మారిన తన యింటికి రమ్మనినవానిని నమ్మరాదు

This expression warns against the dangers of insincere praise. It suggests that flattery is harmful because it makes the giver a hypocrite or a liar, and it makes the receiver arrogant or delusional, ultimately leading to the downfall of both parties.

This proverb describes a person who completely ignores the original purpose of a task or instruction and instead focuses on their own comfort or personal interests. It is used to mock someone's irresponsibility or lack of focus when they are sent on an errand but get distracted by something trivial or beneficial to themselves.

This expression is used to describe someone who makes up excuses or finds irrelevant reasons to avoid something they no longer need or want. It illustrates a situation where a person, having recovered from an illness, tries to dismiss the doctor by citing a completely unrelated and silly reason (like a dog having given birth in the house) to justify why they won't take further treatment or pay for services.

This expression is used sarcastically or humorously when someone receives an unexpected or formal invitation to a place where they expect to be treated with great respect or served a grand meal. It is often used to describe situations where one anticipates being the center of attention or expects a reward for their presence.

Timmanna is a jocose term for a monkey. The boisterous fun at the time of investing a Brahmachâr with the sacerdotal thread is called in joke Timmannabanti, the monkey feast.

This expression means that the labor or efforts of a person without a family or support system are often wasted or unacknowledged. In a broader sense, it highlights that when one works only for themselves without anyone to share the benefits or the burden, the true value of that work is lost.

This proverb highlights the destructive power of stress and constant worry (chinta). While a funeral pyre (chiti) only consumes a person after they have passed away, mental anxiety and grief consume a person while they are still alive, destroying their peace and health. It is used to advise someone against excessive worrying.

This proverb emphasizes the unwavering reliability and nurturing nature of one's mother and the land (earth). It suggests that respecting and depending on these two fundamental sources of life ensures a person's well-being and success, as they never betray those who believe in them.

This proverb describes a situation where someone seeks unnecessary or irrelevant help for a problem that is already resolved, or refers to someone who makes foolish, ill-timed inquiries in unsuitable places. It highlights redundant actions or the absurdity of looking for professional solutions in an environment where they are clearly unavailable or unneeded.

This proverb emphasizes eternal gratitude towards two specific benefactors: the father-in-law (who gave his daughter's hand in marriage) and the doctor or person who restored one's vision. It suggests that these are life-altering gifts that deserve lifelong respect and remembrance.

This proverb is used to describe situations where a conflict or injury might be resolved, but the emotional pain, memory, or damage to a reputation persists. It emphasizes that while physical or immediate problems can be fixed, the lasting impact or 'scar' stays forever.