మసిబొగ్గు కస్తూరిమహిమ దీపించినా పరిమళానంద సౌభాగ్యం మీదు

In one’s life, health is more essential than material wealth and so it should not be neglected.

This proverb describes a situation where someone takes a foolish risk or acts with extreme negligence and then expects a miracle or divine intervention to save them. It is used to criticize people who do not take necessary precautions yet blame fate or ask for God's help when things inevitably go wrong.

This proverb is used to describe a person who tries to cover up their mistakes or accidents by attributing them to divine will or some noble cause. It mocks the hypocrisy of justifying a failure or a clumsy act as if it were a pre-planned or spiritual event.

This expression highlights that a person's true nature, status, and the respect they truly earned are only visible once they no longer hold a position of authority. It is used to caution against being arrogant while in power, as the real 'wealth' is how people treat you after you step down.

This expression refers to a person or thing in a highly precarious or unstable position. Just as a tree on a riverbank is at constant risk of being uprooted or washed away by floods, it describes someone whose life, job, or situation is uncertain and could collapse at any moment.

This proverb is used to describe a person whose talent, potential, or great qualities are evident right from their childhood or the very beginning of their career. It is similar to the English expression 'Morning shows the day'.

This expression is used to signify that certain qualities or virtues are inherent and inseparable from specific things or people. Just as the fragrant Marjoram plant is synonymous with its scent, a person's reputation or identity is often tied to their inherent nature or the company they keep.

This expression describes a situation where both parties in a conflict remain bitter enemies even after the incident is over. The 'snake' is angry because it lost its prey, and the 'frog' is resentful because it was attacked. It is used to illustrate deep-seated, mutual animosity where no reconciliation is possible because both sides feel wronged.

This traditional proverb reflects historical family dynamics in joint households. It suggests that a daughter-in-law's life is easier and freer from social restrictions or additional household responsibilities when there are fewer male siblings-in-law to cater to or be wary of, implying that a smaller family circle leads to more peace for the bride.

This proverb is used to describe someone who takes personal credit for an outcome that was actually a result of pure luck or external circumstances. It mocks people who boast about their greatness or 'powers' when they have done something foolish or risky and happened to succeed by chance.