ఆశపడి ఆరు లంఖణాలు చేస్తే, ఆవేళా జొన్న మెతుకేనా.

This proverb warns about the consequences of greed or lack of patience. It suggests that trying to satisfy a desire through improper or unhealthy means (like eating spoiled food) will result in much greater suffering or loss (like falling ill and being unable to eat for days) than the initial hunger or desire itself.

This proverb describes the act of reminiscing about prosperous or happy times while currently experiencing hardship, poverty, or hunger. It highlights the contrast between past glory and present misery, often implying that such memories only make the current situation feel more difficult.

This proverb describes the act of dwelling on past pleasures or happy memories while currently experiencing hardship or deprivation. It is used when someone fruitlessly reminisces about a time of abundance or joy during a period of struggle, highlighting the stark contrast between better days and the current difficult reality.

This expression is used to describe a situation where a person only agrees to a smaller compromise or a difficult task when they are faced with a much more extreme or life-threatening situation. It signifies that people often resist minor sacrifices until they realize the alternative is far worse.

For centuries, fasting is recommended as cure for any ailment by doctors practicing Indian medicine, Ayurveda.

This proverb describes a situation where someone makes a great sacrifice or waits patiently for a long time expecting a significant reward, only to be met with the same poor or mediocre result they started with. It is used to express disappointment when extraordinary effort leads to ordinary or disappointing outcomes.

This expression suggests that certain stubborn problems or bad behaviors cannot be corrected through gentle means; they require strict discipline, harsh measures, or a period of deprivation to be resolved. Just as fasting is a traditional remedy for digestive issues, some situations require a 'tough love' approach.

This proverb describes the act of thinking about past luxuries, pleasures, or happy times while currently facing hardships or hunger. It highlights the irony and additional misery of reminiscing about abundance when one is in a state of deprivation.

This expression is used to describe the act of reminiscing about past luxuries, wealth, or good times while currently experiencing hardship or poverty. It highlights the contrast between former prosperity and present suffering, often suggesting that dwelling on past glory does not help current struggles.

This proverb describes people who get things for free and then complain about minor flaws or quality. It is used to point out the ingratitude or arrogance of someone who hasn't worked for or paid for a resource but still finds faults in it.