చింతచెట్టుకు చిగురొచ్చింది, చిన్నదానికి పొగరొచ్చింది

This proverb highlights that basic survival and the struggle for sustenance are the most significant and constant burdens a person can face. It emphasizes that hunger or the lack of resources to eat outweighs all other worldly concerns.

This poetic expression draws a parallel between the unpredictability and refreshing nature of rain falling on muddy agricultural fields and the lively, spontaneous, and sometimes erratic behavior of a young girl. It is used to describe things that are natural, lively, and captivating in their own messy or unpredictable way.

This expression is used to describe a situation where an insignificant or seemingly small event acts as a warning or a precursor to a major trouble or a large-scale event. It highlights the moment when a looming threat is finally signaled.

This proverb is used to mock someone who is extremely weak or inexperienced trying to challenge or compete with someone who is immensely powerful and established. It highlights the absurdity of an unequal match or over-ambition without any real strength.

This proverb describes the plight of motherless children who are often neglected or mistreated by a stepmother or a new person entering the household. It is used to highlight situations where vulnerable individuals lose their protection and are left at the mercy of someone who may not care for their well-being.

This expression is used to describe a situation where an exchange or transaction results in no net gain or change, essentially returning to the original state. It is often used to describe futile efforts or circular logic where one ends up exactly where they started.

This proverb is used to describe a person who has lost their wealth, status, or power but still retains their old ego, arrogance, or habits. Just as the acidic quality remains in tamarind even after it dries up, some people refuse to change their stubborn nature despite a change in their circumstances.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where one person's celebration or positive event unexpectedly results in trouble or a disaster for someone else. It highlights unintended negative consequences or a stroke of bad luck occurring simultaneously with a good event.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where someone finally decides to celebrate or do something joyful after a long wait, but is immediately met with an unexpected obstacle or an inappropriate person that spoils the mood or makes the action impossible. It highlights poor timing and bad luck.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where something you were planning to put effort into achieving or seeking out happens unexpectedly or easily on its own. It signifies a stroke of luck or a favorable coincidence where the goal finds the seeker.