మబ్బులు చెదిరిపోయినా వాననీరు నిలిచే ఉంటుంది.

This proverb is used to describe things that naturally follow a specific path or instinct. Just as water naturally flows toward lower ground (slopes), certain events or human tendencies are inevitable. It is often used to imply that truth will eventually come out or that people naturally gravitate towards their own kind or interests.

Used to describe someone who has lost their riches or status but continues to maintain their old lifestyle, pride, or sophisticated manners. It is often used to highlight that class or character doesn't disappear just because one's financial situation has changed.

This proverb is used to imply that it is natural and inevitable for someone to utilize the resources or opportunities available in their immediate environment. It is often used to suggest that a person in a position of power or proximity to wealth will likely take advantage of it, sometimes hinting at subtle corruption or inevitable influence.

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 signify that certain things, like one's past actions, character, or consequences, are inseparable from an individual. It often implies that one cannot escape their own identity or the results of their deeds.

This expression describes a situation where one useless or ruined thing is given to someone who is already in a helpless or destitute state. It refers to a mock charity or a futile gesture where neither the giver is making a sacrifice nor the receiver is getting any benefit. It is used to mock instances where someone tries to solve a problem with a worthless solution.

This expression highlights the immutable truths of nature and life. It is used to describe a situation where certain things are permanent and unchangeable (like a mountain), while others are transient and constantly in flux (like flowing valley water). It suggests accepting the inherent nature of people or situations.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where, despite a massive failure or the loss of everything significant, something trivial, minor, or unnecessary remains intact. It highlights misplaced priorities or the irony of small things surviving when the foundations are gone.

This proverb emphasizes the lasting impact of words compared to the temporary nature of time. While moments pass and hardships are forgotten, a promise made or a hurtful word spoken stays in people's memories forever. It is used to advise someone to be careful with their speech and to honor their commitments.

This proverb is used to describe the tendency of people to exaggerate the value or qualities of something or someone only after they are gone or lost. It highlights how people romanticize the past or overestimate the worth of a missed opportunity.