గొడ్డు కొట్టిన కొయ్యకాలు గొట్టానికి చాలు.

This proverb is used to suggest that one does not need elaborate, expensive, or high-quality tools to perform a trivial or simple task. It emphasizes that a basic or ordinary method is sufficient for a low-level problem, and using something precious would be a waste of resources.

This expression describes a situation where someone waits for a long time to act, or makes a great effort, only to make a critical mistake or perform the action at the wrong time/place. It is used to highlight a significant failure or a blunder after much anticipation or effort.

This proverb is used sarcastically to describe a situation where someone expects results without putting in the necessary hard work, or a situation that results in total failure/nothingness because the fundamental steps were skipped. It highlights that if you don't do the groundwork (plowing), you won't get a real harvest (cutting the crop).

This proverb is used to describe a situation or task that has been completely ruined or made useless by being handled by too many incompetent or unreliable people. It implies that when something is passed between many hands without proper care, it loses its original value or purpose.

This proverb emphasizes that in times of extreme emergency or life-threatening situations, one should not worry about superstitions, astrology, or formal rituals. It suggests that survival and immediate action take priority over traditional constraints or waiting for a 'lucky' time.

This proverb highlights human hypocrisy and double standards in judging mistakes. It describes a situation where people exaggerate the mistakes of others (the daughter-in-law's mistake is seen as destroying something brand new) while making excuses for their own or their favorites' mistakes (the mother-in-law's broken pot is dismissed as having been old and already broken). It is used to point out unfair bias and blame-shifting.

This expression describes a situation where an inferior or useless thing tries to dominate or overcome something superior and strong. It refers to a small, hard fruit (Gotti) attempting to bite into a tough tamarind, representing futility or misplaced arrogance.

This is an agricultural proverb implying that crops sown during the Uttara rain (Karti) grow very strong, sturdy, and yield high results, comparing their strength to hard timber. It highlights the importance of seasonal timing in farming.

This expression emphasizes that when a task is performed with patience, care, and kindness (without force or causing distress), it yields the best results naturally. It is used to suggest that gentle persuasion or a steady, painless approach often achieves goals more effectively than aggressive or forceful methods.

This proverb is used to suggest that one does not need elaborate, expensive, or sophisticated tools for a simple or menial task. It highlights that ordinary means are sufficient for ordinary ends, and using something precious for a trivial purpose is unnecessary.