కాకి గూటిలో కోకిల పిల్లవలె

This proverb is used to emphasize that an object's or person's inherent nature cannot be changed just because of outward similarities or pretension. Just as an onion's smell prevents it from being a jasmine, and a crow's appearance doesn't make it a melodic cuckoo, intrinsic traits define true character.

This expression is used to describe someone who is extremely restless, constantly moving from place to place, or unable to sit still in one spot. It is often applied to people who are frantic, anxious, or perpetually busy without a specific direction.

This expression is used to describe a person who stands out due to their unique talent, beauty, or virtue in a group of ordinary or inferior people. It highlights excellence amidst mediocrity.

This expression describes someone who takes help or shelter from others during their difficult times but leaves them without gratitude or a second thought once they become independent or successful. It highlights the inherent nature of individuals who use resources provided by others only until they are self-sufficient.

The suggestion is that for the parents the ugly child is not ugly but very lovable. It is the unbounded love of parents for their offspring that is highlighted here.

This expression is used to highlight that true quality or talent stands out among mediocrity. Just as a cuckoo is superior to many types of crows due to its voice, a person of true merit is easily distinguished from a crowd of ordinary people.

This proverb means that one person or a single small sign cannot represent the whole situation or achieve a massive change alone. It is used to emphasize that collective effort or multiple signs are needed to confirm a significant event or result, similar to the English proverb 'One swallow doesn't make a summer.'

This expression refers to something that is extremely fragile, unstable, or easily destroyed. The drumstick tree (Moringa) is known for its brittle branches that break easily, making a nest built on it very insecure. It is used to describe a precarious situation or a weak foundation.

This proverb is used to describe how external appearances or sounds can be deceptive regarding a person's true nature or courage. While the crow has a harsh voice and plain appearance, it is bold and resilient; conversely, the cuckoo, despite its sweet and melodious song, is timid and even lays its eggs in other birds' nests because it lacks the courage to raise its own young.

This expression refers to someone who stands out as superior, talented, or graceful while surrounded by ordinary or inferior people. It is used to describe a person of quality in an environment where others lack that same refinement or skill.