చల్లకేగాని, గొల్లది బాగుందన్నాడట

This is a rhythmic folk saying often used in songs or to describe the repetitive, rhythmic motions of domestic chores like churning buttermilk. It reflects the traditional rural lifestyle where different generations (young and old) participate in household activities in their own way, sometimes used playfully to tease someone's movements or to highlight the bustle of a household.

This proverb is used to describe things or people of inherent quality. It implies that true beauty or excellence does not vanish easily due to temporary hardships or physical changes. Just as a naturally beautiful person retains their charm even after losing weight, high-quality items or virtuous people maintain their grace even in difficult times.

This expression is used to describe a situation where someone attempts a task that is inherently contradictory or logically impossible. Just as milk and buttermilk neutralize or change each other's properties when mixed, making it impossible to treat the result as just one of the original substances, this phrase highlights futility or confusion in actions.

This expression describes a situation where someone performs a dramatic, hypocritical act of devotion or sacrifice only when an audience (specifically someone they want to impress) is watching. It is used to mock fake sincerity or theatrical displays of loyalty that lack true substance.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where a lot of effort, drama, or elaborate processes are undertaken, but the end result is exactly the same as the starting point or as mediocre as before. It signifies a futile or redundant exercise that fails to bring about any real change or superior outcome.

This proverb describes a person who provides completely irrelevant or nonsensical answers to the questions asked, often due to being distracted by their own concerns (like business or prices) or simply failing to listen. It is used to mock someone who talks at cross-purposes or gives out-of-context replies.

This expression is used to describe a situation where someone overlooks a significant or grand event to focus on a trivial or minor detail. It highlights a person's narrow-mindedness or their tendency to prioritize small personal comforts over a larger success.

This proverb describes a relationship where two parties know each other's secrets, habits, and history intimately because they spend all their time together. It is used to suggest that one cannot hide anything from a close associate or that those who work closely together have a deep, mutual understanding of each other's affairs.

This expression is used to describe a situation where current new difficulties are so overwhelming that previous hardships, which were once considered unbearable, now seem preferable or mild by comparison. It highlights a 'from the frying pan into the fire' scenario.

This expression refers to the concept of 'facial fortune' or 'first impressions'. It suggests that one's luck, charm, or the positive aura they project (mukharasi) plays a crucial role in the success of any endeavor or in gaining acceptance from others.