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This proverb is used to describe a person who tries to show off or maintain a high social status they cannot afford, and in the process of pretending, they lose the basic necessities they already had. It serves as a warning against vanity and prioritizing false prestige over practical reality.

This proverb is used to describe a person who lacks class or character and will behave according to their base nature even if they are given a position of honor or high status. It implies that a person's inherent traits do not change regardless of the luxury or opportunities provided to them.

This is a traditional proverb reflecting old superstitions. It suggests that a wife who always speaks in a weak, sad, or whining tone brings bad luck or negativity to a household. In a broader sense, it is used to describe how a constant pessimistic attitude can affect the prosperity of a family.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where a person who is already causing immense destruction or committing a great evil does not care about minor rules, superstitions, or consequences. It implies that when a major catastrophe (Mari - the goddess of plague) occurs, trivialities like 'Vaarashoola' (inauspicious directions for travel based on the day of the week) are irrelevant.

This proverb emphasizes that self-respect and the respect of one's own family are the foundation of social status. If a person is not valued or respected within their own home, outsiders and even those in subordinate positions will naturally lose respect for them. It serves as a reminder to maintain dignity and unity within the household.

This proverb describes a situation where someone goes to a great deal of trouble, effort, or travels a long distance for a very noble or significant purpose, but ends up bringing back something trivial, useless, or base. It is used to mock people who waste major opportunities or resources on insignificant outcomes.

This proverb is used to describe someone who goes on a long, arduous journey or undertakes a significant task, only to return with something trivial, worthless, or useless. It highlights the irony of putting in great effort for a meaningless result.

Great labour and small results.

This expression is used to describe a situation where something beautiful, valuable, or sophisticated is given to someone who cannot appreciate its worth or is completely unsuitable for it. It highlights the mismatch between an elegant ornament and an unworthy recipient, often used to mock unnecessary or tasteless ornamentation.

This expression means that a person's basic nature or character does not change simply by visiting holy places or changing their environment. It is used to suggest that external rituals or travels cannot transform someone who lacks internal merit or nobility.

This proverb is a play on words using the Telugu word 'Raju' (to kindle/to be a ruler). It suggests that once a fire is lit or once a husband's temper is ignited, trouble or heat is inevitable. It is used to describe situations where a conflict or a process, once started, will naturally run its course and cause distress.