అన్ని పైర్లకు ఆషాఢం.

This expression refers to the agricultural tradition where the Ashadha month (June-July) is considered the ideal time for sowing and plantation as it coincides with the onset of the monsoon. In a broader sense, it signifies doing the right thing at the right time or initiating a project when the conditions are most favorable for growth.

This proverb describes a person who wants two things that are mutually exclusive or incompatible. In the context, one cannot drink porridge (ambali) from a bowl without getting it on their mustache. It is used to critique someone who is being greedy or unrealistic by trying to enjoy a benefit without accepting the associated consequences or trade-offs.

The two don't go well together.

For centuries, fasting is recommended as cure for any ailment by doctors practicing Indian medicine, Ayurveda.

This proverb refers to the onset of the monsoon season in the Hindu month of Ashadha. It signifies that the heavy rains during this time lead to the sprouting of stored seeds or the necessity to use up stored grains for the new sowing season, metaphorically 'breaking' the storage containers due to pressure or urgent need.

This expression is used to describe a situation where there is an unnecessary or redundant addition to an already problematic or complicated situation. In the Hindu lunar calendar, an 'Adhika Masam' (extra month) can sometimes be Ashadha; figuratively, it refers to something surplus, unwanted, or a delay that complicates matters.

This proverb suggests that every element or herb found in nature has medicinal properties or a specific purpose. It is used to emphasize that everything in the world has inherent value and utility, even if its benefits are not immediately apparent to us.

This expression describes a situation where things are done completely incorrectly or swapped inappropriately. In Telugu tradition, 'Bonam' is offered to the goddess Pochamma, and 'Kanduru' is offered during the Muharram (Peeralu) festival. The phrase highlights a state of confusion or mismanagement where offerings/actions are misdirected to the wrong recipients.

This expression is used to describe chasing an unattainable illusion or wasting effort on something that is not real. It signifies the folly of being attracted to a mere shadow or reflection rather than the actual object.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where someone desires or pursues something that is completely beyond their reach, capability, or status. It highlights the futility of having unrealistic ambitions or craving for unattainable goals.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where the efforts or resources spent to solve a problem (medicine) were neutralized by mistakes or poor management (lack of dietary discipline), resulting in the original problem getting even worse. It highlights how wasted effort leads to a worse outcome than before.