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This expression is used to describe a person who is a definitive or ultimate solution to a problem, or conversely, someone who is a fierce destroyer of obstacles. In a negative context, it can refer to someone who is as intense or destructive as Mars is considered in astrology for causing ill-effects, or as powerful as Lord Bhairava is in destroying sins.

This proverb contrasts the psychological natures of men and women. It suggests that men tend to be more straightforward, rough, or simple-minded (motu), whereas women possess a more complex, strategic, or far-reaching intelligence (apara buddhi). It is often used to comment on how women can see through situations or plan more effectively than men.

This expression refers to a person who is ruthless and uncompromising when dealing with wrongdoers or sinners. In Telugu culture, Bhairava is a fierce manifestation of Lord Shiva associated with annihilation and justice. The phrase implies that just as Bhairava punishes evil, a person named Papanna (or anyone being described this way) acts as a fearsome judge or punisher for those who commit sins.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where someone who lacks knowledge, experience, or the right perspective cannot appreciate the value or beauty of something. It is equivalent to the English expression 'casting pearls before swine.'

This proverb is used to describe a situation where someone cannot appreciate or value something excellent or beautiful due to their inherent lack of perception, knowledge, or capacity. It implies that for someone who lacks the 'vision' or taste for quality, even the most precious thing is worthless or indifferent.

This proverb is traditionally used to suggest that women possess a unique or unpredictable sharpness of mind, often implying they can think of unconventional or clever solutions that others might miss. It is sometimes used to describe a change of heart or a contrary way of thinking.

This expression refers to someone who acts as a powerful remedy or a destructive force against specific troubles. Just as the planet Mars is associated with warding off bad luck or causing intense change, and Lord Bhairava is the deity who destroys sins, this phrase describes a person or solution that is the ultimate 'antidote' to a particular problem or evil.

This expression is used sarcastically to describe a situation where a person who is already in a comfortable or superior position offers unnecessary advice or makes casual remarks to someone who is struggling or working hard. It highlights the gap between someone who has no worries and someone who is facing difficulties, often used when an idle person critiques someone who is busy.

This proverb highlights a traditional observation about gendered thinking styles. It suggests that men tend to have a blunt or straightforward approach (motu), whereas women possess a more refined, intricate, or farsighted perspective (avara). It is used to contrast the simplicity of a man's logic with the complexity and depth of a woman's intuition.

This proverb highlights a common irony in society where inanimate objects (like stone statues in temples) are adorned with immense wealth and jewelry, while living, breathing people of great virtue or talent (the 'golden' people) suffer in poverty or lack basic necessities. It is used to critique the unfair distribution of resources or the misplaced priorities of society.