చెరుకు కొన ఏమి మొదలేమి

This expression is used to describe a situation where one person meets their match or encounters someone even more capable, clever, or aggressive than themselves. It is equivalent to the English proverb 'Diamond cuts diamond' or 'To meet one's match.'

This proverb is used to describe situations where one shouldn't have to pay or seek permission for using their own resources, or when someone expects payment for helping their own family or close ones. It emphasizes that it is unnecessary or absurd to charge for services within a household or for things one already owns.

This proverb signifies the essential starting points or milestones. Just as a spindle of thread is the fundamental starting point for weaving a saree, the Upanayanam (sacred thread ceremony) is considered the beginning of formal education and disciplined life for a young boy in traditional Indian culture.

This proverb implies that the beginning of a process determines its end. If a person or a project starts with bad traits or poor quality (represented by the scentless Moduga flower), it cannot miraculously end with superior results (represented by the fragrant Sampenga flower). It is used to suggest that a person's basic nature or the fundamental flaws in a plan will persist until the conclusion.

Sampenga is the Michelia Champaca.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where someone is asked to do something that is already highly enjoyable or personally beneficial. It implies that no extra incentive or payment is needed to perform a task that is its own reward.

* Aunque el decidor sea loco, el escudador sea cuerdo. † Odi l'altra parte, e credi poco. ‡ Odi, veidi, e taci, se vuoi viver in pace. § Cae en la culpa el que otro á ella liva.

This expression is used to describe a situation where someone meets their match or encounters someone even more capable, cunning, or stronger than themselves. It implies that for every expert, there is always someone better.

This proverb describes a person who is extremely selfish and greedy. It is used to mock someone who only thinks about their own gain in every situation—expecting a gift or favor when others visit them, and refusing to leave anything behind or share when they visit others.

This proverb refers to how a specific pest (shulangi) can ruin an entire sugarcane crop. Metaphorically, it is used to describe a situation where a single person or a small internal flaw can lead to the downfall or ruin of an entire family, group, or organization.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where someone has already suffered the maximum possible loss or is facing the worst circumstances, making additional minor problems irrelevant. It signifies that when you are already in a total crisis, you no longer fear smaller consequences or further risks.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where a person possesses resources or tools but lacks the ability or knowledge to use them effectively. Just as large eyes are useless if they cannot see, great assets are pointless if one lacks the wisdom to utilize them. It highlights that quality and functionality are more important than size or appearance.