మనిషిమీద పీడ మహిమీద పోయింది

This proverb refers to people who are solely focused on their basic needs or selfish gains rather than their duties or spiritual significance. It is used to describe someone who cares more about being fed or compensated than the actual work they are supposed to perform.

This proverb describes someone who is more interested in the perks or rewards of a job rather than the duty itself. It is used to mock people who pretend to be pious or professional but are actually focused solely on their personal gain or their next meal.

This expression highlights the inherent difficulty of changing a person's fundamental nature, thoughts, or stubborn will. It is used to convey that while one can offer advice or guidance, the ultimate control over a person's mind lies with themselves, and external attempts to 'correct' it are often futile.

This expression describes a situation where someone has achieved a high position of power or is involved in a dangerous, high-stakes endeavor that they cannot quit. Just as a person riding a tiger is safe as long as they stay on its back but will be devoured if they step down, this refers to being trapped by one's own success or risky commitments.

This expression is used to describe a series of events happening one after another in quick succession, or a situation where things are piled up or layered. It often refers to a lineage or a sequence of names/entities that follow a specific order or pattern.

This expression is used to describe a situation that is extremely risky, precarious, or requires great skill and caution to handle without causing a disaster. It is synonymous with 'walking on a tightrope' or 'skating on thin ice'.

This proverb describes a situation where a person redirects their frustration or anger from its original source toward someone else who is vulnerable or associated with that source. It is used to point out unfair treatment where an innocent party suffers for someone else's mistake or due to a displaced grudge.

This expression describes a person who lives a carefree, irresponsible, or nomadic lifestyle without any domestic stability or worries. It refers to someone who eats whenever they find food (stored in an 'Utti' or rope-net basket) and sleeps wherever they happen to be in the village, essentially living without any definite home or plan.

This expression refers to someone who focuses on outward appearances, vanity, or superficial shows of status while lacking actual substance, property, or a solid foundation. It describes a person who prioritizes pride and showing off over practical stability.

This expression describes a situation where one's efforts lead to an unexpected or unintended outcome that is much larger or more significant than the original goal. It is used when a small attempt results in a major achievement or, conversely, when someone misses their target but accidentally succeeds at something else entirely.