చంద్రునికి ఒక నూలపోగు

This proverb describes a person who is extremely lazy and dependent. They are ready to eat alone (selfish/greedy) but need someone else's help even to move or get up from the bed. It is used to mock people who are active when it comes to consuming resources but become 'weak' or 'disabled' when it is time to work.

This expression is used when offering a small, humble contribution toward a great cause or person. Just as a single thread is insignificant to the vast moon but is still offered as a gesture of devotion, this phrase signifies that the intent and sincerity of the giver matter more than the value of the gift.

This is a sarcastic expression used to describe a person who is a compulsive or habitual liar. King Harishchandra is a legendary figure known for his absolute truthfulness; therefore, claiming someone 'slapped him' upon birth implies they are the polar opposite of him and started their life by defying truth.

This is a self-deprecating or ironic expression used to describe a chronic liar. King Harishchandra is legendary for his absolute commitment to truth; by contrasting oneself with him, the speaker humorously or cynically admits that they are incapable of telling the truth, just as Harishchandra was incapable of lying.

This proverb highlights that quality is superior to quantity. In a practical sense, it means that one highly capable or virtuous person is more valuable than a vast number of mediocre or ineffective people. It is often used to emphasize the importance of having one strong leader or a single brilliant idea over many insignificant ones.

This expression is used to describe an extremely close, intimate, and inseparable relationship between people (usually friends or family). It signifies a bond characterized by total trust and shared lives.

This expression is used to convey that when a person has no wealth, status, or support from society, God is their only protector and source of strength. It highlights the idea of divine providence for the marginalized.

This proverb highlights that certain roles require constant movement and lack a permanent attachment to one place. An employee must travel or relocate wherever their job demands, and a beggar must move from house to house to survive. It is used to describe situations where a person cannot stay in one fixed location due to the nature of their work or life circumstances.

This expression describes how people's attitudes change based on a person's status or fortune. Just as people offer a small thread to the waxing crescent moon (hoping it grows) but offer full respectful salutations to the majestic full moon, people tend to give minimal attention to those starting out or in need, while showering great respect and honor upon those who are already successful, wealthy, or powerful.

This expression is used to describe an event or an action that is completely unnecessary, redundant, or occurs at a highly inappropriate and absurd time. Since the 'mother-in-law' is already married (otherwise she wouldn't be a mother-in-law), having a wedding for her is nonsensical, and the moon rising for it adds an extra layer of mock-grandeur to something useless.