గానుగ ఎద్దు ఒక్కసారిగా దుక్కిటెద్దు అవుతుందా?

This expression is used to describe a situation where someone is ignored or their presence is completely disregarded, similar to 'talking to a wall.' It often implies that the person being spoken to is as unresponsive or indifferent as an ox standing far away.

This proverb is used to point out that one should be given what is appropriate for their role or situation rather than unnecessary luxuries. A hard-working ox needs fodder and strength, not delicacies. It is often applied to people who demand sophisticated or fancy things that do not suit their current needs or capacity.

This expression is used to describe a person who speaks with clever ambiguity or doublespeak. Their words are crafted in such a way that they can be interpreted in two completely different ways depending on the outcome, allowing them to claim they were right regardless of what happens.

This proverb describes people with a narrow or limited perspective who believe their small environment is the entire world. The frog thinks the well is the whole universe, and the mill-ox, walking in circles, thinks its path is the only reality. It is used to describe lack of exposure or worldly knowledge.

This proverb emphasizes the immense loss a farmer feels when his working ox dies. In an agrarian society, the ox is the primary source of livelihood and a constant companion in labor; therefore, its loss is compared to the personal tragedy of losing one's spouse, as both signify the loss of a life partner and essential support system.

This proverb refers to someone who cannot escape their hard work or nature, no matter where they go. Just as an ox trained for ploughing will be put to the same labor even in a new country, a person's habits or burdens follow them everywhere. It is used to describe situations where a change in location does not result in a change in one's toil or circumstances.

This expression describes an act of extreme cruelty or poor timing. It refers to a situation where someone is denied a well-deserved reward or a moment of rest right when they have earned it after hard labor, or being forced into a miserable situation just as things were about to get better.

This proverb is used to say that it is unfair or impossible to compare someone who works hard and follows rules with someone who is free, unruly, or enjoys special privileges. It highlights the vast difference in roles, lifestyle, or status between two individuals.

This is a traditional agricultural proverb. It means that rainfall from the eastern direction (indicative of the monsoon or favorable winds) is a sign of good agricultural prospects. The ox bellows in joy or readiness, signaling that the season for plowing and farming has successfully begun.

This proverb describes a situation where someone tries to escape hard work or a difficult situation only to find themselves in the same or worse conditions elsewhere. Just as a ploughing ox will be used for the same hard labor regardless of the country it moves to, a person's nature or their burden of work often follows them wherever they go.