మెడ తడవడం పూసల కొటికే.

This is an agricultural proverb related to the rain stars (Karthalu). It suggests that the rainfall during the Punarvasu and Pushyami periods is often very light or scanty, barely enough to dampen the ground, let alone support significant water accumulation.

This proverb highlights that repetitive or redundant actions often lead to unnecessary exhaustion or wasted effort. It specifically suggests that doing something only to undo it immediately (like serving food and taking it back) results in losing the benefit or joy, and enduring pain for no productive outcome is futile. It is used to describe tasks that are laborious but yield no meaningful result.

This expression reflects a philosophical view on the cycle of life and death. It is used to remind others that death is an inevitable outcome of birth and that one should not be overly attached to worldly life or fear the end, as it is a natural law of existence.

This proverb describes a situation where someone shows affection or attention to a person only because they want something from them. It implies ulterior motives behind seemingly kind actions, much like someone touching a neck only to check or steal the jewelry on it.

This expression is used to describe someone who is overly fastidious, obsessively traditional, or focuses unnecessarily on minute, trivial rules and rituals (Chadastham). It implies that a particular place or person is synonymous with being difficult or eccentric about petty matters.

This expression describes someone who pretends to be pious, innocent, or disinterested while actually waiting for a selfish opportunity. Just as a stork stands still like a monk only to catch a fish, it refers to hypocritical behavior or hidden agendas.

This expression refers to internal conflicts or domestic feuds that lead to the complete destruction of one's own family or group. It originates from the Mahabharata, where a structural iron bolt (musalam) led to the infighting and eventual demise of the Yadava dynasty. It is used to describe a situation where a small internal issue escalates and ruins everyone involved from within.

This proverb highlights the cyclical and inevitable nature of life and worldly affairs. It conveys that everything that begins must end, everything that rises must eventually fall, and fluctuations (like market prices) are a natural part of existence. It is used to suggest that change is the only constant and to encourage stoicism during transitions.

This expression refers to internal strife or a domestic conflict that leads to the total destruction of a group or family from within. It originates from the Mahabharata, where a mystical iron mace (musalam) was born to a Yadava prince, eventually causing the mutual destruction of the entire Yadava dynasty. It is used to describe situations where internal bickering or an unexpected internal cause leads to a downfall.

This expression is used to describe a person who is completely alone, has no relatives, or no connections whatsoever. It signifies absolute isolation or the lack of any support system, often used when referring to a person who has no family to call their own.

* Trane, schau Wem! † Fidati era un buon uomo, Noutifdare era meglio.