క్షేమంగా పోయి లాభంగా రా

This expression emphasizes that taking a longer, safer, or more reliable path is better than taking a shortcut that is fraught with difficulties or danger. It is used to suggest that patience and safety should be prioritized over speed or risky convenience.

This proverb describes fair-weather friends or opportunistic people. It suggests that as long as someone has wealth, power, or 'warmth' (resources), people will flock to them to benefit. However, once those resources are gone or the situation turns 'cold' (difficult), those same people will abandon them immediately.

This proverb emphasizes how repetitive actions lead to a final result or expertise. Just as continuous practice in writing and bookkeeping makes one a skilled 'Karanam' (village accountant), persistent coughing or neglecting one's health leads to an inevitable end. It is used to suggest that habits or conditions, when continued over time, lead to significant outcomes.

This expression is used to advise that taking a longer, safer, or more reliable path is better than taking a shortcut that is fraught with danger or difficulties. It emphasizes prioritizing peace and safety over speed.

This expression highlights the spiritual and physical purification qualities of India's rivers. It suggests that while bathing in the holy Ganges (Ganga) purifies the soul/sins, drinking the water of the Tungabhadra river provides the best health and taste. It is used to describe the pinnacle of excellence in specific categories or to appreciate the unique qualities of different things.

This proverb is used to describe a person who goes to perform a heavy or significant task but returns quickly without doing any work, having merely performed the superficial action of cleaning their clothes. It signifies laziness, lack of effort, or failing to fulfill a responsibility.

This expression is used to describe a person who behaves with excessive entitlement or self-importance at an event just because they were invited. It highlights the irony of someone acting like they are the guest of honor or the owner of the place when they are just one of many invitees.

This expression is used to describe a situation where one starts a simple investigation or task, but ends up discovering something unexpected, dangerous, or problematic. It is often used when searching for a small solution leads to a bigger, unwanted trouble.

This proverb emphasizes that success or failure, and friendships or enmities, are determined by how one speaks. Polite and wise speech brings benefits, while harsh or foolish words lead to ruin. It is used to advise someone to be careful with their words.

This expression is used to describe a situation where someone expects a positive or profitable outcome from a journey or a new venture. It is often used sarcastically to refer to someone who gives instructions that are overly optimistic or state the obvious, similar to saying 'Good luck and bring back results.'