గాము సోకినట్లు

This expression is used to describe someone who occupies or takes over a place that is empty, unprotected, or lacks proper supervision. It suggests that a person is taking undue advantage of a situation where there is no one to question their authority or presence.

This proverb describes the consequences of encouraging or pampering a lazy individual. When you provide luxuries or extra attention to a person who refuses to work, their demands will escalate until it feels as overwhelming as managing a whole marketplace at home. It is used to caution against enabling laziness.

This expression describes doing things for the sake of formality or in a routine, mechanical manner without real devotion or focus. It is used when someone performs a task just to get it over with or to show others they have done it, rather than putting in genuine effort or intent.

This expression is used to describe a situation where someone adds to another person's existing pain or misery. Just as scratching a sore spot (caused by the heavy wooden yoke on an ox's neck) with a sharp knife would cause excruciating pain instead of relief, this phrase refers to actions that worsen an already difficult or hurtful situation.

This proverb is used to warn that money earned through gambling (Rangamu) or deceptive, easy, or unethical ways (Tinku) is never permanent. It suggests that only hard-earned money stays with a person, while ill-gotten gains disappear as quickly as they were acquired.

This proverb describes a situation where someone works extremely hard or takes great care to prepare something valuable, only for an unexpected or unworthy entity to snatch it away or for the effort to be ruined by a bizarre intervention. It is used to highlight irony and the unpredictability of misfortune after meticulous preparation.

This expression is used to describe a situation where someone becomes completely submissive or compliant due to pressure, force, or the fear of authority. Just as a cow yields when its neck is tethered or pressed by a rope (talugu), a person might give in or lose their resistance when they are under tight control or caught in a difficult situation.

This proverb is used to describe a person who avoids hard work but spends a lot of time and effort on their appearance, fashion, or external luxuries. It highlights the irony of someone lacking productivity while being overly concerned with style or comfort.

This expression is used to describe a person who is acting strangely, sitting silently/moodily, or behaving as if they are possessed or under a dark spell. It refers to the astrological or superstitious belief that a negative influence (Gamu/Graha) has affected someone's behavior.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where one trip or action serves two purposes: a spiritual or selfless duty and a personal or selfish gain. It is similar to the English expression 'killing two birds with one stone,' but specifically refers to achieving a personal benefit while performing a righteous or necessary task.