మబ్బులో పొద్దు మగడాలిని చెరిచును

This expression is used to describe a situation where an event is occurring at a highly inconvenient, odd, or inappropriate time. It suggests that the timing is poorly planned or that someone is demanding attention when others are busy or resting.

This proverb describes a person with a deeply resentful or jealous nature who causes harm through their actions while alive and leaves behind such a mess or negative legacy that others suffer even after they are gone. It is used to describe people whose spiteful character knows no bounds.

This proverb highlights that courage and self-confidence are more valuable than material wealth. It is used to describe a situation where a person, despite having financial resources, cannot achieve anything or defend themselves because they lack the necessary boldness or character.

This proverb suggests that excessive intimacy or being too crowded/interfering in a shared arrangement or partnership can lead to conflicts and eventually spoil the relationship or the work being done together.

This proverb is used to describe things that are temporary or short-lived. Just as clouds appearing during the Sankranti festival (winter) do not result in rain and disappear quickly, the excitement or temporary joy of poor/underprivileged people was historically seen as fleeting because their circumstances remained unchanged.

This expression is used to describe a situation where someone is so engrossed in their work or a specific activity that they lose track of time and don't realize it is getting late. It can also imply a subtle delay or a state of being unaware of the passing time due to one's surroundings.

This expression refers to the short daylight hours during the winter season (Magha month). It describes a situation where the day ends so quickly that people find themselves rushing to complete their chores, leaving no time for leisure or conversation.

This proverb describes the anxiety and pressure daughters-in-law in traditional households felt regarding their workload. When the sun disappears early due to clouds, they panic because it signals the end of the day, yet their heavy household chores are far from finished, fearing the consequences or criticism from their mothers-in-law.

This expression suggests that if you want to defeat or take revenge on a powerful or wicked enemy, you must exercise extreme patience. Instead of acting impulsively, one should wait for the right moment or a vulnerability to strike effectively.

This is a traditional agricultural observation or proverb related to weather patterns. It suggests that if clouds appear during the lunar month of Margasira (usually occurring in Nov-Dec), it is a precursor to rainfall in the month of Magha (Jan-Feb). It is used to describe predictable seasonal cycles or the relationship between specific weather signs and their eventual outcomes.