ముడివేశాక ముండయినా ముతకయినా తప్పదు

This proverb is used to describe a persistent, annoying problem or a person who remains a constant nuisance without any resolution. It refers to a situation that is stuck in a stagnant, unpleasant state where there is neither an end to the trouble nor any relief from the daily difficulties associated with it.

This expression emphasizes consistency and appropriateness in one's conduct. It suggests that a person's outward appearance or actions (vesham) should align with their speech or status (bhasha). It is used to advise someone to act or dress according to the context, profession, or the words they speak.

This is a rhetorical expression or a riddle-like saying often used to discuss the cyclical nature of things or to question priorities. 'Eruvaka' refers to the traditional festival marking the beginning of the plowing season. It highlights the deep connection between the arrival of rains (rivers) and the start of agricultural activity.

This proverb is used to convey that one's destiny or the consequences of their fate cannot be escaped simply by changing locations or seeking divine intervention. It highlights the inevitability of certain hardships and is often used when someone tries to run away from their problems only to find them following them anyway.

This expression is used to emphasize that once a project is started, a responsibility is taken, or a commitment is made, one must see it through regardless of the quality or the difficulties involved. It suggests that once something belongs to you or is your creation, you cannot simply discard it.

This proverb emphasizes that anything in life should be done in moderation and within a specific timeframe. Just as a guest or a feast becomes burdensome after three days, or medicine loses its purpose or becomes harmful if taken too long, everything has an optimal duration. It is used to advise someone not to overstay their welcome or overdo a particular activity.

This expression refers to 'Moola Vana' (rains during the Moola Nakshatram period) which are traditionally believed to be persistent and heavy. Metaphorically, it is used to describe a situation, problem, or consequence that is inevitable and bound to cause significant impact or trouble once it begins. It implies that certain events must run their full course before they subside.

This expression describes an act of extreme greed or unreasonable demands. It refers to a situation where a person who is already struggling with a heavy burden is further troubled by someone demanding taxes or fees for that very labor. It is used when authorities or individuals impose unfair costs on basic necessities or hard-earned work.

This expression is used to describe an impossible or extremely difficult task that requires extraordinary precision or is practically unattainable. It often refers to attempting something that has no solid foundation or trying to achieve a goal through highly improbable means.

This proverb highlights the persistent nature of greed or the inevitable burden of taxes and expenses. It refers to the tradition of placing a coin on a deceased person's body or paying a fee at the funeral pyre, implying that financial obligations or worldly attachments follow a person until the very end.