చంకజోలె చిల్లిపోలేదు, చందలూరు కాలిపోలేదు.

Used to describe someone who has lost their riches or status but continues to maintain their old lifestyle, pride, or sophisticated manners. It is often used to highlight that class or character doesn't disappear just because one's financial situation has changed.

This proverb describes a situation where a person becomes so overconfident, arrogant, or intoxicated with power that they lose all sense of respect and fear, eventually committing a grave sacrilege or a foolish mistake that leads to their downfall. It is used to caution someone whose pride is making them cross boundaries of decency and common sense.

This proverb highlights two perceived universal truths: that a mother-in-law is rarely seen as 'good' or appreciated by a daughter-in-law, just as a tamarind fruit is almost never considered truly 'raw' because of its inherent sourness and immediate utility. It is used to describe situations where a person's nature is fixed or where a certain relationship is traditionally difficult and unlikely to change.

This expression emphasizes that character and actions are more important than birth or social status. It suggests that someone who is socially stigmatized by birth is still superior to a person from a 'higher' status who behaves immorally or performs evil actions. It is used to critique hypocrisy and promote moral integrity over social hierarchy.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where the core object or purpose of an endeavor is lost, but the lingering troubles, side effects, or burdens associated with it continue to persist. It highlights the irony of suffering through the consequences of something that no longer provides any benefit.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where a person who has committed a large-scale or blatant theft or mistake meets someone who has done a smaller, hidden one. It implies that when a big thief encounters a bigger one, the smaller thief pays respect out of fear or recognition of shared guilt. It satirizes the hierarchy and mutual recognition among dishonest people.

This expression is used to describe people who have lost their power, wealth, or status but still cling to their old ego, arrogance, or bossy behavior. It highlights the irony of someone acting superior despite no longer having the means or position to justify it.

This expression is used to dismiss someone's attempt to present something common or old as something new or extraordinary. It suggests that the speaker has seen many such occurrences over a long period and is not easily impressed by the current situation or person's boasting.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where a problem or a person is gone, but the negative consequences, bad reputation, or 'stink' they created still lingers and continues to cause trouble.

This proverb is used to describe a person who maintains a steady, moderate, and stable lifestyle without extreme highs or lows. It refers to someone who didn't experience great luxury (symbolized by the palanquin) one day and didn't fall into extreme poverty (symbolized by the begging bowl) the next. It emphasizes consistency and avoiding the volatility of fortune.