నిద్రపోయేవాడి గోచిపెట్టుకుంటే, వాడు లేచినంత వరకే దక్కినట్లు

This proverb describes a situation where someone asks for help or resources from another person who is even worse off than themselves. It highlights the absurdity of seeking assistance from someone who lacks even the most basic necessities or is in a state of absolute poverty.

This proverb is used to criticize people who indulge in unnecessary competition or unhealthy comparisons. It describes a situation where one person tries to imitate or outdo another's lifestyle or circumstances beyond their own capacity, often leading to their own downfall or misery.

This proverb describes a state of absolute peace of mind. When a person is free from anxieties, burdens, or guilt, they can sleep soundly anywhere, even in a noisy and chaotic environment like a busy marketplace. It is used to highlight that mental peace is the key to rest.

This expression is used to describe someone who reacts with sudden, intense, and fierce anger. Just as a snake strikes back instantly and aggressively when its tail is stepped on, this phrase characterizes a person who becomes extremely provoked or defensive due to an insult or an injury.

This expression emphasizes that laziness or lack of awareness leads to missed opportunities. It is used to caution someone that if they are inattentive or inactive, they will only benefit from what has already been secured, while further progress or rewards will pass them by.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where someone works extremely hard on a task, but receives very little or insignificant benefit compared to the effort put in. It refers to the manual labor of pounding grain, where the worker might only get to eat a few grains that fall into her mouth while the bulk of the produce goes to someone else.

This proverb highlights how people tend to take liberties with those who lack social or financial standing. Just as a 'Vadina' (sister-in-law) is someone one can joke with or command in a traditional family, a poor person's family is often treated with a lack of respect or boundaries by everyone in society because they lack the power to protest.

This proverb emphasizes that only what you have already consumed or secured for yourself is truly yours. It is used to describe situations involving uncertainty or limited resources, suggesting that one should value what they have already obtained rather than relying on future promises or potential gains that may never materialize.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where someone asks for something specific or extra when the basic foundation is completely missing. It highlights the absurdity of requesting minor details when the core necessity is non-existent.

This expression describes a situation where an action is completely futile or pointless because the recipient is unaware or unable to respond. It is used when someone seeks help or expresses gratitude to someone who is indifferent, incapable of understanding, or inattentive, rendering the effort wasted.