మాల కూటికి లోబడ్డా, పప్పు బద్ద దొరకదు.

This proverb is used to describe things that are incredibly rare, non-existent, or impossible to find even for those with great wisdom or supernatural powers. It highlights the absurdity of searching for things that do not exist in nature, often used to mock someone's futile pursuit of an imaginary or impossible goal.

This proverb emphasizes that material wealth (nidhi) is temporary and can be deceptive or easily lost, whereas one's character, wisdom, or intellect (buddhi) is the only true, steadfast, and reliable asset. It is used to remind people to prioritize moral values and knowledge over the pursuit of riches.

This expression is used to describe someone who is extremely busy or overcommitted. Just as a priest responsible for rituals in a thousand different homes is always on the move and never in one place, it refers to a person who is difficult to track down because they have too many tasks or locations to attend to.

This proverb is used to describe a person who shamelessly goes back to something they previously rejected, insulted, or abandoned. It highlights a lack of self-respect or dignity in seeking out discarded things or toxic situations for personal gain.

Borrowing used to be viewed as undesirable in the past. People, now under the influence of consumerism, want to live on their future income. It is still wisdom to be neither a borrower nor a lender, in the words of Shakespeare.

This proverb describes a person who lives recklessly beyond their means. It refers to someone who spends borrowed money on luxuries or fine food (represented by 'pappukoodu') without worrying about how they will repay the debt later. It is used to critique poor financial planning and hedonistic behavior.

This proverb is used to describe a person who is extremely busy or in high demand because they serve too many people or handle too many responsibilities. It highlights that someone with too many commitments becomes unavailable or hard to reach when specifically needed.

This proverb suggests that no matter how experienced or clever a person is at committing wrongful acts, they will eventually be caught or their secrets will be exposed. It is used to imply that one's past misdeeds or habitual dishonesty will inevitably catch up with them.

This expression is used to signify inevitability. In traditional lore, it implies that certain natural signs—like a reddening eye (anger or irritation) or a reddening sky (atmospheric changes)—are precursors to an unavoidable outcome, such as rainfall or a release of tension. It is used to suggest that once certain conditions are met, the result is bound to happen.

This expression is used to indicate that a certain trick, manipulation, or strategy will not work with a particular person or in a specific situation. It is often said when someone realizes another person's ulterior motives and refuses to be fooled by them.