అంతర్వేది తీర్థంలో నా వెధవ మేనత్తను చూశావా?

This proverb is used to describe a situation where someone is asking the wrong people for information or help. It mocks the absurdity of asking a busy person in a crowded place (like a pilgrimage) or a distracted person (a flirt) for specific details they wouldn't know. It highlights a lack of common sense in seeking assistance.

This expression is used to describe a situation where someone who is already in a disadvantageous or miserable position makes a demand that further isolates them or worsens their situation. It highlights the irony of someone seeking independence or separation when they lack the resources or social standing to sustain it comfortably on their own.

This expression is used to describe a situation or a person that is stuck in a state of limbo, causing prolonged distress or inconvenience to others. It refers to a problem that doesn't get resolved but continues to linger, or a person who occupies a position without being productive, preventing others from taking over.

This traditional proverb suggests that certain responsibilities, even if they seem difficult or less productive, should never be neglected. The 'outer field' refers to land far from the village that is prone to neglect, and the 'widowed daughter' refers to a vulnerable family member who requires protection and support. It emphasizes the moral duty to care for the vulnerable and maintain one's assets.

This expression is used to highlight the importance of being early or punctual. It implies that the first person to arrive or the first effort made receives respect and good fortune, while being late or secondary leads to misfortune or a lack of value. It is often used in situations where priority determines quality or status.

This expression is used to question someone's contradictory or unclear intentions. It highlights a situation where someone claims to offer a benefit (showing the grandfather) but their actions suggest a negative outcome (performing death rites). It is often used when someone's 'help' feels more like a threat or an unnecessary complication.

This is a traditional proverb or 'sametha' used to illustrate the burden of responsibility and the preference for wealth over troublesome familial obligations in a sarcastic or harsh manner. It highlights a cynical view of prioritizing financial gain over supporting a family member who may be seen as a lifelong liability (as a widow was historically perceived).

* Wie leicht kommt nicht ein Haar in die Butter!

This expression is used to signify that certain natural consequences or biological truths cannot be avoided, regardless of one's social status or the scandal it might cause. It highlights that if an action has been taken (or a situation has occurred), the inevitable symptoms or results will eventually manifest, no matter how much one tries to hide the truth.

This expression is used to describe a point of no return or the absolute limit of something. Since Antarvedi is located where the Godavari river meets the sea, it is geographically the end of the land. In a conversational context, it is used to signify that there are no further options, no more progress possible, or that one has reached the final extreme.

This proverb highlights the importance of foresight and preparation. In the traditional habit of chewing betel leaves (paan), three ingredients are essential: betel leaves, areca nuts, and lime (slaked lime). If someone starts the process without ensuring they have all the components and has to beg for the final ingredient midway, it demonstrates a lack of common sense and poor planning.