కూర్చున్న కూతురు కూలిపోయింది, చేసిన కోడలు చేవదేలింది

This expression is used to describe a situation where money or resources lent or invested are completely lost. It signifies a total loss where neither the profit/interest nor the original capital is recoverable. It is often used as a cautionary remark about bad debts or risky ventures.

This expression reflects a philosophical or fatalistic outlook, suggesting that whatever happens—whether driven by physical actions or mental intentions—is ultimately for the best or part of a larger destiny. It is often used to provide consolation during unexpected outcomes or to emphasize that things work out for the better in the long run.

This proverb is used to mock someone's poor workmanship or a weak, fragile result. It highlights the absurdity of blaming a minor, insignificant event for the failure of something that should have been strong, implying that the work was fundamentally flawed from the start.

This proverb highlights the importance of hardship and a simple, rugged lifestyle in building strength versus the weakness caused by a pampered or luxurious lifestyle. In a practical sense, it suggests that basic, essential nutrients (salt/minerals) and hard work make one robust, whereas rich food (dal/protein) without corresponding physical strain leads to lethargy and lack of vigor. It is used to advise against over-indulgence and to value resilience.

This proverb highlights the irony of high expectations. It suggests that even if you handpick someone (like a daughter-in-law) thinking they will be perfect, they might still turn out to be troublesome or disrespectful. It is used to describe situations where something we desired or chose ourselves ends up causing us distress or irony.

This proverb highlights tasks that are futile and result in no appreciation or lasting benefit. Just as decorating a corpse is useless because the body is lifeless, working for a royal palace (or a fickle authority) often goes unrewarded and unrecognized, regardless of the effort put in. It is used to describe thankless jobs or wasted labor.

This expression is used to highlight that blame often lies with the perpetrator or natural circumstances rather than the inanimate victim. Just as a sari cannot stop a moth from eating it and a field cannot stop a pest from infesting it, some damage is inevitable when an external destructive force acts upon something passive. It is often used to sarcastically question why someone is blaming the victim for the harm caused by others.

This proverb describes a situation where someone loses what they already possessed while greedily chasing something extra or trying to manage two things at once. It is used to highlight total loss resulting from poor judgment or over-ambition.

This expression is used to describe a situation where the effort or resources invested are exactly equal to the result obtained, leaving no profit or extra benefit. It refers to a 'break-even' scenario where one's hard work only just covers the basic costs, often used when someone feels their efforts were barely worth the outcome.

This proverb is used to describe a biased attitude where parents overlook their own son's faults or give him excessive credit while being overly critical, dismissive, or demanding toward the daughter-in-law. It highlights the unequal treatment and double standards often found in family dynamics.