కాల కర్మగతుల కనిపెట్టవలెనయా

This proverb emphasizes the importance of charity and kindness during one's lifetime. It suggests that if a person is stingy or fails to help others (Pettagathulu), they will not have a good fate or salvation in their next life or after death (Puttagathulu). It is used to encourage generosity and moral living.

This expression is used to describe a state of absolute comfort, ease, or luxury where a person doesn't have to perform any physical labor or face any hardships. It literally suggests a life so stable and smooth that even the liquid in one's stomach remains undisturbed.

This expression is used when someone tries to help others or do something virtuous, but ends up facing unexpected trouble or negative consequences as a result of their kindness. It is similar to the English saying, 'No good deed goes unpunished.'

This proverb emphasizes that one cannot escape the consequences of their actions (karma) simply by performing religious rituals or taking holy dips in sacred rivers. It is used to suggest that fate or the results of one's past deeds are inevitable and must be faced regardless of external purification acts.

This proverb means that one's righteous deeds and moral conduct will act as a shield and save them from danger or misfortune in critical times. It is used to encourage ethical behavior, suggesting that being good eventually leads to being protected by one's own karma.

This expression means that a person's destiny or the consequences of their past actions follow them regardless of where they go or what pilgrimages they undertake. It is used to describe situations where someone tries to escape their problems or bad luck by changing their location, only to find the same difficulties persisting.

This expression is used to describe the complete and rapid destruction of one's past sins or destiny, often through divine grace, intense penance, or wisdom. Just as a dry leaf (karaku) catches fire instantly and turns to ash, one's burdens or bad luck are said to be annihilated.

This expression describes someone who is extremely protective, watchful, or possessive over something or someone. It is used to indicate that a person is constantly guarding or keeping a close eye on their interests, much like a hen that refuses to leave its nest while hatching eggs.

This expression is used to emphasize the importance of foresight and caution. It suggests that one should be vigilant enough to identify and avoid obvious dangers or obstacles before they cause harm.

This proverb is used to convey that one does not need sophisticated, expensive, or high-quality tools to perform a trivial or menial task. It suggests that the means should match the importance of the end, and using something precious for a common task is unnecessary.