దొంగల తల్లికి ఏడవ భయం.

This proverb describes a situation where a person is overwhelmed by both long-term destiny/misfortunes and immediate, practical hardships. It is used when someone is burdened by multiple problems at once, questioning whether to lament their overall bad luck or the specific, difficult tasks immediately in front of them.

Sankaṭi is a coarse porridge generally made with Çoḷḷu ( Eleusine Coracana ) commonly called Râgi.

This proverb highlights the difference between those who have much to lose and those who have nothing at stake. A businessman or broker (Dalari) is always worried about financial loss (Danduga), whereas an inanimate object like a mosque (Masid) or someone with no reputation/possessions is indifferent to minor insults or filth (Chonga). It is used to describe how people's anxieties depend on their status or what they stand to lose.

This proverb emphasizes that no matter how powerful, wealthy, or successful a person becomes in the world, their status remains the same within the family, especially towards their mother. It is used to teach humility and to remind people that their roots and primary relationships remain unchanged by worldly achievements.

This expression emphasizes that fear is a major obstacle to success. It suggests that being afraid leads to physical instability (trembling) and mental weakness, which ultimately prevents a person from achieving their goals or winning.

This expression implies that success or the pursuit of victory provides a sense of courage and security. As long as one is winning or confident in their success, fear cannot take hold. It is often used to motivate someone to focus on the goal rather than the obstacles.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where a person who has nothing to lose has no reason to be afraid. Since an ascetic (Sanyasi) possesses no material wealth, thieves have nothing to steal from them. It is applied to people who are in a position where they are immune to threats or losses because they lack the assets or status that others might target.

This proverb is used to convey that one must ask or voice their needs to get what they want. In this world, even those who love you most might not realize your requirements unless you express them or struggle for them.

This expression refers to a strategy of using both persuasion (friendly approach) and intimidation (threats) to get something done. It is equivalent to the English idiom 'by hook or by crook' or 'the carrot and the stick' approach.

This expression describes a state of mutual fear or a standoff between two parties. It is used in situations where both sides are equally intimidated by each other, preventing either from taking action. It highlights that the perceived threat is often reciprocal.

This expression implies that as long as a person is successful or winning, they do not feel or show any fear. It is used to describe a state of confidence or even overconfidence that persists only during a winning streak, or to suggest that success acts as a shield against anxiety.