కొండతో తగురు పోట్లాడినట్టు

This proverb describes a situation where someone lets their anger or ego cause them to miss out on a great opportunity or a joyful event. It refers to a woman who, after arguing with her mother-in-law, leaves the village in a huff, thereby missing the grand chariot festival (Teeru) she had been waiting for. It is used to caution against self-defeating behavior driven by spite.

This proverb describes a situation where someone attempts to challenge or fight an opponent that is far more powerful or immovable than themselves. It highlights a futile effort where the weaker party only ends up hurting themselves while the stronger party remains unaffected.

This expression refers to a situation where a person displays ungratefulness or arrogance toward someone who helped them, immediately after the danger or need has passed. It describes the act of turning against a benefactor once their assistance is no longer required to ensure one's safety or success.

This proverb emphasizes the power of communication and diplomacy. It suggests that if a person possesses the skill of speaking tactfully, politely, and effectively, they can resolve any conflict or misunderstanding without it escalating into a physical or verbal fight.

This proverb describes the behavior of ungrateful people who forget the help they received once their purpose is served. It is used to criticize someone who turns against their benefactor or helper as soon as they are out of danger or have achieved their goal.

This expression describes people who waste their energy and time fighting over trivial, worthless, or insignificant things. It is often used to mock unnecessary conflicts where the prize has no real value.

This expression describes people who engage in senseless or petty quarrels over things that are worthless or irrelevant. It originates from the imagery of someone fighting over the stones used to build a temporary cooking stove, which are easily available and hold no real value.

Pokkaṭi Rāḷḷu are three clods of earth, or round stones used as a tem- porary fire place. Quarrelling for something of no value.

This proverb describes the behavior of ungrateful people who find faults even when receiving something for free or as an act of charity. It is used to criticize someone who, instead of being thankful for a gift or favor, complains about its quantity, quality, or the method of delivery.

This expression is used to describe a person who shows ingratitude or picks a fight with someone who helped them through a crisis, once the danger has passed and they no longer need that help. It highlights the behavior of being selfish and ungrateful.

This expression is used to describe an unequal or foolish confrontation where a weak opponent tries to challenge someone far more powerful. Just as a ram would only hurt itself by charging at a mountain without causing any damage to the mountain, the weaker party in such a conflict will inevitably face destruction or failure.