కూలిబంటు కొకమాలబంటు, మాలబంటు కొక మద్దెలకాడు

This expression describes a person's extreme versatility or their ability to adapt to any situation, no matter how high or low. It is often used to refer to someone who is a 'jack of all trades' or someone who can carry out a task with great dignity but is also willing to do the humble grunt work when required.

This expression is used to describe someone who is exceptionally capable, hardworking, or loyal, comparing them to the legendary Hanuman despite lacking the physical attribute (the tail). It is often used to praise someone's strength and dedication.

This proverb is used to criticize hypocrisy or the tendency to treat one's own people with neglect or minimal effort while going to great lengths and providing luxuries to impress outsiders or strangers. It highlights the irony of being frugal or indifferent at home while being extravagant and attentive elsewhere.

This proverb is used to describe things that are persistent or situations that lose their initial charm quickly. It suggests that just as the aloe vera plant stays green and fleshy for a long time without drying up easily, the 'honeymoon period' or the special treatment a new daughter-in-law receives is very brief before she is expected to handle all household responsibilities.

A daughter-in-law is never a stranger.

This proverb is used to describe a person who lacks skill or makes a mistake, but blames their tools, environment, or others instead of admitting their own incompetence. It is equivalent to the English proverb 'A bad workman always blames his tools.'

This expression highlights the reciprocal relationship between a leader and a follower. It suggests that a noble, just, and great leader (like Lord Rama) will naturally inspire and command the absolute loyalty, dedication, and strength of an extraordinary subordinate (like Hanuman). It is used to imply that the quality of a team or worker often reflects the quality of their leadership.

This expression is used to describe someone who is deeply immersed or stuck in a situation, often referring to being overwhelmed by debts, troubles, or being deeply involved in a specific task or emotion. It signifies a state of being nearly submerged or overwhelmed.

This expression is used to question someone who tries to find a positive or justifying excuse for every insult or bad behavior directed at them. It highlights that no matter how one tries to dress it up, an insult remains an insult.

This proverb is used to illustrate relative scale and consequences. If a giant or a very strong person/entity is struggling or overwhelmed by a situation, a small or weak person would be completely submerged or destroyed by it. It highlights that if a great obstacle affects the mighty, it will surely be insurmountable for the small.

This proverb suggests that a sensible or good-hearted person understands a situation or correction through simple advice or words, whereas a stubborn or foolish person only learns through harsh treatment or physical force. It is used to describe the difference in how people respond to discipline based on their character.