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This proverb is used to describe a situation where two parties are fundamentally incompatible or have a long-standing, inherent rivalry. Historically, in some regions, these two communities had conflicting interests or customs, leading to the idea that a peaceful agreement between them is nearly impossible. It is applied today to any two people or groups who are naturally at odds.

This is a joke :—the tailors cut up the weavers' cloth.

This expression refers to the specific roles or people who appear during certain occasions. It implies that everything has its own right time and place. Just as Saivite monks (Jangamulu) are prominent during Shivarathri and Vaishnavite devotees (Haridasulu) are seen during Sankranti, certain actions or individuals are relevant only during specific circumstances or seasons.

This proverb is used to describe two people who are perfectly matched in their negative traits or craftiness. It is often applied to a duo (like a couple or business partners) where both individuals are equally cunning, lazy, or unreliable, suggesting that they deserve each other.

This proverb is used to describe a person or a situation that is so accustomed to noise, chaos, or threats that they are no longer intimidated by them. Just as a busy market like Buguduru is full of life and noise, it wouldn't be frightened by a simple scare tactic or a ghost. It implies that experienced people cannot be easily shaken by hollow threats.

This expression refers to a group of people who lack unity and act according to their own individual whims. It originates from a story where a group of 'Jangams' (mendicants) in the village of Gudipudi couldn't agree on a common task, leading to chaos. It is used to describe a situation where a lack of coordination or conflicting opinions among members of a group leads to failure or inefficiency.

This phrase is used to describe a person who tries to cover up their failure or misfortune by acting as if it was their original intention or a deliberate choice. It originates from a story where a person falls down and, to avoid embarrassment, claims they intended to lie down.

This expression is used to describe someone attempting a task they are completely unqualified for, or using the wrong tools for a job. A 'Jangam' (wandering monk) is supposed to be detached from worldly possessions and lacks masonry skills; him trying to build a house with a crowbar signifies a clumsy, ill-conceived effort that is destined to fail or be highly inefficient.

This proverb emphasizes the importance of human cooperation and mutual dependency. Just as a tree cannot stand or thrive without its roots, a human being requires the support, companionship, and assistance of fellow humans to succeed and survive in life.

This expression is used to highlight a total lack of compatibility between two people, ideas, or things that are fundamentally different in nature, lifestyle, or principles. It suggests that certain combinations are inherently mismatched and can never work together harmoniously.

This expression is used to describe a situation where someone makes a lot of fuss, provides many excuses, or engages in elaborate introductions and technicalities without actually delivering any results or getting to the point. It signifies style over substance or pretense without performance.