మున్నూటి కులానికి ముప్పు లేదు, మొండికాలికి చెప్పు లేదు.

This proverb is used to describe a person who is utterly shameless and indifferent to criticism. Just as a dead, leafless tree stump is unaffected by the wind and cannot breathe or sway, a thick-skinned or stubborn person remains unmoved by insults, advice, or social embarrassment.

This proverb is used to describe a person who is completely indifferent to criticism, insults, or social expectations. Just as a dead, leafless tree stump is unaffected by the blowing wind, a thick-skinned or shameless person remains unmoved and unbothered regardless of how much they are shamed or corrected by others.

This expression refers to the immense hardships, health issues, and dependencies that often plague a person during their old age. It is used to describe a situation where one faces constant, overwhelming difficulties during the final stages of life.

This proverb is used to describe a person who continues to tell lies without any fear or remorse, or a situation where someone remains indifferent and unbothered despite a web of falsehoods being woven around them.

This proverb describes a person who, despite being in a destitute or miserable condition, refuses to give up their false pride, vanity, or pretentiousness. It is used to mock people who maintain an air of superiority or maintain expensive habits even when they are bankrupt or in need of help.

This expression refers to things that are essential for protection and safety. Just as an eyelid protects the eye and a sandal protects the foot, it describes someone or something that acts as a constant guardian or a basic necessity for one's well-being. It is often used to describe a protective person or a relationship where one takes care of another's safety.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where a person or thing has already reached the lowest possible state or has been completely ruined, so further threats or minor improvements no longer matter. It suggests that once everything is lost, there is no fear of further damage, and offering a solution to a broken situation is futile.

This is a traditional proverb reflecting historical social observations. The first part suggests that a large, united community (specifically the Munnuru Kapu) is resilient and protected from threats. The second part is a metaphorical observation that some things are impractical or impossible, such as fitting a sandal on a leg without a foot. It is used to describe inherent strengths or undeniable, sometimes harsh, realities.

This proverb describes a person who maintains an air of false pride or arrogance even after losing everything or falling into a miserable state. It is used to mock someone who refuses to let go of their vanity despite being in a position where they must beg or rely on others.

There's nothing agrees worse, than a proud mind and a beggar's purse. * Man kan ikke see en Anden langer end til Tenderne.

This proverb describes a situation where an effort or resource is wasted without achieving the intended result, or when someone is blamed/burdened despite the situation not requiring it. It refers to a scenario where a pig is fed bran (tavida) to cure diarrhea (paaru), but even if the pig doesn't have the ailment, the bran is still consumed. It is used when expenses are incurred or sacrifices are made unnecessarily.