దుష్టుడు కలహించడమంతా శిష్టులకే మేలు.

This is a moral teaching suggesting that it is best to maintain a distance from evil or malicious people to avoid trouble and negative influence. It is used as advice to prioritize one's safety and peace of mind over trying to engage with or reform someone who has bad intentions.

This expression refers to finding faults or showing resentment even after a grand celebration or a positive event. It originates from the 'Nagavalli' ceremony (the concluding part of a traditional five-day Hindu wedding) where, despite the elaborate arrangements, some relatives or guests inevitably find trivial reasons to complain or act offended.

This proverb suggests that a doctor who loses or avoids arguments is often a better healer. It implies that a physician's skill lies in their practice and results rather than in their rhetorical or debating abilities. It is used to describe professionals who prioritize their craft over winning verbal disputes.

This expression is used as a piece of advice to avoid association with people of bad character. It suggests that interacting with malicious or evil-minded individuals will only lead to trouble, so maintaining physical and social distance is the best form of self-protection.

This expression highlights that true recognition or a title is only valid when it comes from a peer or a rival who is equally or more qualified. In Hindu mythology, although Vishwamitra performed great penance, he only felt he truly achieved the status of 'Brahmarshi' when his rival, Sage Vashistha, acknowledged him as such. It is used to emphasize that self-praise is no recommendation and validation should come from an authoritative source.

This expression is used to describe petty, unnecessary, or fabricated complaints and grievances raised during the final stages of an event, similar to how relatives often find faults or express dissatisfaction during the 'Nagavalli' ritual of a traditional wedding even when everything has gone well.

This expression is used as a piece of advice to avoid any confrontation or interaction with malicious or evil-minded individuals. Instead of trying to reform them or argue with them, it is wiser to maintain a safe distance to protect one's own peace and well-being.

Before taking up any activity, it is better to get to know the objections or criticism of others, so that one need not regret one's effort at the end.

This expression serves as a cautionary advice to avoid the company or proximity of evil-minded people. It implies that associating with bad characters can lead to unnecessary trouble or influence one's own reputation and character negatively.

This proverb highlights that when luck or divine grace is not on one's side, even simple situations can turn disastrous or lead to self-harm. It is used to describe a period of extreme misfortune where one's own actions or anger result in unexpected and painful consequences.