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This proverb describes a situation where both members of a couple are excessively charitable with common resources, often to the point of depleting them. While the mother gives away food or money to one group of mendicants (Dasaris), the father gives to another (Jangams). It is used to satirize households where there is no financial discipline or when everyone is busy being generous at the expense of their own stability.

This expression is used to describe two groups of people or individuals who are equally useless, lazy, or unreliable. It originates from a local context where the mendicants (Jangalu and Sannasulu) of two specific villages (Konduru and Tarunayi) were known for being particularly unproductive or for creating a ruckus without any purpose. It is used to mock a situation where no matter which side you choose, the outcome is equally bad or ineffective.

This proverb is used to highlight that for certain actions or situations, specific preparations or formalities are unnecessary. It is often used to mock someone who is worrying about minor details or appearances when the task at hand is either straightforward or inherently messy/improper.

This proverb describes a situation where a person's own characteristic, possession, or identity becomes the cause of their downfall or trouble. It is used when someone is trapped or harmed by their own tools or status.

This proverb highlights the influence of one's environment and upbringing. Kuchipudi is a village famous for its classical dance and music; therefore, the saying suggests that in a place so deeply rooted in art, even the most mundane sounds (like a dog barking) possess artistic quality. It is used to describe a person who is so naturally talented or well-trained that even their casual efforts are impressive.

This expression is used to describe someone attempting a task they are completely unqualified for, or using the wrong tools for a job. A 'Jangam' (wandering monk) is supposed to be detached from worldly possessions and lacks masonry skills; him trying to build a house with a crowbar signifies a clumsy, ill-conceived effort that is destined to fail or be highly inefficient.

This proverb describes a person who is completely detached or indifferent to a situation because they have no personal stake or property at risk. It is used to remark on individuals who remain unconcerned about a general disaster or collective loss because their own minimal belongings are safe, or to describe those who prioritize their small interests over a major catastrophe affecting others.

This expression is used to describe a situation where an individual or a small entity is lost or goes unnoticed in a massive crowd or a vast collection. It signifies insignificance or the lack of individual identity when part of a huge group.

This proverb highlights that everything is relative and subjective. Just as a person's height is always proportional to their own hand-span regardless of their actual stature, people often judge situations or others based on their own personal standards, experiences, or limitations. It is used to describe how people see themselves as the 'standard' for measurement.

This proverb highlights the relativity of perspective and self-importance. Just as everyone's body, when measured by their own hand-span (jana), equals exactly eight spans regardless of their actual height, everyone feels their own problems, efforts, or status are significant. It is used to suggest that everyone is unique yet equal in their own context, or to point out that personal metrics are often subjective.