చెవిలో చెప్పిన మాటగాని, అరచి చెప్పిన మాటగాని వినదగి యుండవు.

This expression is used to describe someone who becomes increasingly stubborn, unresponsive, or indifferent as they are repeatedly advised or corrected. It implies that constant nagging or instruction is being ignored as if the listener has lost their hearing.

This proverb refers to claiming something that is unstable, temporary, or bound to disappear. The Penna river is known for its shifting sands and flash floods; claiming a 'Maanyam' (tax-free land) in its bed is futile because the river can wash it away at any moment. It is used to describe unreliable promises or investments in highly volatile situations.

This expression emphasizes that knowledge and skill bring weight to one's words. It suggests that when someone speaks after truly learning or mastering a subject, their words carry authority and wisdom, distinguishing them as a capable or clever person (Neravaadi).

This expression highlights the power and potential danger of speech. While listening to something bad is passive, speaking ill of someone or spreading rumors is an active, more harmful deed. It serves as a reminder to be mindful of what one says, as spoken words can cause more damage than what one simply hears.

This proverb is used to describe a person who is incorrigibly stubborn or set in their ways. Despite receiving sound advice, moral instruction, or logical reasoning from others, such individuals refuse to abandon their foolish or obstinate behavior. It highlights that character traits are often deeply ingrained and difficult to alter through external influence.

This proverb is used to describe a person who is incorrigibly stubborn or set in their ways. It implies that even if you give great advice or try to reform someone, their inherent nature or stubbornness (manku buddhi) prevents them from changing their behavior.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where someone's word is considered final or unquestionable, often due to their authority, influence, or the blind faith others have in them. It implies that regardless of whether the statement is actually true or logical, it is accepted as absolute truth, much like the sacred Vedas.

All that he says is law.

This expression is used to suggest that it is better to hear something blunt or even incorrect rather than being given false promises or misleading information that is never fulfilled. It emphasizes the frustration of broken commitments.

This proverb emphasizes the importance of verifying facts and ensuring transparency in transactions. It suggests that if someone describes a piece of land to be a certain way, it must be acquired only if it matches that description exactly, warning against deceptive marketing or hidden flaws in deals.

This expression is used to emphasize that some things are so profound, magnificent, or significant that language itself is insufficient to fully express their value. It is often used when praising someone's eloquence or when describing an overwhelming emotion or situation.