మొండికీ బండకూ నూరేండ్లాయుస్సు

This expression is used to highlight the impermanence of material things or to suggest that nothing lasts forever. It is often used as a philosophical reminder to accept wear and tear, or the eventual end of something, implying that expectations of eternal durability are unrealistic.

This expression is used to describe a situation where a simple or crude person receives a treatment or celebration that is equally crude or low-quality. It suggests that the arrangements or surroundings match the character or status of the person involved.

This proverb is used to describe how people who are extremely stubborn or insensitive to criticism often survive or persist for a long time without being affected by external circumstances. It implies that just as a hard rock is not easily damaged, a thick-skinned or obstinate person continues their ways unaffected by others' opinions or hardships.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where someone constantly faces life-threatening risks or severe crises but survives them all to live a long life. It is often applied to people who frequently fall ill or encounter accidents yet remain resilient, or to situations that seem on the verge of collapse but somehow persist indefinitely.

This expression reflects a clever or humorous priority system. While it sounds like a blessing, it implies that the speaker and their children should live a fixed long life (100 years), but the husband's lifespan is tied to the existence of the world—which could either mean eternity or simply staying as long as everyone else does. It is often used to describe someone who prioritizes themselves and their children first, or sometimes in a satirical way regarding domestic blessings.

This is a traditional Telugu blessing often used by elders when someone sneezes or during auspicious occasions. It expresses a wish for divine protection and a long, healthy life.

This expression is used to describe a situation where someone constantly faces life-threatening risks or extreme difficulties on a daily basis, yet somehow manages to survive and live a long life. It characterizes a life of perpetual uncertainty and narrow escapes.

This expression describes a situation where someone faces constant, life-threatening risks or severe challenges every single day, yet somehow manages to survive and continue living for a long time. It is used to characterize a life full of perpetual uncertainty or a job/situation that is dangerously unstable despite its longevity.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where an extremely stubborn or difficult person finally meets someone who can control, match, or overpower them. It is equivalent to the English expression 'To meet one's match' or 'Diamond cuts diamond.'

This expression is used to describe extreme selfishness or a person's narrow-minded focus on their own well-being over others, even their own spouse. It originates from a sarcastic story where a woman prays for longevity for herself and her children, but when it comes to her husband, she indifferently wishes him the same fate as any random person in the world. It is used to mock someone who lacks true empathy for their close ones or displays hypocritical concern.

The prayer of a wife who did not love her lord.