చెప్పుతో కొట్టి శఠగోపం పెట్టినట్టు.

This proverb is used to describe a person who is easily discouraged or lacks perseverance. It depicts a devotee who goes to a temple, and upon finding that the 'Shatagopam' (a sacred crown placed on the head) is unavailable, decides to give up on everything, go home, and stop cooking altogether. It highlights a tendency to overreact to small hurdles by quitting everything.

This proverb is used to describe an act of extreme ingratitude or an unfair, harsh reaction to a kind gesture. It refers to a situation where a person responds to someone's gentleness or favor with cruelty or hostility.

This expression describes extreme ingratitude or betrayal. It refers to a person who harms their benefactor or someone who has helped them in their time of need. It is used to condemn the act of biting the hand that feeds you.

This proverb describes a situation where someone insults or humiliates another person and then immediately tries to cover it up with a superficial act of honor or blessing. It is used to point out hypocrisy or a fake display of respect after causing harm.

This proverb suggests that dealing with stubborn, arrogant, or comfort-seeking individuals requires a subtle, tactical, or psychological approach rather than brute force. 'Soft sandal' symbolizes a firm but non-violent way of humbling someone or making them realize their mistakes without causing physical harm.

This expression describes a situation where someone is insulted or criticized in a very polite, sophisticated, or subtle manner. It refers to a 'veiled attack' where the delivery is soft (the silk), but the impact or underlying message is harsh and humiliating (the slipper).

This proverb highlights the efficacy of incentives. Just as a certain amount of yarn is required to weave a fabric, a bribe or a small favor is often used to get someone to speak in one's favor or to get a task done. It is used to describe how things are influenced by external motivations or materials.

This expression describes a hypocritical or manipulative behavior where someone publicly insults or humiliates another person but privately seeks their forgiveness or favor. It is used to point out the insincerity of someone who tries to make amends secretly after causing a major public offense.

This expression describes a situation where someone spends their own money or resources only to end up in trouble, humiliation, or a disadvantageous position. It is used when a self-inflicted problem arises from one's own investment or effort.

This expression is used to describe a person who behaves foolishly or commits lowly acts while making grand, pretentious claims about their status or achievements. It highlights the irony of someone who is in a degraded state but imagines or boasts that they have reached the pinnacle of success.