అన్నద్వేషం బ్రహ్మద్వేషం పనికిరావు

This expression is used to describe a sudden, intense surge of emotion or creative energy. Just as the sun shines with immense heat and brilliance, a poet or an individual can become deeply consumed and driven by a powerful feeling or idea. It is often used to characterize someone who is currently in a state of high emotional fervor or creative 'madness'.

This expression is used to question someone's true intentions when they are acting deceptively or pretending to be someone they are not. It implies that the person has put on a 'mask' or a fake persona specifically to cheat, betray, or cause significant loss (ruining the 'homestead') to another person.

This expression is used to describe a situation where someone attempts a grand, elaborate, or vanity-driven task at a stage when it is either too late or completely inappropriate given their circumstances. It refers to misplaced priorities or trying to maintain appearances when facing a crisis or end.

This proverb advises that some things must be dealt with completely and never left unfinished. A small spark can restart a fire; a small unpaid debt can grow; a surviving enemy can return for revenge; and an unhealed wound can become infected. It is used to emphasize the importance of thoroughness in solving problems to prevent them from recurring.

This expression highlights the power of appearance and external form. It suggests that if one dresses the part or puts on a convincing disguise, they can influence, deceive, or command respect from a large group of people regardless of their true nature.

This proverb describes someone starting a new, demanding, or flamboyant venture at an inappropriate time, particularly when they are nearing the end of their career or life. It is used to mock people who attempt tasks that no longer suit their age, health, or circumstances.

This expression describes a situation where one person experiences a joyful or auspicious milestone while another person simultaneously faces a tragedy or disaster. It is used to highlight sharp contrasts in fortune within the same household or group, or to describe a bitter-sweet moment where a gain is offset by a severe loss.

Applied to a great calamity happening when most unlooked for. Also to a luckless woman. After a dream of a wedding comes a corpse.

This expression is used to describe a person who is obsessed with a particular desire or goal to an extreme or irrational degree, often ignoring practical consequences just to satisfy a long-held whim or to experience a moment of glory.

This proverb highlights the essential nature of food and spiritual/moral grounding for survival. 'Anna Dvesham' (hatred for food) refers to the loss of appetite or refusal to eat, which leads to physical death. 'Brahma Dvesham' (hatred for the divine or ultimate truth) implies a loss of mental or spiritual peace. It is used to suggest that neglecting basic necessities or fundamental truths leads to inevitable downfall.

This proverb emphasizes the importance of complete resolution. It warns that even a small spark of fire can burn down a house, a partially healed wound can become infected again, a small remaining debt can grow through interest, and a defeated but surviving enemy can strike back. One must deal with these four problems thoroughly and leave no trace behind to ensure safety and peace.