ఆశకు అంతులేదు, నిరాశకు చింతలేదు.

This expression is used to describe the insatiable nature of human greed or ambition. It implies that once one desire is fulfilled, another takes its place, suggesting that contentment is difficult to achieve if one keeps chasing endless wants.

This proverb highlights two human conditions: first, that human desires and greed never age or diminish even as the body gets old; second, that someone constantly seeking or begging for favors from others can never truly enjoy peace of mind or comfort, as they are always dependent on others' whims.

This proverb describes a state of total negligence or lack of foresight. It is used to describe a person who did not take action or plan during the appropriate time (the past) and consequently feels no regret or concern about the failure in the present. It often implies a sense of indifference toward one's responsibilities.

This proverb highlights the restless nature of excessive desire. It means that there is no limit to human ambition or greed, and a person consumed by constant cravings can never find peace of mind or restful sleep. It is used to describe someone who is never satisfied with what they have.

This proverb is used to describe a person who continues to tell lies without any fear or remorse, or a situation where someone remains indifferent and unbothered despite a web of falsehoods being woven around them.

This is a traditional saying used to point out contradictions in rules of ritual purity. It suggests that silk is considered perpetually 'pure' regardless of what touches it, often used as a metaphor to describe people who think they are above the rules or situations where status outweighs social stigma.

This expression is used to describe a situation where neither party involved has any sense of self-respect or integrity. It highlights a mutual lack of character, where one person is shamelessly acting and the other is too weak to stand up or has no standard themselves.

This proverb highlights the irony of human nature. It means that human desires and greed are limitless and never-ending, yet at the same time, one's actual physical needs are minimal, or one can be reduced to the absolute lowest state of poverty where a loincloth is the only possession. It is used to advise someone to be content with what they have because greed has no boundaries.

This proverb contrasts the boundlessness of human desires with the simplicity of minimalism. It implies that while human greed knows no bounds, one who is content with the bare minimum (symbolized by the 'gochi' or loincloth) can never truly be poor or suffer from the lack of luxuries.

Refers to a person who is a master manipulator, a cunning strategist, or someone who creates rifts and discord within a group. It is derived from the character Shakuni in the Mahabharata who orchestrated the downfall of the Pandavas through deceit. It is commonly used to describe a person who gives malicious advice or plays mind games to cause trouble.