పాలికి వచ్చింది పంచామృతము

This proverb emphasizes the power of collective opinion and consensus. It suggests that when a large group of people follows a certain path or agrees on a particular statement, it gains legitimacy and becomes the established norm or truth. It is used to highlight that communal agreement carries more weight than individual opinion.

This expression is often used to describe something that looks extremely appealing or perfect on the outside, much like the luscious appearance of a fig fruit, but suggests a deeper level of sweetness or hidden complexity. In a broader sense, it refers to something that is visually delightful and of high quality.

This proverb is used to comment on irony or hypocritical situations where people judge others based on timing or status, even when they share a similar fate. It highlights that the first person to experience a situation or commit an act often gains a higher status or 'moral ground' compared to the second person who does the exact same thing.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where someone who is hired for a small task or holds a subordinate position oversteps their boundaries and demands authority, ownership, or a share in the profits. It highlights the audacity of a person who forgets their actual status and expects more than what they are entitled to.

This proverb highlights the inevitability of certain outcomes. Just as a ram (often sacrificial) cannot escape its fate once it falls ill, or as one cannot avoid the comforts/fortunes destined for them, some situations are unavoidable and irreversible once they set in motion. It is used to describe certainties or fated events.

This expression is used to describe a situation where money or resources lent or invested are completely lost. It signifies a total loss where neither the profit/interest nor the original capital is recoverable. It is often used as a cautionary remark about bad debts or risky ventures.

This proverb is used to describe a situation that is inevitable or bound to happen. Just as a woman visiting a village will eventually need to go to the communal water source, a person involved in a particular situation will eventually have to face its natural consequences or perform the expected next steps.

This proverb is used to describe a person who, despite having a very minor or temporary role in a task or organization, tries to claim ownership, authority, or a large share of the profits. It highlights the audacity of someone overstepping their boundaries.

This proverb is used to describe something that is only useful for decorative or superficial purposes but lacks functional value. Just as lime/chalk powder looks like flour but cannot be eaten, some people or objects may look the part but fail in practical application.

This proverb emphasizes the importance of moderation in everything. Just as life-giving nectar can become harmful if consumed excessively, any good thing becomes detrimental when done or used beyond its limits. It is used to advise someone against overindulgence or overdoing a particular task.