అంకుటాలి చన్నుకూ, సంత సొరకాయకూ, వచ్చే పొయ్యే వాళ్ళ గోటిగాట్లు తప్పవు.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where an object or service passes through many hands before reaching its destination, or when people excessively inspect/test something out of curiosity or habit, leading to unnecessary wear or damage. It highlights meddling or excessive handling.

This is a traditional agricultural proverb highlighting the certainty of seasonal cycles. It suggests that while human predictions (astrology/almanacs) might fail, nature's signs (like neem trees flowering) and fixed seasonal festivals (like Eruvaka Purnima, which marks the start of the sowing season) are reliable indicators for farmers to begin their work.

This expression suggests that innocent, honest, and straightforward people who lack cunning or manipulative traits often find themselves facing more difficulties in a world filled with deceitful individuals. It is used to describe how the lack of malice can sometimes make one vulnerable to life's challenges or exploitation by others.

This proverb (often said as 'swarganiki vellina vadrekkulu tappavu') suggests that one's nature, profession, or inherent troubles follow them wherever they go. It is used to describe a situation where a person cannot escape their duties or hard work even in a better environment.

This expression is used to mock someone who is telling blatant lies or sharing absurd, impossible stories. It highlights the ridiculousness of a claim, as a vegetable cannot lay an egg.

This proverb emphasizes that a life built on immorality (infidelity) and dishonesty (falsehood) will never lead to a peaceful or successful conclusion. It is used to warn that character and integrity are essential for a stable life, and shortcuts through deceit or unethical behavior will eventually lead to ruin.

This proverb highlights exceptions where things that are usually seen as impure or weak are considered acceptable. 1. The River Ganga remains pure regardless of what flows into it. 2. A child's drool (songa) is never seen as disgusting by parents. 3. Bending (ongu) or bowing before elders or for work is not a sign of inferiority, but a sign of respect or necessity.

This proverb describes a person or object that is public property and is handled or critiqued by everyone without respect. Just as people in a market test the quality of gourds by pinching them with their fingernails, certain people are subjected to the whims and scrutiny of the public because of their vulnerable or public-facing position.

This proverb is used to describe things that are meant only for public display or show, but lack genuine utility, depth, or value. It refers to items or situations that might look attractive or impressive on the outside but are essentially hollow or for-sale assets with no lasting substance.

This is a traditional folk saying (Sameta) that cautions people to be vigilant of their surroundings. Historically, it refers to specific communities known for hunting or guarding skills, suggesting that if they are positioned around you in these specific ways, they might be tracking or ambushing. In a modern context, it serves as a metaphorical warning to be wary of people's positions and intentions in a competitive or unpredictable environment.