చేతికి అంటిన జిడ్డు లెక్కకు రాదు

This proverb implies that when someone handles a valuable resource or manages an organization, they will naturally benefit or gain some small advantage from it. Just as a measuring cup retains some oil after pouring, a person in a position of power or responsibility often acquires some residual benefits, either intended or incidental. It is often used to describe how people in charge of funds or assets rarely go unrewarded.

This expression is used to describe an act of extreme ingratitude or treachery. It refers to someone who harms or betrays the very person who helped or sheltered them in their time of need.

This expression refers to a person who is indecisive or procrastinating. It describes the act of unnecessarily delaying a decision or action by over-analyzing minor details, similar to someone idly staring at the stars and counting zodiac signs instead of focusing on the task at hand.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where one's income or earnings are so meager that they don't even cover basic necessities or the overhead costs of living. It highlights extreme poverty or an unprofitable venture where the returns are insufficient to meet even the smallest expenses.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where a major obstacle or a central problem needs to be resolved first for smaller, nagging issues to disappear. Just as the sticky juice (jeeda) from marking nuts or trees is cleared away when a heavy chariot (teru) starts moving through the path, larger actions often clear away minor complications automatically.

This proverb serves as a dual warning about morality and impulsiveness. It teaches that causing harm to others will eventually result in one's own downfall (karma). Additionally, it cautions against acting in haste or without foresight, as rushing recklessly leads to failure or mistakes. It is used to advise someone to be ethical and patient.

This expression refers to unreliable, fictitious, or manipulated statistics and records. It compares fraudulent bookkeeping or arbitrary reporting to trying to count a flying flock of crows, which is impossible to verify and often based on guesswork or deception.

This expression is used to describe a person who is extremely stubborn or inflexible in their reasoning. It refers to someone who makes an initial calculation or decision and refuses to change it, even when shown to be wrong or when circumstances change. It highlights a lack of logic or a 'one-track' mind.

This proverb is used to describe a situation of extreme inefficiency or futility. It suggests that just as meager wages are insufficient to provide even a basic meal, a person with a low or stubborn character (leki) is impossible to manage or reform. It is often used to remark on someone who is both unproductive and unmanageable.

This expression refers to a state of indecisiveness, hesitation, or procrastination. It is used when someone wastes time or delays a decision by over-analyzing trivial things or waiting for an auspicious moment rather than taking action.