నిప్పుకోడి తల ఇసుకలో దాచి వేటగాడికి తాను కనబడననుకొన్నట్లు

This agricultural proverb signifies that seeds sown during the Magha rain cycle (Karthi) do not yield a proper harvest; rather, they fail or remain as mere spots in the soil. It is used to emphasize the importance of timing and that efforts made at the wrong time lead to wasted labor and failure.

This expression is used to describe a situation where someone unnecessarily gets involved in a problem that has nothing to do with them, thereby creating trouble for themselves. It is similar to the English idiom 'to look for trouble'.

This expression is used to describe a situation where someone is daydreaming about luxuries or pleasures while suffering through severe hardship or deprivation. It highlights the irony or the futility of imagining grand things when one's basic needs are not being met.

This proverb describes a state of absolute necessity or helplessness. It implies that when a person is in a desperate situation or has no alternatives, they cannot afford to be choosy and must accept whatever is available to them, regardless of quality.

This proverb is used to highlight the cruelty or indifference of an oppressor. It suggests that a predator or an exploiter is never moved by the pain or tears of their victim; instead, they see the victim's suffering only as a means to their own gain or success.

This expression originates from Vemana's poetry. it suggests that the ultimate goal of spiritual practice is self-realization. Once a person understands that their true self is the soul (Atma) and not the physical body, formal rituals or rigorous penance (Tapas) become unnecessary, as they have already attained the highest wisdom.

This proverb describes a situation where an enemy or a predator is put in charge of guarding their natural prey. It is used when someone untrustworthy is appointed to protect a person or asset they would normally exploit or harm, making the protection ironic and futile.

This expression is used to describe a situation where someone foolishly rewards or empowers the very person who is causing them harm or destruction. It highlights the irony and stupidity of helping one's own enemy or benefactor of one's downfall.

This proverb is used to describe situations where a person's power, influence, or success is derived entirely from their current position, office, or environment rather than their innate abilities. It highlights that once removed from that specific context or role, the individual might be powerless.

This expression is used to describe a situation where someone's own actions, decisions, or words lead to their own downfall or trouble. It is similar to the English idioms 'digging one's own grave' or 'being the architect of one's own misfortune.'