అర్వాలు తీయమంటే పూర్వాలు తీస్తావు

This expression refers to asking for something that is impossible or demanding something that doesn't exist. It is used to describe a situation where a request is made to someone who lacks the basic resources or capacity to fulfill it, highlighting the absurdity or futility of the demand.

This proverb emphasizes the importance of communication and social skills in survival and professional success. It suggests that if one does not know how to converse effectively or persuade others, it becomes difficult to make a living or navigate through daily life.

This proverb describes how different habits, foods, or actions produce specific physiological or psychological reactions. It is often used metaphorically to suggest that a person's behavior or guilt is a direct result of their secret actions—specifically, if someone has done something wrong (eaten horse gram which causes gas/discomfort), they will be jumpy or 'startled' when the topic comes up.

This proverb is used to describe a person who lacks the capacity or patience to handle a small responsibility but claims or aspires to handle a much larger one. It highlights the contradiction in their capabilities.

This expression is used to describe a person who claims to have changed or gained a high status but continues to display their old, often negative, character or habits. It highlights the hypocrisy of pretending to be refined while remaining unchanged at heart.

This expression describes a situation where a small amount of help or a minor contribution significantly improves or balances a situation. It is commonly used when someone provides timely assistance that makes a difficult task more manageable, just as cold water brings boiling water to a usable temperature.

* Una parola tira l'altra.

This proverb is used to describe a person who behaves hypocritically or makes excuses to avoid doing something that they would normally enjoy or benefit from, often out of spite or to pretend they are disinterested.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where someone demands the benefits or comforts associated with a condition (like the special diet/milk given to a sick person) without having the means to provide them, or more generally, when one accepts a problem but is unwilling or unable to handle the required resources/consequences.

This expression is used to describe a situation where someone is overly eager or gives an immediate, enthusiastic consent to something that is clearly to their benefit. It refers to the bull (Basavanna) who never says no to its favorite food, implying a predictable and self-serving 'yes' without any hesitation.

This proverb highlights the role of a true well-wisher or a mentor. A father (or a true guardian) points out mistakes so that one can correct them and grow, whereas a stranger or someone indifferent might only offer superficial praise (finding 'only the good') without caring about one's actual improvement. It emphasizes that constructive criticism is a sign of true affection and responsibility.

You may be more thankful to the fault finder than to the good natured.