కొట్టాల సేవ్యం కూటికైనా రాదు

This proverb is used to describe a situation where someone acts as if they have authority over things that are free or do not belong to them. It mocks people who unnecessarily try to control or dictate terms in matters where they have no personal stake or ownership.

This expression is used to convey that once a loss has occurred or a situation is past, no amount of grieving or complaining will change the outcome. It emphasizes accepting reality and the futility of mourning over things that are beyond recovery or repair.

This proverb emphasizes that relationships of any kind—be it conflict, kinship, or friendship—work best between equals. It suggests that individuals or families involved should be of similar status, strength, or character to ensure balance and mutual respect. It is commonly used when discussing suitability in marriages or the fairness of a rivalry.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where one must overcome a significant, difficult hurdle before they can achieve their goal or find peace. Historically, crossing the Penna river was a treacherous task; only after surviving the crossing could pilgrims reach the temple of Lord Venkateswara at Tirupati. It signifies that hard work or a major challenge precedes a spiritual or successful outcome.

This proverb emphasizes that one should deal with equals. Whether you are entering into a conflict (fight) or a family relationship (marriage), the parties involved should be of similar status, strength, or standing for the outcome to be balanced and respectful.

This proverb emphasizes that relationships, whether friendly (like marriage) or hostile (like a feud), are best conducted between people of equal status, strength, or standing. It suggests that a mismatch in such situations leads to imbalance or unnecessary trouble.

This proverb highlights that investing effort or resources in an unproductive or unsuitable environment will yield no results. Just as farming on dry, elevated mound soil (pati) is futile because it cannot hold water, working on a flawed plan or in a hopeless situation will not even cover basic necessities.

This proverb emphasizes that relationships, whether friendly or adversarial, are best suited between people of equal status, strength, or standing. It suggests that for a bond to be meaningful or a conflict to be fair, the parties involved should be evenly matched.

This expression is used to describe someone who remains silent, motionless, or unresponsive when they are expected to speak or act. Just as a stone used to break a block of jaggery stays silent and stuck to the sticky substance, it refers to a person standing still or being 'clueless' and 'speechless' in a specific situation.

This expression refers to a task that involves immense effort or travel but results in a very brief or momentary reward. It originates from the Kanchi temple festival where the deity's procession on the Garuda mount moves so swiftly that devotees only get a fleeting glimpse despite waiting for hours.