చేసినది జపము, వేసినది గాలము

This expression emphasizes the importance of boundaries, protection, and ownership. It implies that unless you actively protect, secure, or define the limits of your property or work, it cannot truly be considered yours or be productive. In a broader sense, it refers to the necessity of discipline and boundaries for success.

This expression is used to describe a person who pretends to be pious or well-intentioned while harboring evil or deceitful motives. It refers to the character Kalanemi from the Ramayana, who disguised himself as a sage to deceive Hanuman. It is used to caution against hypocrites or 'wolves in sheep's clothing.'

This expression is used to describe a person who completely ruins or destroys a prosperous, well-settled family or business through sheer negligence, poor management, or bad habits. It signifies the transformation of a grand existence into rubble.

Kanchi is the celebrated town of Conjeveram. * Er hat die Henne für das Ei gegeben.

This expression is used to describe something that is fixed, permanent, or impossible to undo. Just as a wet knot becomes tighter and harder to untie, and turmeric applied to a cauterized wound stays fixed to the skin, this phrase refers to a decision or situation that is finalized and unchangeable.

This expression is used to describe hypocritical behavior or false pretenses. It refers to someone who acts humble or pious only to deceive others for their own gain, much like a fox uses fake submissiveness to trap prey or a crane stands still as if in prayer while waiting to catch a fish.

This proverb describes a situation where something initially rejected or treated with contempt eventually grows in value or quantity to become a significant asset. It is used to highlight the unexpected success or accumulation of things that were once considered worthless.

This expression is used to describe a person who outwardly acts like a devotee or a well-wisher but harbors evil intentions or plans harm in private. It originates from the Ramayana, where the demon Kalanemi disguised himself as a sage chanting God's name to deceive and kill Hanuman.

This expression is used to describe a situation where, after a loss or a filtering process, only the essential or valuable part remains while the useless or trivial part is gone. It is often used to console someone by pointing out that even if something was lost, the core strength or the most important asset is still intact.

This proverb implies that the actions, virtues, or sins of a mother directly influence the destiny and character of her children. It is often used to emphasize that a family's legacy or current situation is a result of the mother's past deeds or upbringing.

If she sin, her children are disgraced.

This expression is used to describe situations where a person mistakenly attributes an event or injury to a false cause due to fear or paranoia. It refers to someone who sees a snake, gets startled, and then feels a sharp pain caused by stepping on a mango seed, wrongly concluding that the snake bit them. It highlights how fear can distort one's perception of reality.