ఎందరో మహానుభావులు, అందరికీ వందనములు

This proverb defines the character of a truly noble person. It suggests that greatness is achieved not by status, but by avoiding three negative traits: boasting about oneself (Atmastuti), speaking ill of others (Paraninda), and being excessively greedy or materialistic (Arthapeksha). It is used to describe someone with high moral integrity and selfless character.

This expression describes a situation where someone provides the wrong resources but expects a specific, different result. It is used to mock illogical demands or impossible expectations where the input does not match the desired output.

This proverb is used to comment on a situation where even the most powerful or influential people are facing severe downfall or ruin. In such circumstances, it is ironic or futile for smaller, insignificant people to expect safety or seek protection. It highlights that if the mighty cannot survive a disaster, the weak stand no chance.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where the quality of the tools or materials matches the poor quality of the work being done. It implies that if someone's writing is already illegible or bad, using low-quality 'ink' like dung doesn't make it any worse. It is often applied to mock situations where a poor effort is met with poor resources.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where even the most powerful or influential people are suffering or in a vulnerable position. It implies that if the giants are struggling to find shelter, common or insignificant people have no chance at all and are desperately seeking any help they can get. It highlights a state of extreme crisis or overwhelming odds.

This proverb highlights the social reality that people flock to those who are wealthy or powerful. When someone is affluent, many people claim a relationship or friendship with them to share in their status or benefits. It is used to describe how wealth attracts people, often contrasting with how the poor are neglected.

This proverb describes a situation where everyone around is celebrating or enjoying prosperity while an individual or a specific family remains in poverty or misery. It highlights social inequality and the contrast between the haves and the have-nots during festive times.

A common slang or colloquial expression used among friends or peers. While 'mava' literally means uncle (maternal uncle or father-in-law), in this context it is used like 'dude' or 'bro'. It is typically used to express lighthearted dismissal, disbelief, or to tell someone to 'get out of here' in a friendly, informal way.

This expression is used when an influential or wise person visits or intervenes. It implies that their arrival is not accidental but purposeful, often suggesting that they have come to offer guidance, solve a problem, or deliver important news.

This proverb is used to warn someone that the actions or mistakes they commit lightheartedly or out of greed will eventually lead to painful consequences that they will have to endure with regret.

Said of criminals.