హరిశ్చంద్రుడి నోట అబద్ధం రాదు, నా నోట నిజం రాదు

This expression is used to describe someone who has a very large number of children (referencing Kuchela's 27 children) and who is exceptionally honest or sticks to their word at any cost (referencing King Harishchandra's legendary commitment to truth). It is often used in a descriptive or sometimes slightly hyperbolic manner to highlight these two specific traits in a person.

This proverb describes someone or something that is useless because they are never available when actually needed. It refers to a person who fails to show up both during important ceremonies (occasions) and during times of desperate need (hunger). It is used to point out the unreliability of a resource or person.

This is a sarcastic expression used to describe a person who is a compulsive or habitual liar. King Harishchandra is a legendary figure known for his absolute truthfulness; therefore, claiming someone 'slapped him' upon birth implies they are the polar opposite of him and started their life by defying truth.

This is a self-deprecating or ironic expression used to describe a chronic liar. King Harishchandra is legendary for his absolute commitment to truth; by contrasting oneself with him, the speaker humorously or cynically admits that they are incapable of telling the truth, just as Harishchandra was incapable of lying.

This proverb is used to describe a hypocrite who claims to be virtuous but acts dishonestly. It refers to King Harishchandra, a symbol of truthfulness in mythology, contrasting it with someone who constantly lies. It is used when a person's behavior is the exact opposite of the noble image or name they project.

This expression is used to condemn a person who habitually tells lies. In traditional contexts, applying lime (chunam) to the mouth would cause a painful burning sensation. It is a metaphorical way of saying that a liar deserves a harsh punishment or should have their mouth shut for good due to their constant deceit.

This expression is used sarcastically to describe someone who pretends to be exceptionally honest or truthful, implying that they are just as righteous as the legendary King Harishchandra. It is typically aimed at people who are actually being dishonest or hypocritical.

This proverb describes how private family matters or domestic conflicts, particularly those between a mother-in-law and daughter-in-law, quickly become public gossip. It is used to suggest that secrets or disputes within a household do not stay hidden for long and eventually spread throughout the neighborhood or community.

This expression is used to refer to someone who is exceptionally honest and never tells a lie. It is often used sarcastically or ironically to mock someone who is pretending to be virtuous or truthful when they are actually lying.

Used ironically.

This is a humorous and self-deprecating expression used when someone is being brutally honest about their own habit of lying or exaggeration. It contrasts the legendary King Harishchandra, who was famous for never speaking a lie, with the speaker's own character. It is often used sarcastically to admit that one is not as virtuous as they should be.

Said of an audacious liar.