ఎనుబోతు బలిసి ఏనుగువలెనున్న భ్రమరంబులకు మదప్రాప్తిలేదు.

This expression is used to describe a person who is completely indifferent, thick-skinned, or unresponsive to criticism, advice, or warnings. Just as a buffalo remains unbothered and stands still even when it rains heavily, the person remains unaffected by what is being said to them.

This expression is used to describe a situation or an asset (like a business, project, or luxury item) that yields high results or prestige but requires an equally high level of maintenance and expenditure. It signifies that big ventures come with big responsibilities and costs.

This expression is used to describe a lazy person who shows no energy or interest when it comes to doing work (acting like a lifeless corpse), but displays immense appetite and enthusiasm when it is time to eat (acting like a hungry elephant).

This proverb describes a state of absolute freedom or a worry-free situation where there is no one to monitor, criticize, or obstruct one's work. It is used to express that a task can be done peacefully without any external interference or obstacles.

This expression is used to describe a person who is completely indifferent, thick-skinned, or unaffected by criticism, advice, or warnings. Just as a buffalo remains unbothered and stands still even when it rains heavily, it refers to someone who does not change their behavior regardless of the situation or feedback given to them.

This expression refers to the 'Bhramara-Keetaka' logic, where it is believed that a wasp captures a worm and keeps it in a cell, and the worm, out of constant fear and focused contemplation of the wasp, eventually transforms into a wasp itself. It is used to describe the power of intense focus, meditation, or the profound influence of a teacher/environment that completely transforms a person into its own likeness.

This proverb suggests that everyone has their own set of problems and responsibilities proportional to their status or size. What may seem small to others can be a significant burden to the person experiencing it. It is used to remind people that we shouldn't dismiss others' struggles just because they seem minor compared to ours, as everyone carries their own weight.

This proverb suggests that the charms, delusions, or manipulative tactics of women can be so captivating that they blind a person to reality. It is typically used to warn someone about being misled by physical attraction or superficial beauty, implying that such influences can cloud one's judgment like a magician's trick.

This proverb signifies that a person's inherent value, character, or status does not change based on their current circumstances or location. Whether in a high position or a low one, greatness remains greatness.

This proverb is used to describe people who think they can achieve greatness or a higher status simply by outward appearance or minor improvements. It implies that inner quality, true strength, or inherent nature cannot be changed through superficial growth. Just as a buffalo can never become an elephant no matter how big it grows, a person lacking true character or capability cannot become great just by imitating the external traits of greatness.