దేహము నీరుబుగ్గ వంటిది.

This expression is used to describe a situation where everyone is facing their own set of problems or similar consequences of their actions. It implies that there is no point in comparing or complaining to one another when everyone is in the same boat or dealing with their own private matters.

This proverb is used to describe things that naturally follow a specific path or instinct. Just as water naturally flows toward lower ground (slopes), certain events or human tendencies are inevitable. It is often used to imply that truth will eventually come out or that people naturally gravitate towards their own kind or interests.

This expression is used to mock someone who claims to be shy or modest but lacks true integrity. Just as amaranth wilts quickly and grows back easily, the person's 'shame' is considered superficial, temporary, or easily discarded when it suits their needs.

This proverb highlights that the comforts or happiness one experiences at their in-laws' house are often fleeting and sharp-lived. Just as a hit to the elbow causes a sudden, intense pain that subsides quickly, the joy there is considered temporary or accompanied by unexpected stings of criticism or discomfort. It is used to caution against relying too much on the hospitality of in-laws.

Happy is the wife who is married to a motherless son.

This proverb is a humorous take on hypocritical devotion or selective surrender. It describes a person who claims to surrender everything valuable (like life and wealth) to a mentor or God for the sake of appearance, but in reality, keeps the physical control (the key to the chest) and their own comfort firmly in their own hands. It is used to mock people who act as if they are selfless but remain deeply possessive and untrusting.

This proverb highlights two fundamental realities: Truth is as powerful and piercing as fire, capable of exposing anything and burning through lies. Water is compared to a mother because it is essential for life, nurturing, and possesses a calming, life-giving nature. It is used to emphasize the importance of honesty and the sustaining power of nature.

This proverb satirically describes a person who pretends to surrender everything to a teacher or mentor but remains deeply attached to their physical comforts and material possessions. It is used to mock hypocritical devotion or someone who talks about sacrifice but keeps the most important resources for themselves.

This expression suggests that the human body is naturally prone to various ailments, pains, and physical struggles. It is often used in a philosophical or weary context to describe how aging or illness is an inevitable part of physical existence.

This proverb emphasizes the deep emotional connection and debt of gratitude one owes to their birthplace or hometown. Just as a mother nurtures and protects her child, the place where one grows up provides sustenance, identity, and a sense of belonging. It is used to encourage patriotism, loyalty to one's roots, or to remind someone never to forget their origins.

This expression is used to describe a situation where someone is habitually skeptical or always raising doubts. It implies that if a specific person (metaphorically 'Muradanna') has a doubt, it is certain that they will find something to be suspicious about, regardless of the facts. It is used to mock chronic overthinking or unnecessary skepticism.