కర్ణునితో భారతం సరి, కార్తీకమాసంతో వానలు సరి.

This expression is used to describe a situation where an individual performs a task or experiences something simply because everyone else around them is doing it. It highlights the tendency to follow social trends or peer groups to maintain status or belonging, even if the action wasn't personally intended or necessary.

This proverb refers to a situation where someone commits a mistake but expects to be forgiven easily with a simple apology or a gesture of respect (Dandam), rather than facing a formal punishment. It is often used when minor errors are dismissed without serious consequences due to the status or the simple nature of the person involved.

This expression refers to a situation or a large group of people lacking leadership, direction, or a sense of responsibility. It is used to describe chaos or a project that is going nowhere because nobody is taking charge, similar to the epic Mahabharata if it had no central figure or duty-bound purpose.

This expression is used to describe a situation where people waste an entire night or a significant amount of time arguing or discussing something trivial or insignificant, only to realize at the end that they have achieved nothing or that it is too late.

This is a traditional agricultural and lifestyle saying. It means that just as a proper meal is only complete when it ends with buttermilk, the rainy season reaches its peak or fulfilling conclusion with the clouds appearing during the 'Vishakha' lunar mansion (Karti). It signifies completeness and the right order of things.

This expression highlights how short the days are during the winter month of Karthika. It is used to describe a situation where one is extremely busy or when time passes so quickly that even routine household chores cannot be completed before sunset.

This expression is used to describe a situation where things that are usually abundant suddenly become scarce or disappear. It refers to the observation that during the auspicious month of Karthika, crows (which are usually everywhere) seem less visible, often used metaphorically for unexpected scarcity.

This expression is used to describe a story, explanation, or document that is unnecessarily long, tedious, or excessively detailed. It compares a small or simple matter to the epic Mahabharata, implying that someone is stretching a simple point into a never-ending saga.

This proverb is used to describe temporary alliances or business partnerships that dissolve as soon as the immediate goal is achieved or the profit is distributed. It suggests that cooperation often lasts only until the final stage of a project, and warns that one shouldn't expect long-term commitment from such short-term arrangements.

This expression is used to describe temporary or illusory happiness. It suggests that certain joys or successes are transient and have no real-world value or permanence, similar to a dream that vanishes once you wake up.