లంకలో పుట్టినవారెల్లా రాక్షసులే.

This proverb highlights that an individual's nature or reputation is often judged by their environment or origin rather than their personal character. It is used to describe how people are stereotyped based on the company they keep or the place they come from.

This expression describes a hypocrite who pretends to be pious, virtuous, or godly by outward appearances or speech, but possesses a wicked and cruel nature internally. It is used to warn others about individuals who use religion or a 'good person' persona as a facade to hide their malicious intentions.

This expression is used to describe a situation where a conflict, competition, or effort results in absolutely no benefit for any of the parties involved. Just as dust and mud are worthless, it implies that both the 'good' side and the 'bad' side ended up with nothing but waste or trouble, signifying a lose-lose situation or a completely futile outcome.

This expression is used to describe something that has existed since the very beginning or has been a tradition since time immemorial. It signifies that a practice or an event is as old as the foundation of the place or community itself.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where someone is searching frantically for something that they already possess or that is right with them. It highlights human absent-mindedness or the irony of looking far and wide for something that is close at hand.

This expression describes something that was extremely short-lived or a situation where a person enjoyed a very brief period of success or life. It refers to the consecutive lunar mansions (Nakshatras) in the Hindu calendar; since Pubba follows Makha immediately, it signifies a very small window of time between the beginning and the end.

This expression is used to highlight a stark contrast between two people or things, usually siblings or items from the same source. It compares one that is virtuous, high-quality, or beautiful (sandalwood) to another that is useless, inferior, or unpleasant (castor oil residue).

This expression suggests that good people can sometimes have children with bad traits or wicked behavior (metaphorically 'demons'), but it is highly unlikely or impossible for truly evil or inherently cruel individuals to produce someone with saintly or humanistic qualities. It is often used to comment on lineage, upbringing, and the unpredictable nature of character inheritance.

This proverb highlights the importance of timing and maturity. It suggests that crops planted during the favorable Mithuna season (early monsoon) yield well, and a son born when the father is at his prime/mature age (symbolized by a thick mustache) will grow up to be supportive and responsible when the father needs him most.

This expression is used to generalize that everyone belonging to a certain group, family, or place is inherently bad or malicious. It is often used when one encounters a series of people from the same background who all behave poorly, leading to the cynical conclusion that the entire group is the same.