కాల్చిన పందికొక్కులకు కొట్లాట పెట్టేవాడు.

This expression refers to Hanuman, who burned the city of Lanka but remained humble as a servant of Lord Rama. It is used to describe a person who achieves a massive feat or performs an incredible task but remains modest and attributes the success to their mentor or leader.

This expression is used to describe a situation where a punishment, burden, or consequence is excessively heavy or disproportionate to the size or capacity of the subject. It signifies overkill or an overwhelming force applied to a relatively small target.

This expression is used to describe a situation where an untrustworthy or greedy person is placed in a position of authority over valuable resources. Just as a bandicoot would uncontrollably devour the grain it is supposed to be 'stored' with, a corrupt person will exploit the wealth or responsibility they are given for personal gain.

This traditional proverb highlights different roles and emotional support systems within a family. It suggests that while a son might bring financial wealth or inherit the family lineage, a daughter is often the one who provides care, nourishment, and emotional support to her parents in their old age.

This expression is used to describe someone who lives in a state of abundance and comfort without having to work for it. Just as a bandicoot thrives by scavenging the fallen grains beneath a large storage container (gaade), it refers to a person who secretly or effortlessly enjoys wealth or resources belonging to others.

This proverb is used to describe people whose inherent nature or bad habits cannot be changed even in favorable or restricted conditions. Just as a bandicoot will naturally dig through and destroy a grain storage pit (pathara) despite being surrounded by food, a person with a crooked nature will continue to do mischief or cause trouble regardless of where they are placed.

This proverb is used to describe someone who appears small, innocent, or harmless but is actually capable of causing significant mischief or performing surprisingly large tasks. It is similar to the English expression 'looks can be deceiving' or 'small but mighty' (often in a negative context).

This phrase is used to give credit to the person who actually performed a task or took a significant action, often used when clarifying roles in a major event or recognizing true bravery and capability.

This expression is used to describe someone who has found themselves in a situation of extreme abundance and is greedily exploiting it. Just as a bandicoot that enters a storage bin full of grain eats to its heart's content without any effort, it refers to a person enjoying wealth or resources that they didn't necessarily earn, often becoming lazy or over-indulgent.

This expression describes a person who lives in luxury or abundance without having to work for it. Just as a bandicoot lives under a grain store (gaade) and eats the fallen grain effortlessly, it refers to someone who secretly or comfortably exploits a resource for their own benefit.