చాకలి అత్త, మంగలి మామ, కొడుకు సాలెవాడైతేనేం, సాతానోడైతేనేం.

This proverb refers to things or actions that are completely useless or have no impact on anyone. The Vempali (Wild Indigo) plant is considered useless for consumption or major utility; hence, whether it flourishes or not makes no difference to the world. It is used to describe an insignificant person's presence or a redundant effort.

This expression is used to describe a situation of total indifference or apathy, especially when one has nothing left to lose or when the outcome of a situation is equally bad regardless of the cause. It conveys the feeling that since everything is already ruined or unimportant, the specific manner of destruction does not matter.

This expression is used to describe a situation where an individual is surrounded by people who are constantly gossiping or leaking secrets. In traditional village settings, the washerman (Chakali) and the barber (Mangali) visited every household and were known to be the primary sources of local news and gossip. Having them as close relatives implies that one's private matters will never remain secret and will be broadcast to the entire community.

This expression refers to someone who is indifferent to rules, auspicious timings, or specific conditions because they do not understand or care about the significance of an event. It is used to describe a situation where a person is so negligent or the subject is so trivial that the technical details or standard procedures don't make a difference to the outcome.

This expression is used to describe a situation where one has reached a point of complete loss or hopelessness, such that further misfortunes no longer matter. It reflects a state of indifference toward consequences when the primary goal or asset is already gone.

This proverb is used to indicate that if something is fundamentally useless or non-functional, its appearance, size, or secondary attributes are irrelevant. It suggests that when the core purpose of an object or a person's skill is missing, worrying about aesthetic details or minor variations is a waste of time.

This is a blunt and cynical expression used to describe a situation where no one cares about a loss because neither the person nor the object involved held any moral value or social respect. It signifies total indifference toward the destruction of something that was already considered 'useless' or 'shameful' by society.

This proverb is used to describe a sense of total indifference or detachment toward things that one has no stake in or ownership over. It highlights the human tendency to only care about outcomes when they directly affect their own personal interests or property.

This proverb refers to traditional preferences in village life: a barber's razor or tools are considered better when they are 'old' (well-seasoned/tested), whereas a washerman is judged by how 'new' (clean/fresh) the clothes look. It is used to describe how different professions or situations require different standards—some value experience and age, while others value freshness and appearance.

This expression is used to describe a person who is completely indifferent to external events, whether they are personal losses or grand occurrences. It signifies a state of total apathy or lack of concern regarding things that do not directly impact one's immediate needs or when one is in a state of despair/detachment.