నేర్చిన బుద్ధి పుట్టినా పోదు

This expression emphasizes that once a person earns a certain reputation—whether good or bad—it stays with them for life and remains even after they pass away. It is often used to remind someone that their actions have long-lasting consequences on their legacy.

This expression emphasizes that knowledge and skill bring weight to one's words. It suggests that when someone speaks after truly learning or mastering a subject, their words carry authority and wisdom, distinguishing them as a capable or clever person (Neravaadi).

This proverb describes how one bad habit or vice often leads to another. Specifically, it implies that to hide a significant misdeed, one must inevitably resort to lying. It is used to suggest that moral failings or deceptive behaviors usually go hand in hand.

This proverb suggests that wisdom or advice provided by others is often temporary and easily forgotten, much like packed food that eventually runs out or spoils. It emphasizes that true realization and lasting change must come from within oneself rather than relying on external instructions.

This proverb is used to describe a person's inherent character or basic nature, suggesting that it is permanent and cannot be changed despite external efforts, education, or purification processes. It is often used when someone repeatedly exhibits the same flaws despite repeated attempts to correct them.

This is a historical caste-based proverb used to suggest that certain inherent traits, habits, or reputations cannot be altered or hidden regardless of how much effort one puts into cleaning or changing themselves. It reflects the social prejudices of the time regarding intrinsic nature.

This expression is used to emphasize that certain misdeeds or cruel acts are so grave that no amount of subsequent good deeds, charity, or religious penance can atone for them. It highlights that the consequences of a fundamental wrong cannot be easily erased by superficial acts of virtue.

This proverb highlights a traditional observation about gendered thinking styles. It suggests that men tend to have a blunt or straightforward approach (motu), whereas women possess a more refined, intricate, or farsighted perspective (avara). It is used to contrast the simplicity of a man's logic with the complexity and depth of a woman's intuition.

This proverb suggests that those with expertise or skills in a dangerous field are often the most vulnerable to its risks because they take chances or engage in it frequently. It is used to caution against overconfidence in one's skills, implying that mastery does not provide immunity from accidents or failure.

This expression is used to describe a deeply ingrained habit, trait, or skill that stays with a person throughout their lifetime. It suggests that once something is learned or becomes part of a person's nature, it is nearly impossible to change or get rid of it.

Slander leaves a slur. Give a dog an ill name, and you may as well hang him.