కన్ను ఎత్తిచూసినా, మిన్ను విరిగిపడినా కార్యము మానదు

This proverb emphasizes the lasting impact of words. Once water enters a tilled field (madi), it is absorbed and stays; similarly, once an accusation or a commitment is made publicly, it cannot be easily taken back or erased. It is used to advise caution in speech because reputations are hard to mend once a 'word' is cast upon someone.

This proverb describes a situation where a person boasts or makes grand claims about themselves in a place where no one knows their true background or past. It is used to mock someone who takes advantage of others' ignorance to inflate their own status.

This proverb highlights inevitable outcomes based on natural signs. When the eye is red (inflamed or angry), tears will flow; when the sky turns red (with clouds), rain will fall. It is used to describe situations where certain consequences are bound to happen once the symptoms or conditions are present.

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 expression is used to describe a sudden, overwhelming, or catastrophic event that happens unexpectedly. It conveys a sense of great shock or a situation where one feels like their entire world has collapsed instantly.

This expression describes a situation where an inferior or useless thing tries to dominate or overcome something superior and strong. It refers to a small, hard fruit (Gotti) attempting to bite into a tough tamarind, representing futility or misplaced arrogance.

This proverb is used to describe a person or entity that was once great, wealthy, or powerful. Even after facing a significant downfall or loss, their remaining stature, dignity, or assets are still far superior to those of an ordinary person.

This expression is used to describe an extremely stubborn person or someone who is persistent to a fault. It suggests that regardless of major disasters or personal injury, the individual refuses to change their course of action or stop a specific behavior.

This expression is used to describe partiality or double standards shown by a person. It refers to a situation where someone treats one person or side with kindness and favor (the soft flower) while treating another with harshness or severity (the hard unripe fruit).

This expression is used to signify inevitability. In traditional lore, it implies that certain natural signs—like a reddening eye (anger or irritation) or a reddening sky (atmospheric changes)—are precursors to an unavoidable outcome, such as rainfall or a release of tension. It is used to suggest that once certain conditions are met, the result is bound to happen.