మేడిపండు జూడ మేలిమైయుండును పొట్టవిచ్చి చూడ పురుగులుండు.

This sarcastic proverb is used to mock someone who, despite having high-status associations or an educated background, displays extreme ignorance or lack of basic common sense. 'Ghritam' actually means ghee (clarified butter) in Sanskrit, so equating it to buffalo dung highlights a humorous and deep level of stupidity.

This expression is used to describe people who get overly excited, show off, or act prematurely even with the slightest opportunity or success. It draws a parallel to how termites or insects sprout wings and swarm out at the very first sign of rain.

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 suggests that just as a fig fruit looks beautiful and smooth on the outside but may contain insects inside, a person's outward appearance or calm demeanor can be deceptive. It is typically used to remark that one cannot judge a woman's true character or the complexities of her mind solely based on her external appearance.

This proverb is used to describe something that looks beautiful or perfect on the outside but is rotten, corrupt, or flawed on the inside. It serves as a warning not to judge things solely by their outward appearance.

This proverb is used to describe something or someone that looks attractive, polished, or perfect on the outside but is actually rotten, corrupt, or empty on the inside. It is equivalent to the English expression 'All that glitters is not gold' and is often used to warn against judging by outward appearances.

This expression is used to describe something or someone that looks attractive, perfect, or virtuous on the outside but is actually rotten, corrupt, or full of flaws on the inside. It is often applied to deceptive appearances or hypocritical behavior.

This expression refers to something that looks beautiful or perfect on the outside but is rotten, infested, or hollow on the inside. It is used to describe deceptive appearances, hypocritical people, or situations that are not as good as they seem.

This expression emphasizes that happiness and satisfaction are states of mind. If one's mental state is disturbed, sorrowful, or unhealthy, no amount of physical luxury or sensory pleasure can bring joy. It is used to highlight that true contentment comes from within, not just from the external body or surroundings.

This expression is used when someone is in a dilemma or a state of confusion between two tasks or priorities, implying that they cannot focus on one thing without worrying about the other. It describes a situation where a person is overwhelmed by multiple responsibilities.