గంపశిడికాదు, గాలవు శిడి

This expression emphasizes that if you speak politely and treat others with respect, the people around you will respond with kindness and support. It is used to teach that one's social environment is often a reflection of their own behavior and speech.

This proverb is used to describe situations where one incurs more loss than gain when trying to perform a task without the necessary resources. It refers to the futility of borrowing things to show off status, where the effort of cleaning up or the damage to the borrowed items outweighs the benefits of the event.

Piranṭam is an invitation given to married women on the occasion of any domestic festival. Family priests sometimes hire married women to attend on such occasions, the condition being that all presents received go to the priest. The food set before these substitutes is often bad. Come uncalled sit unserved. Go neither to a wedding nor a christening without invitation.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where a person is inherently kind or well-intentioned, but the resources they provide or the way they allocate things is insufficient or harsh. It specifically refers to how a mother loves her child, but when she uses the ladle (teddu) to serve food, the portions might be small or the discipline might be firm. It is applied to people who are good at heart but stingy or strict in their actions.

This proverb is used to emphasize that external appearances or imitations cannot replace the value or dignity of the original. Just as brass may shine like gold but lacks its intrinsic worth, someone pretending to be of high character or status without having the actual virtues will eventually be revealed. It is often used to remind people to stay in touch with reality and not be fooled by superficial substitutes.

This expression is used to describe a situation that looks very attractive or rewarding at first glance (like a basket of gold) but is actually a dangerous trap or a deceptive scheme (like a hook/snare). It warns against being lured by appearances without considering the underlying danger.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where something offered or available is excellent, but the recipient is unable to enjoy or utilize it due to their own limitations, health issues, or lack of capacity. It highlights that the quality of an external object doesn't matter if the internal condition is unfavorable.

This expression is used to describe a situation or a person that is not just a temporary or harmless attachment, but something that catches and holds on tightly, often in a difficult or inescapable way. It signifies a trap or a commitment that is more serious and piercing than it initially appears.

Gālapu Sīdi is the hook used in the swinging festival ( Charak Pūja ) and Gampa Sīdi is a basket sometimes used instead of the hook. Applied to a very difficult task.

This proverb describes a situation where one problem is solved with extreme difficulty only for another major crisis to occur. It highlights the irony of fate where despite continuous efforts to settle or fix affairs in a family or project, things never reach a state of completion or peace because new setbacks arise immediately.

This expression is used to describe someone who is new to a role, hobby, or status and shows excessive, often annoying enthusiasm or dedication because they haven't yet learned the limits or norms of that position. It is similar to the English concept of 'newfound zeal'.

This expression highlights the universal power of music. It suggests that music is a divine and primal force that transcends language and intellect, capable of soothing or attracting even animals and newborn babies who do not understand lyrics or complex concepts.