నూకల సంకటికి నూనెధార

This proverb emphasizes the inevitability of death. It is used to remind someone that despite wealth, power, or a long life, everyone is mortal and will eventually pass away. It serves as a philosophical reflection on the temporary nature of life.

This refers to a situation when a powerful person/power attacks a weak person/power for self-glorification. It may be merely a (power)game for the powerful, but it will be a question of life and death for the weak.

This proverb emphasizes the inevitability of death. It signifies that no matter how long or prosperously one lives, life is temporary and death is the ultimate reality for every living being. It is often used to remind people to remain humble or to accept the cycle of life.

This proverb describes a situation where a person is overwhelmed by both long-term destiny/misfortunes and immediate, practical hardships. It is used when someone is burdened by multiple problems at once, questioning whether to lament their overall bad luck or the specific, difficult tasks immediately in front of them.

Sankaṭi is a coarse porridge generally made with Çoḷḷu ( Eleusine Coracana ) commonly called Râgi.

This proverb describes how people take advantage of someone who is weak, submissive, or easily accessible by offering them the lowest quality of treatment or resources. It highlights the tendency of society to provide the bare minimum to those who do not or cannot demand better.

This proverb describes a situation where someone searches everywhere for something they already possess or which is right with them. It is used to mock absent-mindedness or the tendency to overlook the obvious while seeking solutions far away.

This proverb highlights that suspicion or doubt can be as agonizing and dangerous as a fatal illness. It is used to describe situations where a person's constant distrust or lack of faith in someone or something leads to extreme mental agony, ruins relationships, or creates unnecessary complications that feel like a matter of life and death.

This expression is used to highlight the difference between an entity and the agent that processes it, or to show that while two things are intrinsically linked, the middleman or external factor is distinct. It is often used to describe situations where the source and result are essentially the same, yet someone else takes the credit or handles the transformation.

This proverb suggests that money or resources spent on vices or immoral pleasures (traditionally referred to as property of a courtesan) eventually becomes a source of great trouble and misery. It is used to warn someone that ill-gotten wealth or spending on bad habits leads to ruin.

This expression is used to describe a situation where one person does all the hard work or labor (the 'rubbing' or preparation), while another person enjoys the final benefit or luxury (the 'applying' of the balm/paste). It highlights an unfair distribution of work versus reward.