మొండికీ బండకూ నూరేండ్లు ఆయుస్సు.

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 means that destiny is inevitable and cannot be changed by constant worrying or grief. It is used to suggest that one should accept what is written in their fate (Prarabdha Karma) rather than dwelling on things beyond their control.

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 sarcastic expression is used when someone acts selfishly or unjustly at the expense of others. It implies that a life built on the suffering or curses of others is a dubious blessing, often used to mock someone who is gaining wealth or power by harming their community.

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 how people who are insensitive, thick-skinned, or stubborn often seem to live long lives or remain unaffected by difficulties, unlike sensitive or soft-hearted people. It can also imply that items or people who are tough and unyielding endure the longest.

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.