ఆటా తీరె, పాటా తీరె, కోటలో రామరాజ్యము.

This expression describes a situation where someone is trapped between two dangerous or difficult extremes, yet manages to find a temporary, peaceful, or ideal state in the middle. It is used to remark on the irony of finding tranquility or 'perfect rule' (Ramajyam) while being surrounded by threats or calamities.

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This expression is used to highlight the irony of scarcity in places of abundance or to describe situations where basic needs or expected luxuries are surprisingly unavailable. It often points to poor distribution or specific hardships despite a generally good reputation.

This expression is used rhetorically to imply that in a place of great prosperity, abundance, or good governance, basic necessities like food should never be scarce. It is often used when someone expresses a minor need or grievance in a situation where they are otherwise very well-provided for.

This expression is used to describe a situation where there is a lack of unity, coordination, or common purpose among a group of people. It suggests that even though people are in the same place or situation, they are acting independently, selfishly, or are indifferent to one another, much like strangers sitting apart on a riverbank.

This expression is used to describe a situation where everything has been settled, peace is restored, or a task has been successfully and completely concluded. It implies a sense of finality and total order, often used after a period of activity or chaos.

This proverb is used when the reality of a situation or a person is finally revealed, often leading to disappointment. It describes a scenario where one person's true nature is exposed after they have achieved their goal, causing the other person to lose their false positive impressions or high expectations.

This proverb is used to describe someone who has become highly experienced, skilled, or 'seasoned' in a particular field. Just as raw ginger undergoes a transformation to become more potent dry ginger (shonthi) through a process, a person becomes an expert through time and practice.

This expression is used to describe a place or a period of time characterized by perfect peace, prosperity, justice, and ideal governance. It implies that people are living happily without any troubles, much like the legendary utopian rule of Lord Rama in the epic Ramayana.

Neglected.

This expression refers to a situation where someone is the formal administrator or caretaker (Bharata) while the ultimate authority or glory belongs to someone else (Rama). It is used to describe collaborative success, selfless service, or a scenario where governance is handled on behalf of a rightful leader.

Said of any thing neglected, as Rāma's kingdom was neglected during his absence by his half brother Bharata.

This expression refers to a situation where there is a superficial change or a 'new' beginning (like a new job, a new regime, or a guest's visit), yet the core reality or quality of life remains stagnant. It is used to describe disappointment when promised improvements or expectations of better treatment do not result in any actual difference in one's basic conditions.