పాలుమాలితివో, పౌరుషం కోల్పోతివో

This proverb highlights the temporary and fleeting nature of domestic quarrels between a married couple. Kodo millet (arika) cooks very quickly; similarly, the disagreement between a couple is expected to resolve by the time their next meal is prepared, suggesting that they shouldn't hold grudges.

This expression refers to a situation where someone says something hurtful, insulting, or sarcastic under the guise of humor or a smile. It implies that even if an insult is delivered pleasantly, the negative intent or sin remains the same, leading to spiritual or social consequences.

This proverb highlights the importance of family unity. It suggests that if you work against or insult your own kin (pālivāru), you are essentially destroying your own support system and bringing ruin upon yourself.

This expression is used when someone takes an excessive amount of time to make a decision or complete a task, and that delay eventually leads to a disastrous outcome or significant loss for others. The literal sense refers to soaking something for too long until it spoils the situation.

This expression is used when a person who previously led a comfortable or successful life suddenly faces hardships, failures, or social disgrace. It implies that such a downfall is a karmic consequence of past arrogance, specifically the act of mocking others or showing disrespect toward elders and mentors.

This proverb describes a situation where someone loses a secure, legitimate, or valuable asset because they were foolishly relying on something unreliable, temporary, or deceptive. It is used to caution against abandoning what is certain for the sake of an empty promise.

This proverb suggests that outsiders should never interfere in the private disputes between a husband and wife. While their disagreement might seem wide or serious (six miles/aramadalu), they are still fundamentally close, and any third party who enters that space will only cause unnecessary trouble or find themselves unwanted once the couple reconciles.

This proverb describes a situation where someone spends a huge amount of money or effort on a major project but fails or neglects to spend a very small, essential amount to make it functional. It highlights the foolishness of 'penny-wise, pound-foolish' behavior or being negligent about small but critical details after completing a massive task.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where someone unnecessarily invites trouble or creates a problem for themselves when things were perfectly fine before. It refers to self-inflicted complications or meddling in affairs that lead to unwanted stress.

This is a traditional agricultural observation. It signifies that rainfall during the Swati star (an astronomical period occurring in October) is exceptionally beneficial for root crops like Colocasia (taro). It is used to describe a situation where a specific event brings immense benefits to a particular entity.