బ్రాహ్మణుని మీది సంధ్యా కోమటి మీది అప్పు నిలవదు.

This expression is used to describe a situation where someone attempts to perform a task or follow a ritual at the very last moment when it is no longer useful or relevant. It highlights the irony of worrying about trivial procedures or formalities when facing a major crisis or life-ending situation.

This expression is used to describe a statement or evidence that is intentionally vague, non-committal, or deceptive. Just as a merchant might avoid taking a firm side to protect their business interests, 'Komati Sakshyam' refers to a testimony where the speaker avoids giving a direct answer or tries to please both parties without revealing the truth.

This expression refers to a statement or testimony that is ambiguous, non-committal, or clever enough to avoid taking a definitive side. It is used to describe a situation where someone speaks in a way that protects their own interests while technically answering a question, often leaving the listener in confusion.

This expression refers to a situation where there is a lot of effort or activity, but no real progress is made because one is confined to a limited space. It describes futile efforts or a 'running in circles' scenario where the movement doesn't lead to a destination.

This expression is used to question someone's true motives. It suggests that a person might be performing a task or participating in an activity not out of genuine interest or devotion, but for the secondary benefits or rewards (like food or money) associated with it.

This proverb is used to say that a well-known person or an obvious truth does not need any further proof or introduction. It highlights that when someone's identity or reputation is established globally, external symbols or credentials become redundant.

This proverb emphasizes that life and nature continue to move forward regardless of minor obstacles or whether an individual performs their rituals or duties. It is used to suggest that certain formalities are secondary to the larger process, and the world does not stop for anyone.

This expression describes a situation that is extremely precarious, delicate, or risky. It is used when a task requires immense skill, balance, or caution because even a small mistake could lead to disastrous consequences. It is equivalent to the English idiom 'walking on a tightrope' or 'walking on eggshells'.

This expression highlights that debts taken for basic survival needs like clothing (batta) and food (potta) are transient and must be cleared quickly. It is often used to emphasize that one cannot delay repaying small but essential debts or to point out that basic necessities are the first priorities that get consumed immediately, leaving no long-term asset behind.

This expression is used to describe a situation where someone attempts a remedy or starts a ritual far too late to be of any use. It highlights the futility of performing actions at the very last moment when the situation is already beyond repair or when death/failure is imminent.