అంట్లు తోమే అంకాక్షి అంటే, అత్తరు పూసుకోనా కుంకాక్షి అందట

This proverb implies that no matter how far one travels or wanders, they will ultimately return to their place of origin, home, or their natural group. It is often used to describe how people's true nature or loyalties eventually lead them back to where they belong.

This expression refers to extreme ingratitude or backstabbing. It describes a situation where someone harms or betrays the person who provided them with protection, help, or a livelihood. It is used to criticize those who bite the hand that feeds them.

This expression is used to describe someone who lacks knowledge or skill in a particular area but excels in consumption or simple physical tasks. It highlights a contrast between a lack of intellectual depth ('illiterate') and a huge appetite or capacity for material indulgence. It is often used sarcastically to refer to someone who is more interested in eating than learning.

This expression describes extreme ingratitude or betrayal. It is used when someone harms or ruins the very person who helped, supported, or saved them in their time of need.

This expression is used to describe how someone's presence or outward appearance adds elegance and prestige to a particular place or environment. It implies that a decorative or talented person makes their surroundings look better just by being there.

This proverb is used to describe a person who is uneducated or lacks intellectual depth (nirakshara kukshi) but has an insatiable appetite or a singular focus on material consumption. It suggests that for someone who doesn't spend time on learning or refinement, performing a task of indulgence—like eating a large number of sweets—is effortless and of no consequence.

This expression is used to mock someone's poor skills, incompetence, or lack of clarity in their work. It highlights a situation where the quality of an outcome is so poor that it requires an explicit label or explanation to avoid being misunderstood for something completely different.

This expression is used to describe a situation where someone who is expected to provide help or protection instead causes harm or destruction. It refers to a betrayal of trust or a scenario where a person's lack of support leads to an even more predatory or damaging outcome.

This expression is used to convey a sense of loyalty and gratitude. It highlights that one should never harm or betray their benefactor or savior. It is often used to show a commitment to integrity even when facing temptation.

Save a thief from the gallows, and he will be the first to cut your throat.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where someone who is incompetent or in a poor state themselves tries to help or bless someone else in an even worse position. It highlights the irony of seeking or receiving help from someone who lacks the capacity to be effective.