మెరుగు పెట్టకగాని మృదువు కాదు అన్నము

This proverb warns against complacency or excessive celebration after narrowly escaping a problem. It suggests that while one might have overcome a current crisis, life is unpredictable, and one should remain humble and prepared for future challenges rather than being overconfident.

This expression is used to highlight a contradiction in behavior or expectations. It suggests that someone who enjoys or is accustomed to pleasant, sweet things (symbolized by the banana) would never knowingly consume something destructive or lethal (symbolized by poison). It is often used to question why someone would choose a harmful path when they know what is good.

This expression is used to describe how perspectives change based on one's situation or state of mind. It signifies that for a powerful or enlightened person, a massive task (mountain) can be as simple as a blade of grass, while for someone in a difficult position, even a tiny problem (blade of grass) can seem like an insurmountable mountain. It is often used in philosophical or spiritual contexts to denote the relativity of problems and the power of perception.

This expression means that excellence or brilliance cannot be achieved without hard work, refinement, or practice. Just as a gem needs to be polished to sparkle, a person or a skill needs consistent effort and improvement to reach its full potential.

This expression is used to describe someone or something of immense value, status, or reputation that remains significant regardless of their current state or circumstances. Just as an elephant provides labor while alive and valuable ivory/hides after death, a great person's legacy or a high-quality asset continues to command respect and value even after its prime.

This expression is used to describe an incompatible or mismatched combination. Just as smooth yogurt and hard, prickly unhusked rice do not blend well or make for a pleasant meal, it refers to situations where two people, things, or ideas are brought together but do not fit or work in harmony.

This proverb describes things that are temporary and superficial. Just as a marketplace is bustling and vibrant only during trading hours and becomes desolate afterward, or a courtesan's beauty is enhanced only for professional allure, some situations or appearances lack depth and permanent value.

This expression is used to describe someone who makes extreme, irrational, or self-destructive decisions when faced with minor discomfort or temporary problems. It highlights the tendency to overreact or choose a permanent 'solution' to a temporary situation.

This proverb is used to describe a person with low tastes or poor character who cannot appreciate the value or quality of something superior. Just as an insect that thrives in filth cannot comprehend the sweetness of jaggery, an ignorant or narrow-minded person cannot understand refined ideas or virtuous things.

This proverb suggests that raw talent, a character, or an object needs refinement and hard work to reach its best state. Just as a stone must be polished to become smooth, humans must undergo discipline or practice to achieve excellence.