మబ్బులో పొద్దు మాయమైపోతే, కోడళ్ళ ప్రాణాలు కొలికిళ్ళకొచ్చాయి.

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 expression highlights the fundamental importance of food for survival. It conveys that food is the essence of life and that all living beings depend on it to exist. It is often used to remind people of the sacredness of food and the necessity of basic sustenance before pursuing higher spiritual or intellectual goals.

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 proverb describes a situation where an opportunity was missed or time was wasted due to the laziness or deception of others, and now the person in a subordinate position (the daughter-in-law) is forced to face the difficult consequences or hard labor. It is used when someone's negligence leads to another person being burdened with heavy responsibilities at the last minute.

This proverb reflects a common human bias and double standard within families. It highlights how parents often overlook their own child's faults (viewing them with affection) while being overly critical, dismissive, or insensitive toward their daughter-in-law's efforts and intelligence.

This expression is used to describe a situation where someone takes a complex, roundabout way to do something that could be done simply and directly. It refers to the act of reaching around the back of the head to touch the nose instead of touching it directly from the front.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where a lot of fuss or decoration is made over something small (symbolized by the black beads), but the final result or the heavy-duty part of the task is disproportionately large or burdensome (symbolized by the heavy grindstone). It highlights the irony between superficial appearances and the reality of the effort or outcome.

This proverb is used to describe a temporary authority or a brief period of freedom. It refers to someone who acts like a boss only because their superior or elder is momentarily away. It highlights that one's power or pleasure is transient and dependent on the absence of a higher authority.

This proverb is used to describe a person's inherent nature or character. It implies that a person's fundamental qualities, reputation, or past actions remain associated with them even after they are gone or have lost their power. It is often used to suggest that one cannot easily change their true identity or that a legacy (good or bad) persists.

This proverb highlights how deceptive weather or situations can lead to unintended consequences. It refers to a situation where a woman might misjudge the time due to a cloudy sky (thinking it's still early or already late) and fail to complete her chores or return home on time, leading to misunderstandings or criticism regarding her character or diligence.