నక్కవినయాలు, కొంగ జపాలు

This expression is used to describe a person who pretends to be pious or well-intentioned while harboring evil or deceitful motives. It refers to the character Kalanemi from the Ramayana, who disguised himself as a sage to deceive Hanuman. It is used to caution against hypocrites or 'wolves in sheep's clothing.'

This expression is used to describe a person who waits patiently and cunningly for someone's downfall or demise to gain a personal advantage. It refers to someone with predatory instincts who lingers around a situation, waiting for the right moment to exploit a loss or a tragedy for their own benefit.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where people who are outside the law, uncivilized, or living in complete freedom do not care for rules, regulations, or official authority. Just as a wild fox in the forest is unaffected by a city police officer's power, people with nothing to lose or no connection to a system are not intimidated by its leaders.

This expression refers to someone who pretends to be pious or innocent while waiting for an opportunity to act in their own self-interest. It is used to describe hypocritical behavior or 'crocodile tears,' similar to how a crane stands still as if meditating only to catch a fish the moment it swims by.

This expression describes a situation where someone puts in immense hard work and care into a project or task for a long time, only to lose everything or have it wasted at the very last moment due to negligence or bad luck. It is used to express frustration over wasted effort.

This expression describes someone who pretends to be pious, innocent, or disinterested while actually waiting for a selfish opportunity. Just as a stork stands still like a monk only to catch a fish, it refers to hypocritical behavior or hidden agendas.

This proverb implies that wealth acquired through illegal or unethical means will never be enjoyed by the person who took it; instead, it will eventually be confiscated by authorities, lost to others, or spent on fines and legal issues. It is used to suggest that ill-gotten gains do not stay with the wrongdoer.

This expression is used when someone unexpectedly ruins another person's opportunity or takes away something they were about to enjoy. It describes a situation where a person's expectations or efforts are suddenly thwarted by someone else's interference, leaving them disappointed.

This expression is used to describe hypocritical behavior or false pretenses. It refers to someone who acts humble or pious only to deceive others for their own gain, much like a fox uses fake submissiveness to trap prey or a crane stands still as if in prayer while waiting to catch a fish.

This expression is used to describe a person who outwardly acts like a devotee or a well-wisher but harbors evil intentions or plans harm in private. It originates from the Ramayana, where the demon Kalanemi disguised himself as a sage chanting God's name to deceive and kill Hanuman.