పడ్డకు పడుచుకు పలుపు కడితే వెంట పడతారు

This proverb describes a situation where a person who is already overwhelmed with their own severe problems is suddenly burdened by another person's petty or additional demands. It is used when someone who can barely help themselves is asked for help by someone else, making a bad situation even more frustrating.

This expression refers to the inevitable ripple effect of a major catastrophe or the downfall of a powerful entity. It implies that when great people or large institutions collapse, those who depend on them or are associated with them (the smaller entities) will eventually face the same fate soon after.

This expression refers to the intense, often irrational jealousy or envy felt by a young person towards others. It is commonly used to describe the competitive nature or the 'evil eye' (disti) that arises from youth when they see others succeeding or possessing something they desire.

This proverb is used to describe a situation or life that has been completely ruined or devastated beyond recovery. Just as something swept away by a powerful river like the Ganges is unlikely to be recovered, a family or business that has faced total downfall due to bad habits or extreme misfortune rarely returns to its former glory.

This proverb is used to describe people who live in luxury or abundance and lose touch with reality or fail to notice small, common, or unpleasant things. It implies that when one is surrounded by riches, they might overlook simple hardships or become indifferent to things that are obvious to others.

This proverb is used to describe a person who is so overwhelmed by luxury, abundance, or variety that they fail to notice or appreciate simple, common things. It highlights how someone living in extreme plenty might overlook the obvious or the basic necessities because their attention is focused on more extravagant things.

This expression is used to describe a situation where a necessary resource or solution becomes available exactly when it is needed, often by natural design or perfect timing. It highlights the providence of nature or a stroke of good luck where preparation meets a new requirement perfectly.

This proverb is used to describe a person who is shamelessly defiant or ready to endure consequences as long as they get to have the last word or continue their annoying behavior. It depicts a situation where someone is so stubborn that even the threat of punishment doesn't deter them from their antics.

This expression describes a person who is extremely clever, calculating, and avoids making mistakes even in compromised situations. It refers to someone who maintains their composure or strategic advantage under any circumstances, never losing their balance or giving others an opportunity to take advantage of them.

This proverb serves as a warning against excessive extravagance and living beyond one's means. It suggests that a household focused only on constant celebration and wasteful spending, rather than saving or maintenance, will eventually face financial ruin and lose everything.