line when it comes to eating or receiving benefits, but makes excuses or relies on 'luck' and laziness when it is time to work. It highlights the hypocrisy of a person who consumes resources greedily but contributes nothing.

This proverb is used to describe an extremely selfish or greedy person who waits for others to perish or fail just so they can claim their belongings. It highlights a mindset where one looks for personal gain even in the misfortunes or deaths of others.

This expression highlights that true well-being comes from two sources: financial or material security (which provides confidence and social strength) and proper nourishment (which provides physical health and contentment). It is often used to emphasize the importance of being content with what one has and the necessity of basic sustenance for a happy life.

This proverb is used when a person is overwhelmed by multiple misfortunes simultaneously. It specifically highlights a dilemma where one is unsure whether to lament their general bad fate or the specific, immediate source of their misery (often a person or a situation they are tied to). It is used to express deep frustration when everything seems to be going wrong at once.

This expression is used to describe a situation where someone gives a confusing, circular, or irrelevant answer to a straightforward question. It highlights a scenario where a person tries to sound knowledgeable or specific but ends up saying something that makes no sense to the listener.