అయ్య సవాశేరు, లింగము అరవీశెడు.

This expression is used to describe a situation where one person meets their match or encounters someone even more capable, clever, or aggressive than themselves. It is equivalent to the English proverb 'Diamond cuts diamond' or 'To meet one's match.'

This proverb is used to describe a situation where an accessory or a secondary element becomes larger, more expensive, or more burdensome than the main object itself. It highlights ironical imbalances, similar to the English expression 'the tail wagging the dog.'

This expression refers to a situation where one is in a dilemma or helpless state. Because a mouse is sitting on a sacred Shivalinga, one cannot hit the mouse for fear of desecrating the idol, nor can one leave it there. It describes a delicate predicament where taking action is as problematic as remaining inactive.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where a subordinate, accessory, or appendage exceeds the master or the main object in size, cost, or importance. It highlights the absurdity of an overhead or an attachment being more burdensome than the primary entity itself.

This expression is used when someone makes a ridiculous or impossible request for personal attention or recognition in a massive crowd or a very large collection. It highlights the absurdity of expecting something insignificant or ordinary to be singled out among millions of similar, or superior, entities.

This expression is used to describe a situation where someone meets their match or encounters someone even more capable, cunning, or stronger than themselves. It implies that for every expert, there is always someone better.

This proverb refers to a person who has become desperate, reckless, or completely shameless. Once a person loses their fear or sense of social propriety, they stop caring about the sacredness or rules of society, treating even a common kitchen tool like a ladle with the same (or lack of) regard as a holy deity. It is used to describe someone who has nothing left to lose and acts without inhibition.

This expression is used to describe a situation where an individual or a small entity is lost or goes unnoticed in a massive crowd or a vast collection. It signifies insignificance or the lack of individual identity when part of a huge group.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where the accessories, subordinates, or rituals are more expensive, complex, or heavy than the main subject or the principal person itself. It highlights a disproportionate relationship where the overhead exceeds the core entity.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where the overhead, side issues, or secondary components of a task are greater or more significant than the main thing itself. It highlights ironical situations where the appendage exceeds the original in size or importance.