ఏమీ లేనివాడికి ఏతులు లావు, స్వాములవారికి జడలు లావు

This proverb is used to describe how elderly people often have many stories to tell or a tendency to talk excessively about the past. It literally means that as one grows old, the desire for conversation or 'chatting' increases significantly.

This proverb is used to describe people with massive appetites or those who commit large-scale corruption. It suggests that for someone accustomed to consuming or stealing on a grand scale, a small amount is insignificant or easily handled. It is often used sarcastically to point out the hypocrisy or greed of influential people.

This proverb describes how an idle mind becomes a workshop for overthinking and grand fantasies. When a person has no work to do, their imagination grows disproportionately large, often leading to unrealistic plans or anxieties. It is used to point out that those who don't act tend to exaggerate ideas in their head.

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 harsh or rude people deserve equally tough or unpleasant treatment. Just as horse gram is considered a hard, inferior grain compared to others, a person with a foul mouth should be met with responses or consequences that match their behavior.

Historically, this proverb reflects an old belief that a son is necessary to perform final rites for parents to attain 'Moksha' (salvation). In a modern context, it is often used to discuss traditional family values or the cultural importance placed on continuing the lineage.

This expression is used to highlight a significant disparity in power, status, or strength. It suggests that people of low means or weak standing cannot compete with or assist those who are powerful and well-equipped. It is often used to question the compatibility or parity between two unequal parties.

This expression suggests that when a person lacks one sense (like sight), their other senses or mental faculties become sharper to compensate. In a broader sense, it implies that people with physical limitations often develop extraordinary mental strength or focus.

This proverb is used to describe how people with little knowledge, capability, or status often behave with excessive pride or showiness. It is similar to the English proverb 'Empty vessels make the most noise.' It suggests that those who are truly capable are humble, while those who lack substance tend to brag or act superior.

This proverb highlights a contrast in human behavior: those with no resources or status often resort to excessive pride or stubbornness to overcompensate, whereas those who are wealthy or successful are often driven by an insatiable desire for more. It is used to describe how ego and greed manifest differently based on one's circumstances.