నక్క వెలగపండు తిన్నట్లు

This expression refers to the medicinal value of the Haritaki (Karakkaya) fruit in Ayurveda. It implies that just as a mother cares for her child's well-being and health without fail, this medicinal nut protects and heals the body from various ailments. It is used to emphasize the importance of traditional medicine and natural remedies.

This proverb is used to describe an ungrateful person who accepts help or hospitality from someone and then insults or criticizes them based on their background or social status. It highlights hypocrisy and lack of gratitude.

This proverb is used to describe an unexpected and immense stroke of luck or a windfall. It portrays a situation where someone gets a huge, delightful benefit (symbolized by the sweets tree) while just casually standing under an ordinary tree (Aare tree).

This expression is used to describe someone who is extremely aggressive, fierce, or reacting with sudden and intense rage. Just as a tigress is most protective and dangerous right after giving birth, it refers to a situation where a person attacks or scolds someone with peak intensity.

This expression is used to describe someone who performs actions with excessive or unnecessary stealth, secrecy, or exaggeration for simple, everyday tasks. It mocks people who behave as if they are doing something forbidden or highly significant when they are actually doing something mundane.

This proverb is used to describe a person who displays ingratitude or makes baseless complaints despite receiving something good or beneficial. It refers to someone who is habitually dissatisfied or dishonest about their experiences, often finding fault even in the most pleasant circumstances.

This expression describes a situation where one encounters a disappointment or a deceptive appearance. It refers to a fox that bites into a 'Relakaya' (Golden Shower tree fruit) thinking it is meat because of its appearance, only to find it hard and tasteless. It is used when someone is misled by outward appearances or when an effort yields no useful result.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where someone performs a task in a very messy, unorganized, or inappropriate manner. Since a jackfruit is large and sticky, cutting it in a dirty place makes it unusable and creates a mess, symbolizing poor planning or lack of hygiene and common sense.

This expression is used to describe someone who is overly decorated, living in extreme luxury, or showing off their prosperity and well-being. It signifies a state of being perfectly groomed and content, often used to remark on someone's high-status appearance or their indulgence in comforts.

This expression is used to describe a situation where a person who is already in trouble or suffering is hit with another misfortune. It is equivalent to the English idiom 'To add insult to injury' or 'When it rains, it pours.'