లోన చెదలు పుట్టదా గిట్టదా

This expression reflects a philosophical view on the cycle of life and death. It is used to remind others that death is an inevitable outcome of birth and that one should not be overly attached to worldly life or fear the end, as it is a natural law of existence.

This expression is used to describe a situation where a specific person's arrival or a particular action becomes the root cause for the downfall or ruin of a group, place, or organization. It implies that an event which might seem normal initially is actually a precursor to inevitable destruction.

This proverb describes a moral dilemma or a 'no-win' situation. It suggests that lying leads to a lack of sustenance or prosperity (guilt/consequences), while telling the harsh truth might lead to social isolation or lack of even basic support. It is used to describe situations where both honesty and dishonesty carry difficult consequences.

This expression describes a person who is highly unsocial, antisocial, or finds it difficult to get along with neighbors. Just as a snake gourd creeper needs a lot of space and tends to interfere with or be affected by surrounding plants, this refers to individuals who are constantly at odds with those living near them.

This proverb is used to emphasize that external appearances or imitations cannot replace the value or dignity of the original. Just as brass may shine like gold but lacks its intrinsic worth, someone pretending to be of high character or status without having the actual virtues will eventually be revealed. It is often used to remind people to stay in touch with reality and not be fooled by superficial substitutes.

This expression is used sarcastically to indicate that the speaker is not a fool and cannot be easily deceived. By saying 'the same goldsmith pierced my ears too', the speaker implies they have as much experience, wisdom, or sharpness as the person trying to trick them.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where someone makes a deliberate choice or takes a specific risk hoping for a great result, but ends up with a disappointing or defective outcome. It highlights the irony of a hand-picked path leading to failure.

This proverb emphasizes that hard work leads to fruitful results, while laziness or procrastination leads to waste and decay. It is used to motivate someone to put in effort to reap rewards rather than letting opportunities rot away.

This expression is used to convey that the inherent nature or character of a person or object cannot be changed by external processes or superficial treatments. Just as intense heat cannot turn a base metal like brass into gold, artificial efforts cannot change a person's fundamental traits or true value.

This proverb highlights the inherent incompatibility between certain states of being. Just as an envious or hostile person finds fault with everyone and everything in the world, the truth can never coexist with or tolerate falsehood. It is used to describe situations where people or concepts are fundamentally opposed to one another.