మనస్సుకు మనస్సే సాక్షి.

This proverb is used to describe an elderly person who continues to have youthful desires, enthusiasm, or immature thoughts that do not match their actual age. It highlights the contrast between physical aging and a youthful or spirited mindset.

This proverb suggests that a person's inner thoughts, preoccupations, or biases often manifest in the results or predictions they receive, or that one's own mindset influences how they perceive external information. It is used to imply that what we experience is often a reflection of our own internal state or that people hear what they want to hear based on their existing thoughts.

This proverb highlights that while it is easy to measure or understand physical and material things, it is impossible to truly know or measure a person's inner thoughts, intentions, or character. It is often used to advise caution when trusting people, as their outward appearance may not reflect their hidden motives.

This proverb means that the true character and goodness of a person are fully recognized and validated by the world only after their death. It is often used to suggest that while people may overlook or criticize someone during their lifetime, their virtues are finally honored when they are gone.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where two people who are equally unreliable or biased support each other's claims. It suggests that a witness is just as questionable as the person they are defending, or that their support is expected because of their close association.

This expression is used to describe a situation where two parties who are naturally biased or complicit with each other stand as witnesses for one another. It implies that the testimony is untrustworthy because both parties have a mutual interest or are equally corrupt, much like how a cat and mouse 'working together' would be an absurdity or a conspiracy.

This expression describes a hypocritical person who speaks very sweetly and kindly but harbors malicious intentions or hatred internally. It is used to warn others about people who are outwardly pleasant but inwardly deceitful.

This expression highlights how human perception and relationships are entirely dependent on one's mindset or mood. When you like someone or are in a good mood, you treat them with respect (Malli - a respectful name); when you are displeased or lose interest, you treat the same person with disregard (Elli - a derogatory or casual way to address someone). It is used to describe fickle-mindedness or how subjective feelings dictate one's behavior toward others.

This proverb warns that excessive indulgence in physical or worldly pleasures eventually leads to ill health or suffering. It is used to emphasize the importance of moderation and the inevitable consequences of over-enjoyment.

This proverb emphasizes that truth and character don't require external proof; their results speak for themselves. Just as the presence of water proves a well's worth, a person's good deeds or true nature serve as their own evidence.