భావిలో వేమున తియ్యదనములేదు

This expression is used to question someone's true intentions when they are acting deceptively or pretending to be someone they are not. It implies that the person has put on a 'mask' or a fake persona specifically to cheat, betray, or cause significant loss (ruining the 'homestead') to another person.

This proverb suggests that secret schemes, conspiracies, or malicious gossip often result in the downfall or ruin of homes and families. It emphasizes that backbiting and clandestine plotting cause unnecessary destruction in society.

This proverb is used to describe a hypocritical person who speaks very sweetly and kindly to one's face but harbors malicious intentions or hatred in their heart. It warns against being deceived by charming words from someone who is internally deceitful.

This expression describes a situation where one is stuck in a dilemma or an 'in-between' state where they cannot find a way out or a resolution. It is used when a person is frustrated because they can neither commit to a difficult task nor abandon it completely, often feeling trapped by circumstances.

This proverb describes a hypocritical person who speaks very sweetly and kindly to one's face but harbors malicious intentions or hatred in their heart. It is equivalent to the English expression 'A honey tongue, a heart of gall.'

Full of courtesy, full of craft.

This proverb emphasizes that through constant practice or persistence, even the most difficult or unpleasant tasks can become easy and enjoyable. It is often used to encourage someone learning a new skill or habit.

This proverb highlights the traditional, often difficult relationship between a mother-in-law and daughter-in-law. It suggests that just as the neem leaf is inherently bitter, a mother-in-law is inherently stern or demanding. It is used to describe situations where something is naturally harsh or impossible to find in a gentle form.

This is a traditional proverb used to describe situations or people that are inherently difficult or bitter by nature. Just as the neem leaf is naturally bitter and cannot be made sweet, the proverb suggests that the relationship with a mother-in-law is traditionally fraught with friction and cannot be expected to be perfectly smooth or 'sweet'.

Vēmu is the Azadirachta Indica. She is well married who has neither mother-in-law nor sister-in-law. (Spanish.)*

This is a traditional rhyming proverb or a playful expression often used to describe someone who is overly decorated or dressed up without real substance, or to mock someone who puts on a grand show with little results. It refers to the fancy saddle and decorations on a horse that might not be of great quality itself. It is also used in children's games or folk songs to maintain a rhythmic cadence.

This proverb is used to describe a person who is inherently wicked or malicious from the very beginning. Just as a croton seed (Nepalam) is naturally toxic and produces a poisonous plant, some individuals possess a negative nature that cannot be changed. It is often used to warn others about someone's dangerous character.