కూడబెట్టిన కొద్దీ కుండలమ్ముకొని తిన్నట్లు

This expression is used to describe a situation where someone unnecessarily invites trouble or a burdensome task through their own actions. It implies that a person has self-inflicted a headache or problem that could have been easily avoided.

This expression is used to describe a situation where someone relies on an unreliable or untrustworthy person for support, only to be abandoned when they are needed most. It highlights the foolishness of trusting someone who has no real commitment to you, leading to inevitable disappointment and helplessness in a public or critical situation.

This expression refers to things that grow or refine with effort and time. It suggests that just as a path reveals itself as you walk, a household or a task becomes more stable and organized the more care and resources you put into it. It is often used to describe how experience builds over time or how investments lead to better stability.

This proverb describes a situation where someone gives away something extremely valuable (pearls) in exchange for something trivial or of very little value (jujube fruits). It is used to point out a foolish trade, a lack of judgment, or wasting precious resources/talents on insignificant goals.

This proverb reflects traditional beliefs that a man's prosperity and success are determined by his current planetary period (Dasha/Fate), while the blessing of having good children is a result of the merits earned through charity and good deeds (Daana). It implies that different aspects of life are governed by different karmic outcomes.

This proverb describes a situation where a person lacks the very thing they produce or specialize in. It is used to point out the irony when an expert or a provider does not have access to their own services or products for personal use.

This proverb suggests that a person's character, intellect, and behavior are often influenced by their upbringing, heritage, and the environment they are raised in. It is used to describe how traditional practices and inherent traits are passed down through generations within a specific group or family.

This proverb suggests that tasks or complications can expand as you engage with them, but stability and progress come from consistent effort and arrangement. It is used to describe how journeys or projects feel longer as you go, yet gain structure as you manage them.

Donka is a path between two fields. Kuduru is a ledge made with earth round a mortar in which grain is pounded.

This proverb emphasizes the importance of self-reliance and the danger of depending on unreliable sources. Relying on someone who owes you money (a debtor) to fund your shopping at a market is risky as they may fail to pay. Similarly, relying on a secret lover for protection or company at a public fair is unwise as their commitment is often unstable or hidden. It serves as a warning against putting one's trust in people who lack accountability or official obligation.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where someone leverages the reputation, fame, or legacy of their ancestors or a powerful person to gain personal benefit, rather than relying on their own merit.