కసవులో పనసకాయ తరిగినట్లు

This expression is used to describe a tedious, meticulous, and often unpleasant task of identifying and removing small, unwanted elements from a larger group. It is commonly applied when one has to carefully filter out flaws, errors, or undesirable people from a situation.

This proverb describes a situation where someone who is pampered or given too much freedom eventually becomes arrogant, loses their boundaries, and starts behaving inappropriately. It is used to caution against over-indulging someone to the point where they lose respect for rules or hierarchy.

This expression is used to describe someone who performs actions with excessive or unnecessary stealth, secrecy, or exaggeration for simple, everyday tasks. It mocks people who behave as if they are doing something forbidden or highly significant when they are actually doing something mundane.

This proverb emphasizes the importance of basic sustenance and contentment. It suggests that if a person has enough resources to afford a meal or basic livelihood, they should feel as satisfied and secure as a person who possesses immense wealth. It is often used to counsel someone to be grateful for their basic needs being met.

This expression means that a person's reputation or outward respect depends entirely on their character or the quality of their work. If one's inner worth or standard of work (vasi) declines, their fame and public standing (vanne) will automatically diminish.

This expression is used to describe things that are either useless or highly unpleasant. 'Worn-out bronze' refers to an object that has lost its value or function through overuse, while 'fermented rasam' refers to something that was once good but has now turned foul or toxic. It is often used to criticize poor quality or the bad state of affairs.

This proverb describes someone who tries to force an event or a major task to happen prematurely just because they have one of the necessary ingredients or favorable conditions available at that moment. It highlights the absurdity of rushing significant rituals or plans based on minor, incidental conveniences rather than the appropriate time or necessity.

This proverb describes someone who is extremely stingy or opportunistic, performing a religious or social obligation only when the necessary materials (in this case, a pumpkin for ritualistic offerings) are obtained for free or by chance, rather than out of genuine devotion or at the proper scheduled time.

This expression is used to describe a situation where a task or project fails right at the beginning or at the very first step. It signifies an auspicious or disappointing start to an endeavor.

This expression refers to a mysterious or inexplicable disappearance of the essence of something while the outer shell remains intact. It is based on a folk myth that if a fox swallows a wood apple (Velagapandu) whole, the pulp inside vanishes through its pores while the hard shell remains perfectly whole and empty. It is used to describe situations where the core value or substance of something is lost without any visible external damage.