ఆరు ఆవులమ్మ మూడు ఆవులమ్మ ఇంటికి నేతికి వెళ్ళిందట

This proverb is used to describe a person who, out of boredom or lack of meaningful work, engages in unnecessary, pointless, or irrelevant activities that serve no purpose. It highlights the tendency of idle people to meddle in things that don't concern them just to pass time.

This proverb is used to highlight that certain natural roles or essential positions cannot be replaced or replicated by others, no matter how hard they try. Just as a specific pot is needed to fit a stack (donti) or a specific person fulfills the role of a wife (aalii) in a household, some things are irreplaceable and unique to their purpose.

This proverb emphasizes maintaining one's dignity and self-respect. It suggests that if a person has lived a life of status, prosperity, or high standards (represented by flowers), they should not stoop to a lowly or desperate position (represented by firewood) in the same community. It is often used to advise people to protect their reputation and not settle for less than what they have earned.

This proverb is used to describe a person who lacks common sense, social awareness, or the ability to distinguish between a favorable and an unfavorable situation. It mocks the absurdity of someone celebrating or participating in an event that is actually detrimental to them.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where someone searches for something everywhere else, while they already possess the source or the solution right in their hand. It highlights a lack of common sense or awareness about one's own resources, as ghee is simply clarified butter.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where an inexperienced person tries to give advice or instructions to someone who is much more experienced and knowledgeable in that specific field. It highlights the irony and absurdity of someone with lesser experience trying to teach a veteran.

This proverb is used to describe someone who is very friendly and talkative but avoids being hospitable or sharing food. It refers to a person who is happy to host a conversation but expects others to provide the meal or resources. It highlights a one-sided relationship or stinginess disguised as friendliness.

This proverb describes a state of total insecurity, neglect, or lack of discipline. It is used to refer to a situation where there are no boundaries or protections in place, often implying that a system or family is disorganized and vulnerable to outside interference or internal chaos.

This proverb describes a situation of complete lack of security or discipline. It is used to refer to households or organizations where there is no control, no boundaries, and no protection, often implying a state of mismanagement or vulnerability where anyone can come and go as they please.

This proverb suggests that a person who once enjoyed a high status, wealth, or a prestigious position should not stoop to doing menial tasks or live in a degraded state in the same place where they were once respected. It emphasizes maintaining one's dignity and self-respect despite changes in fortune.