పడుచుల కాపరం, చితుకుల మంట

This proverb suggests that difficult or stubborn problems require harsh or specialized solutions. Just as a horse that is hard to control needs a sharper, more painful bit (kakkula kallemu) to be tamed, a person with a difficult temperament or a complex situation needs an equally firm or tough approach to be managed.

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 expression is used to describe a situation where a problem or a task initially appears to be massive and overwhelming (like a mountain), but is resolved very easily or disappears without much consequence (like thin mist or dew). It is often used to express relief after a major scare.

This expression is used to describe a situation where there is a total loss, or when something is completely hollow, empty, or useless despite appearances. It implies that everything has gone down the drain or that the entirety of a matter results in nothingness.

This expression describes a situation or a thing that is poorly managed, disorganized, or full of flaws. Just as a quilt made of random patches looks messy and a road with potholes is difficult to travel, this phrase is used to criticize a system, a project, or a life that is full of inconsistencies and constant struggles.

This expression is used to describe a situation where everything is in a state of disrepair or utter failure. It refers to a person or a project lacking the basic resources to function correctly, much like trying to draw water with a snapped rope and a pot full of holes. It signifies total uselessness or an impossible task due to poor tools.

This expression is used to describe a person who completely ruins or destroys a prosperous, well-settled family or business through sheer negligence, poor management, or bad habits. It signifies the transformation of a grand existence into rubble.

Kanchi is the celebrated town of Conjeveram. * Er hat die Henne für das Ei gegeben.

This proverb highlights that internal secrets or family disputes, when leaked to outsiders, can lead to total destruction. It refers to the Ramayana, where Vibhishana revealing Ravana's secrets led to the downfall of Lanka. It is used to advise people to keep their private matters within the family to avoid external exploitation.

This expression describes a situation, life, or a project that is disorganized, poorly constructed, and filled with difficulties. 'Atukula Bontha' (quilt of patches) refers to something made of mismatched pieces, while 'Gathukula Baata' (bumpy road) signifies a journey or process full of obstacles and hardships. It is typically used to describe a struggling existence or a poorly executed plan.

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.