ఇస్తి వాయనము, పుచ్చుకొంటి వాయనము.

This expression is used to describe someone who maintains their elegance, charm, or style despite growing old. It suggests that while physical youth may fade, one's poise and attractive demeanor remain intact.

This expression describes a situation where a task or ritual is performed purely for the sake of formality without any real impact, progress, or meaningful exchange. It is often used to mock someone who returns a favor or a debt immediately just to get it over with, or when something is given and taken back so quickly that the whole transaction becomes pointless.

This proverb describes a situation where two people are in a hurry to finish a task or a ritual without any genuine interest or sincerity. It is used when both parties are merely 'going through the motions' to get a job over with as quickly as possible, often resulting in a superficial or perfunctory outcome.

This expression is used to describe things that are at their peak or perfect stage of development. It suggests that just as a bath feels best at the right temperature, a young woman reaching maturity represents a significant and vibrant stage of life. It is often used to highlight timeliness and the natural progression of things.

This humorous or sarcastic expression is used to describe someone who is completely penniless or has no wealth at all. It implies that the person's only permanent possession is their physical body, and the only things they own that move are the clothes on their back.

This proverb highlights the irony and unfairness in certain transactions or interpersonal dynamics. The person who gives or lends something is often timid, weak, or hesitant (like a fly) when asking for it back, while the person who received it becomes aggressive, demanding, or fierce (like a tiger) when it is time to return the favor or the item.

This proverb satirically describes a person who pretends to surrender everything to a teacher or mentor but remains deeply attached to their physical comforts and material possessions. It is used to mock hypocritical devotion or someone who talks about sacrifice but keeps the most important resources for themselves.

This expression refers to a strategy of using both persuasion (friendly approach) and intimidation (threats) to get something done. It is equivalent to the English idiom 'by hook or by crook' or 'the carrot and the stick' approach.

This expression is used to describe two people or things that are perfectly matched or inseparable. Just as a ritual offering (vayanm) and the woman receiving it are essential to certain Hindu ceremonies, it signifies a deep, complementary, or fixed relationship.

This expression emphasizes the importance of responding to kindness with kindness, rather than with hostility or ingratitude. It is used to suggest that if someone treats you gently or does you a favor (symbolized by butter), it is morally wrong to respond with harshness or harm (symbolized by a stone).