ఆశ అరవైనాళ్ళు, మోహం ముప్పైనాళ్ళు

This expression is used to signify that life is a cycle of ups and downs. Just as the lunar cycle alternates between bright moonlight and darkness, human life consists of periods of joy and sorrow, success and failure. It is used to encourage resilience during tough times or to advise humility during prosperous times.

This proverb is used to describe a habitual or compulsive liar. Just as Ankayya has a collection of sixty-four different ways to swear falsely, a dishonest person always has a new lie or a fake promise ready to cover up their previous ones. It highlights that for some people, swearing or taking an oath has no sanctity.

This proverb is used to describe the temporary and fleeting nature of wealth and prosperity. Just as a cow or buffalo gives milk only for a certain period and then goes dry, human fortune and riches are not permanent and can disappear at any time.

This proverb describes a wasted life or a failed relationship where time is squandered on mutual dislikes, disagreements, and hesitation. It is used to mock people who spend their entire lives complaining or avoiding responsibilities until it is too late.

This proverb signifies that power and circumstances are never permanent. Just as a daughter-in-law eventually becomes the mother-in-law in charge, everyone gets their turn to lead or dominate. It is used to remind people to be humble during their time of power, as the tables will eventually turn.

This expression refers to a blind or superficial infatuation that is driven solely by physical attraction or base desires rather than genuine love or commitment. It is often used to describe a temporary, self-destructive obsession that lacks depth or long-term value.

This expression is used to describe a situation where there is no real difference between the choices or outcomes presented, despite how they are counted or categorized. It implies that a large quantity of something disorganized or fragmented is ultimately equal to a smaller quantity of something similarly messy; basically saying 'it's all the same mess' or 'six of one, half a dozen of the other'.

This proverb is used to convey that both happiness (represented by a feast) and hardship (represented by taking medicine) are temporary. It suggests that any situation, good or bad, will typically lose its intensity or reach its conclusion in a short period. It is often used to advise someone not to overstay their welcome as a guest or to encourage someone enduring a difficult phase that it will soon pass.

This proverb signifies the cyclical nature of life, suggesting that both bad times (darkness) and good times (moonlight) are temporary. It is used to offer comfort during hardships or as a reminder to stay humble during success, as neither phase lasts forever.

Joy and sorrow are equally divided.

This proverb is used to describe the insecurity and temporary nature of a job or a livelihood. It suggests that just as puffed rice (which is light and fills the mouth but not the stomach for long) doesn't sustain a person for long, some jobs are also transient and lack permanence or long-term security.