ఆరుద్రలో వేసిన ఆరికా, ఆకులో పెట్టిన అన్నము ఒకటే.

This proverb suggests that having financial debt is as painful and dangerous as having a physical wound. Both need to be treated or cleared as quickly as possible, otherwise they will fester and cause greater trouble over time. It is used to emphasize the importance of being debt-free.

This expression is used to describe something that is completely insignificant or trivial in comparison to the vastness or magnitude of a situation. It implies that an action or contribution is so small that it makes no noticeable difference at all.

This proverb highlights the fickle nature of selfish people who seek help only when they are in need. It describes a situation where someone treats you with respect (serving on a leaf) when they want something from you, but treats you with disregard (serving on the floor) once their need is met.

This expression is used to describe something that is wasted or goes unappreciated. Just as moonlight in an uninhabited forest has no one to admire it, and rain falling into the vast salt-water ocean adds no value, an action or resource spent where it isn't needed or recognized is considered a waste.

This expression describes extreme ingratitude or betrayal. It refers to a person who harms their benefactor or someone who has helped them in their time of need. It is used to condemn the act of biting the hand that feeds you.

This expression refers to someone who is consistently unlucky or unsuccessful regardless of the field or situation they are in. It describes a streak of bad luck where every venture turns into a failure, much like how nothing grows in a desert.

This proverb highlights the destructive nature of financial debt, comparing it to a battlefield. Just as war brings anxiety, struggle, and potential ruin, being in debt creates constant stress and can destroy one's peace of mind and livelihood.

This expression is used to describe an investment or a favor that yields no return or future benefit. In a traditional social context, it implies that providing for those who cannot reproduce or contribute back to the lineage is a dead-end expenditure.

This expression describes a person who has already caused significant damage or committed a grave error and then asks for permission or guidance to do something even worse. It is used to mock people who act innocently after being intentionally destructive or those who lack common sense regarding the magnitude of their mistakes.

This proverb highlights two certainties: agricultural success and the merit of charity. It suggests that seeds sown during the Arudra season (mid-June) are guaranteed to yield crops due to favorable rains, and similarly, a household that practices hospitality and feeds the needy will never face ruin or scarcity.