పదమొక బానిస రాగమొక రంభ

This expression is used to describe a story, explanation, or situation that is unnecessarily long, confusing, messy, and difficult to get through. Just as a 'kampa' (thorny bush) is tangled and hard to navigate, a 'Kampa Ramayanam' refers to a tedious or convoluted narrative that lacks clarity.

This proverb is equivalent to the English expression 'Man proposes, God disposes.' It is used to describe situations where human plans fail or take an unexpected turn due to fate or circumstances beyond one's control.

This expression is used to question how someone or something already of superior quality, status, or beauty could be considered lacking in any way. It implies that perfection needs no further validation or enhancement.

This proverb is equivalent to the English saying 'Man proposes, God disposes.' It implies that human plans are often overruled by destiny or divine will, and things may not always go as we intended.

This expression highlights the varying levels of maintenance and service required for different animals or assets. It implies that certain possessions come with heavy responsibilities or high costs; specifically, that a buffalo requires a dedicated person to look after it constantly, just as an elephant or horse needs vast resources.

This proverb is often used ironically or sarcastically to highlight the tireless, unpaid labor a mother-in-law performs for her family. It suggests that her dedication and the variety of roles she fulfills (managing the household, caring for grandchildren, etc.) are so extensive that even a high-paid servant or slave could not match her contribution.

This expression advises maintaining a balanced, steady, and disciplined lifestyle regardless of life's ups and downs. It suggests that one should navigate through time with equanimity, neither getting too excited during good times nor too despondent during bad times, emphasizing the importance of stability and perseverance.

This expression is used sarcastically to tell someone to stop showing off or boasting about their status or social circle. It implies that the person is being overly pretentious or nosy about things that don't belong to them.

This expression is used to signify that doing things roughly, superficially, or focusing only on physical force without emotional depth or proper context leads to no real satisfaction or result. It emphasizes that quality, subtlety, and genuine engagement are more important than mere physical effort or mechanical action.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where two people are in their own separate worlds, each preoccupied with their own specific habits, luxuries, or problems without any coordination. It is often applied to a household or a group where there is a lack of unity and everyone acts according to their own whims.