నష్టపోయినా భ్రష్టుకాకూడదు

This proverb describes a person who attempts to live as an ascetic (monk) without real commitment, failing to achieve spiritual growth while also losing their worldly comforts and status. It is used to caution against half-hearted efforts or indecisiveness that results in losing out on both available options.

This is a traditional saying used to point out contradictions in rules of ritual purity. It suggests that silk is considered perpetually 'pure' regardless of what touches it, often used as a metaphor to describe people who think they are above the rules or situations where status outweighs social stigma.

This proverb suggests that a doctor who loses or avoids arguments is often a better healer. It implies that a physician's skill lies in their practice and results rather than in their rhetorical or debating abilities. It is used to describe professionals who prioritize their craft over winning verbal disputes.

This expression emphasizes the importance of hard work as a prerequisite for success or comfort. It is used to advise someone that genuine satisfaction and prosperity come only after putting in dedicated effort and struggle.

This expression describes a situation where despite immense hard work and physical labor, one's rewards or results remain meager and insufficient for a decent living. It is used to highlight poverty, lack of growth, or exploitation in a workplace.

This expression describes a situation where a person loses out on two different options or benefits by trying to straddle both or failing at a transition. It refers to someone who gives up their worldly life but fails to attain spiritual enlightenment, ending up with neither worldly comforts nor divine grace. It is used when someone's indecision or poor planning leads to a total loss of all possibilities.

This proverb emphasizes the value of hard work and self-sufficiency. It suggests that one should exert maximum effort in their labor (like a bullock/ox) so that they can eventually enjoy a luxurious and dignified life (like a lord or master) with the rewards of their toil.

This expression emphasizes the value of hard work as a prerequisite for success and comfort. It is used to motivate someone to put in effort now so they can reap the rewards and live peacefully later in life. It reflects the philosophy that true happiness is earned through diligence.

This proverb suggests that for every predator, nature or fate provides a victim. It implies that a deceiver will always find someone naive or foolish enough to be deceived, often used to comment on how scammers always find targets.

This proverb emphasizes the power of fate and individual character. It suggests that when someone is destined for success or is truly fortunate, external attempts to harm them will fail. Conversely, if someone is morally corrupt or determined to ruin themselves, no amount of external help or advice can save them. It is used to describe situations where luck or inherent nature overrides outside influence.