గాడితప్పిన బండి ఊబిలో దిగిందట

This proverb is used to describe a situation where someone takes a huge risk based on unreliable, fragile, or temporary support. Just as a water bubble bursts instantly and cannot support a person's weight in a river, relying on weak promises or unstable resources will lead to failure or danger.

This expression is used to describe a situation, system, or life that has lost its direction, order, or stability. It implies that things are no longer functioning correctly or are in a state of chaos, much like a bullock cart that has slipped out of its ruts or off the road.

This expression suggests that a person who has lost their direction in life is comparable to someone who has attended school without actually learning or applying anything. It is used to critique someone who lacks common sense or purpose despite having access to resources or opportunities.

This expression is used to describe a situation where someone incompetent or unqualified tries to perform a task belonging to an expert, leading to failure or a ridiculous outcome. It highlights the mismatch between a person's abilities and the role they are trying to fulfill.

This proverb lists three ominous signs of impending disaster or chaos in traditional society. First, if clouds thunder during the Uttara Nakshatra but don't rain, it predicts drought. Second, if a ruler deviates from righteousness (Dharma), the society suffers. Third, when termites grow wings (becoming swarming alates), it is often seen as a sign of their impending death or a seasonal shift that brings destruction. It is used to describe situations where natural or social orders are disrupted, leading to hardship.

This proverb describes a situation where someone blindly tries to compete with or imitate others without considering their own physical or financial capacity, eventually leading to personal harm or loss. It is used to warn against peer pressure or the foolish desire to match someone else's status or actions unnecessarily.

This proverb emphasizes the importance of integrity and keeping promises. It suggests that if a person goes back on their word or fails to fulfill a commitment, they will ultimately suffer a loss of reputation and be remembered poorly. It is used to advise someone to be truthful and reliable.

This proverb highlights the importance of integrity and discipline. It suggests that just as ignoring medical dietary restrictions leads to physical suffering, abandoning truth and honesty leads to moral and social consequences. In both cases, the person must face the resulting hardships.

This proverb emphasizes the importance of timing and preparedness in agriculture. If the tools aren't sharp or if the farmer misses the specific sowing window (season), the crop will fail, making the payment of land taxes a total loss. It is used more broadly to signify that performing a task without proper preparation or at the wrong time leads to wasted effort and resources.

This proverb is primarily used in the context of agriculture but applies to any time-sensitive task. It means that if your tools aren't sharp (readiness) or if you miss the specific window of opportunity (timing), all the effort and money (taxes/investment) put into the endeavor will be a total loss. It emphasizes that both preparation and timing are crucial for success.