అయ్యనాడేమో ఉయ్యాల, అమ్మనాడేమో ఉయ్యాల

This is a traditional proverb highlighting a belief that certain professions (tailors, blacksmiths/goldsmiths, and weavers) are prone to delaying work or withholding material. It suggests being cautious with their promises regarding deadlines and material honesty.

This proverb is used to describe a persistent problem, an unwanted guest, or a stubborn situation that refuses to go away despite several attempts to get rid of it. It refers to a nuisance that has overstayed its welcome.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where a person who is already in extreme poverty or dire straits is asked for help by someone else. It highlights that when the provider themselves lacks basic necessities, they cannot possibly fulfill the needs of others. It is often used sarcastically to ward off unreasonable demands.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where, despite much effort, commotion, or circular progress, one ends up exactly where they started. It implies that certain actions result in no real change or improvement, or that a person eventually returns to their roots or original state.

This expression is used to describe a situation where minor distractions or criticisms (represented by croaking frogs) continue to happen while a larger, inevitable, or significant event (the collapsing banks) proceeds regardless. It suggests that small noises or insignificant objections do not stop the course of important events or natural processes.

This proverb highlights that appreciation and expertise depend on one's role or status. The gardener (the producer/laborer) knows the true quality and effort behind common goods like brinjal, while the King (the consumer/elite) enjoys the refined or premium rewards like the banana. It is used to describe how different people value things based on their perspective and lifestyle.

This proverb expresses that truth is inevitable and self-evident to a higher power or the natural order, just as it is the natural property of water to flow towards lower ground. It is used to assert one's honesty or to imply that the truth will eventually find its way out regardless of attempts to hide it.

This proverb is used to describe people who are unaware of their own flaws or lack of talent, often thinking highly of their own mediocre or annoying actions. It is similar to the English expression 'Every cook praises his own broth' or 'To each his own.' It can also be used to point out that personal bias makes one's own work or family appear perfect despite obvious faults.

This proverb signifies that critics or onlookers will always find something to talk about or complain about, but that shouldn't stop one's work from progressing. It is used to suggest that we should ignore petty criticism and focus on the task at hand.

This proverb is used to suggest that great people or those on a path of success should ignore petty criticism or insignificant detractors. Just as an elephant does not stop its journey because of barking dogs, one should remain focused on their goals despite what others say.