హరిశ్చంద్రుని నోట అబద్ధం రాదు, నా నోట నిజం రాదు.

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 proverb emphasizes that material wealth (nidhi) is temporary and can be deceptive or easily lost, whereas one's character, wisdom, or intellect (buddhi) is the only true, steadfast, and reliable asset. It is used to remind people to prioritize moral values and knowledge over the pursuit of riches.

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 describes a person who puts on an outward show of piety or righteousness while possessing a vulgar or malicious character. It is used to call out hypocrisy where one's external appearance or religious devotion contradicts their actual behavior and speech.

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 describes a 'catch-22' or a 'lose-lose' situation. It is used when a person is stuck between two choices where honesty might lead to immediate trouble or lack of support, but dishonesty is morally wrong and unsustainable. It highlights the difficulty of being truthful in certain social or practical circumstances.

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 by someone to admit that they are a chronic liar. It references King Harishchandra, a legendary figure in Indian mythology known for his unwavering commitment to the truth, and contrasts his integrity with the speaker's own habit of constant lying.

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.

This proverb highlights the compounding nature of dishonesty. Once a person tells a single lie, they are often forced to create a complex web of additional falsehoods to maintain the original deception and prevent it from being discovered.