చేతిలో పని ఉంటే కడుపులో బువ్వ ఉంటుంది

This proverb describes a situation where someone makes plans or celebrates an outcome before it has actually happened or before the necessary conditions are met. It is similar to the English expression 'Counting your chickens before they hatch.' It is used to caution against over-anticipation or premature planning.

Boil not the pap before the child is born. * Tre lo sanno, tutti lo sanno. † Secret de deux, secret de Dieu; secret de trois, secret de tous.

This expression is used to describe a state of absolute comfort, ease, or luxury where a person doesn't have to perform any physical labor or face any hardships. It literally suggests a life so stable and smooth that even the liquid in one's stomach remains undisturbed.

This proverb suggests that one's health, particularly digestion or appetite, directly influences their overall quality of life and domestic happiness. If a person is physically healthy and well-fed, their lifestyle and family life remain stable and pleasant; conversely, poor health or hunger leads to a miserable household environment.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where a person is taking care of or worrying about two critical things at once, typically referring to the heavy burden of responsibility or the multitasking required in parenting and household management. It can also imply a state of continuous struggle or being overwhelmed by multiple life demands.

This proverb is used to express that parents, although they love their children deeply, must eventually let them go and allow them to lead their own lives. It is often used in the context of a daughter getting married and leaving her parental home, implying that one cannot hold onto their children indefinitely out of affection.

This expression means that genuine affection or love cannot be forced or manufactured if it doesn't exist naturally. It is used when someone's display of care feels fake or when emphasizing that true feelings must come from within.

This proverb suggests that if a person cannot manage their own domestic affairs or immediate responsibilities, they are unlikely to be capable of leading or controlling a larger group of people. It is used to mock the leadership claims of those who lack discipline in their personal lives.

This proverb emphasizes the importance of silence and focus while working. It suggests that one should not waste time talking or gossiping when there is a task to be completed, as excessive talking can lead to distractions or mistakes.

This expression is used to describe a situation where a person is searching for something that they already possess or is right in front of them. It highlights absent-mindedness or overlooking the obvious.

This proverb reflects on how the nature of the sustenance or environment one grows up in influences their character and actions. Historically, it suggests that knowledge or 'sacred' food leads to creation and ingenuity (yantras), while an obsession with mechanical or materialistic food (power/greed) leads to cunning behavior and manipulation (tantras).