దున్ననివాడికి గడ్డెందుకు, ఏలనివాడికి పెళ్ళామెందుకు?

This proverb highlights self-sufficiency and the absence of need. It suggests that if a person has very small needs, they don't need a partner to manage them, and if a person is strong enough to carry heavy loads themselves, they don't need external help like an ox. It is used to mock or point out situations where someone's extreme habits or capabilities make traditional supports redundant.

This proverb warns against living beyond one's means or indulging in temporary luxuries that lead to certain financial ruin. It emphasizes financial discipline and the importance of a sustainable lifestyle over short-term prestige.

This proverb is used to point out that it is useless to perform an action or provide a suggestion after the event or opportunity has already passed. It signifies that certain efforts are redundant or unnecessary when the time for them has lapsed.

This proverb highlights the importance of effort and responsibility. It suggests that a person who is unwilling to perform basic labor or fulfill their duties does not deserve the rewards or status that come with them. It is used to mock lazy or incompetent individuals who demand privileges without doing the necessary work.

This proverb is used to criticize hypocrites who try to solve other people's problems or lead society while failing to fulfill their basic responsibilities at home. It highlights the irony of someone seeking respect or power externally when they are incompetent or neglectful in their personal life.

This expression uses a pun on the word 'cent' (a unit of land measurement in India) and 'scent' (perfume). It is used to describe a situation where someone who lacks even the most basic necessities or resources is being mocked for aspiring to or being offered luxury. It highlights the irony of worrying about trivial or fancy things when one's fundamental needs are unmet.

This expression is used to describe a situation where two people who are equally useless, incapable, or lacking resources join forces. It implies that their partnership will be unproductive because neither has the means or character to succeed or help the other. It is often used to mock an alliance that is destined for failure.

This proverb suggests that for someone who lacks ambition, desire, or interest in life, their surroundings or environment become irrelevant. It implies that a sense of purpose is what drives a person to engage with the world; without it, even a whole country or great opportunities have no value to them. It is used to describe a state of total indifference or renunciation.

This proverb means that items or people lacking genuine quality often overcompensate with excessive outward show or boastfulness. Just as impure gold requires more processing or hides behind a rough exterior, an incompetent person often makes the most noise or displays more arrogance than a person of true substance.

This is a traditional folk saying used to warn that people who appear dark or quiet might harbor deep-seated cunning or hidden malice. It is often used to suggest that one should be cautious of the hidden intentions of certain individuals, though it is considered a stereotypical or superstitious observation in modern contexts.