అతివృష్టి అనావృష్టి ఏదయినా ఆకలిబాధ తప్పదు.

This proverb signifies that once a commitment or marriage is finalized, one must accept the consequences and the person involved, regardless of their flaws or the difficulties that arise. It is used to describe situations where a decision is irreversible and one must fulfill their responsibility despite dissatisfaction.

This proverb suggests that it is difficult to find respect, recognition, or even basic sustenance in one's home territory or among people who know you too well. Familiarity can lead to being taken for granted, making it necessary sometimes to travel elsewhere to find success or appreciation.

This proverb describes a person who is single-mindedly focused on their selfish interests or gain, regardless of the situation. Just as a thief focuses only on the loot, a person with ulterior motives will only pay attention to what they can benefit from.

This proverb highlights that extremes of any situation lead to the same disastrous result. In agriculture, too much rain (floods) or too little rain (drought) both destroy crops, leading to famine. It is used to describe situations where different types of problems eventually lead to the same suffering or negative outcome.

This proverb is used to express that certain blessings, like a cow's milk production or the innocence of a baby, are inherently pure or naturally protected from the ill effects of jealousy or the 'evil eye'. It is often said to reassure parents or farmers that their sources of joy and livelihood are resilient.

This proverb describes the tendency of a person in a bad or vulnerable state to desire things that are harmful to them. Just as a sick person might crave food that is forbidden or worsens their health, people in trouble often make choices that aggravate their situation.

This is a traditional agricultural saying related to the 'Kartelu' (astrological periods). It suggests that the rainfall during the Uttara and Hasta periods is the true measure or benchmark for a good monsoon and a successful harvest. It emphasizes the importance of these specific seasonal rains for farming.

This expression is a play on words using 'Mushti' (which can mean both 'a fist' and 'begging/alms'). It highlights the ironic situation where someone who is already poor or a beggar themselves tries to help another beggar. It is used to describe an act of charity performed by those who have very little to give, emphasizing that even the smallest act of kindness from the poor is significant.

This expression is used to describe a person who is entirely malicious or wicked, both in their external actions/physicality and their internal nature or character. It suggests that there is no redeeming quality to the person, as they are consistently bad through and through.

This expression is used to describe something that is already worthless, ugly, or insignificant. It implies that there is no need to protect or be concerned about something that no one would envy or want in the first place.