ఘనమగు పులి గోరూపము కాగానే బిడ్డకు పాలుకల్లునా?

This proverb is used to describe how people tend to offer unwanted advice or act superior when they suddenly become wealthy or successful. Just as a good harvest of millet makes a farmer feel overly confident to preach, people often get arrogant and start lecturing others once they achieve a bit of prosperity.

This proverb is used to emphasize impartiality and equality in family relationships. It points out that a grandfather shares the same biological bond with all his grandchildren, regardless of whether they are born to his son or his daughter, suggesting that one should not show favoritism based on lineage.

This expression refers to something that is wasted or fails to serve its primary, intended purpose. It describes a situation where a valuable resource exists but does not benefit the person who needs it most, often due to poor timing, negligence, or unfortunate circumstances.

This expression is used to highlight that merely being in a difficult or secluded environment doesn't imply a noble sacrifice or a meaningful penance (Vanavasam). It suggests that the purpose and spirit behind an action matter more than the physical location or surroundings. It is often used to critique people who pretend to be ascetic or heroic without having the actual depth or commitment.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where someone makes elaborate plans or preparations for something that has not yet happened or may never happen. It is similar to the English expression 'Counting your chickens before they hatch.'

Don't reckon your eggs before they are laid. ( Latin. )*

This proverb highlights the extreme nature of certain relationships or situations where every action is scrutinized. It suggests that if someone provides help or a gift, it is celebrated with the importance of a wedding ritual (symbolized by the ceremonial parani/nail decoration), but if they fail to provide, it is treated as a grave offense or a bad omen, similar to a death ritual. It is used to describe demanding people who are never satisfied or situations with high stakes and no room for error.

This proverb highlights that regardless of how high-born or noble someone is, death or a change in status can render associated objects unholy or unusable for sacred rituals. It is used to convey that lineage does not change the inherent nature or rules of sanctity and traditions.

This proverb is used to convey that an individual's inherent nature or character cannot be changed through external efforts or superficial modifications. Just as boiling neem leaves will never make them taste sweet like jaggery, a person with a fundamentally bad or stubborn disposition will not change their core traits easily.

This proverb highlights a situation where one person's gain or pleasure results in another's suffering or loss. It is used to describe zero-sum games or exploitative situations where the benefit of the powerful inherently involves the destruction of the weak.

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.