అరువు సొమ్ములు బరువుకు చేటు

This proverb warns against the risks and anxieties of borrowing expensive items from others. It explains that while borrowed ornaments might make one look wealthy, they bring physical discomfort (burden), constant worry about their safety (hassle of handling), and a massive financial liability if something happens to them.

This proverb highlights the temporary nature of borrowed items or money (eruvu) and the reality that debt or responsibility (baruvu) remains heavy regardless of how one tries to ignore it. It is used to advise against relying on borrowed resources and to encourage self-sufficiency.

This proverb warns against the risks and inconveniences of borrowing luxury items from others. It emphasizes that borrowed finery brings no real joy because of the anxiety involved in its safekeeping and the heavy financial burden of replacing it if damaged or lost.

This proverb is used to convey that natural responsibilities or inherent duties are never a burden to those who possess them. Just as a deer does not feel the weight of its own horns, an individual finds the strength to carry their own specific roles or family responsibilities naturally.

This expression is used to describe a person who is extremely lazy or useless. It implies that the person does no productive work, making the food they consume a waste and their presence on earth a literal weight without any contribution.

He is not worth his salt.

This proverb highlights the inherent resilience or nature of certain entities. A tree provides shade and fruit regardless of external conditions, and a savvy merchant (traditionally referred to as Komati) always finds a way to manage their trade or load without feeling the 'weight' or loss. It is used to describe situations where people are naturally equipped to handle specific hardships or roles.

This proverb warns against the risks and anxieties associated with borrowing expensive items from others. It emphasizes that the mental stress of safeguarding someone else's property and the potential consequences of losing it far outweigh the temporary joy of using it. It is used to advise people to be content with what they own rather than showing off with borrowed goods.

This proverb warns against the risks and hassles of borrowing items (especially jewelry or valuables) from others. It implies that borrowed luxury brings more anxiety than joy, as one must constantly guard them, and any loss leads to financial ruin or long-term debt to repay the lender.

This proverb highlights the stress and psychological weight of debt. Even if one can buy things on credit easily at a market, the obligation to repay it remains a constant mental burden. It is used to advise people against taking unnecessary loans or living beyond their means.

This expression describes a situation where one is forced to seek a loan or credit during a time of extreme scarcity or crisis. It signifies an act of desperation or a burden upon an already struggling person, as borrowing during a famine is difficult to repay and even harder to obtain.