పామరజనానికి ఎన్నో తలలున్నవి గాని, ఒక మెడైనా లేదు.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where there are many resources or people available, but not a single one is capable of performing a specific, essential task or taking leadership when needed. It highlights the irony of quantity over quality or utility.

Said of useless people.

This proverb is used to describe a person who is already in a desperate or critical situation but is still worrying about trivial choices or being overly picky. It highlights the irony of someone facing a major crisis yet fussing over minor details that won't change their immediate predicament.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where everything seems perfect or complete, yet one crucial or finishing detail is missing that makes the whole thing feel incomplete or inadequate. It is often used to critique something that has quantity but lacks a specific quality or a necessary finishing touch.

This expression refers to someone who is indifferent or neutral towards a situation, person, or ritual. It originates from Vedic rituals where a deity is invited (Avahana) and then sent back (Visarjana). It is used to describe a state where one is neither welcoming nor rejecting something, often implying a lack of interest or involvement.

This is a sarcastic expression used to describe someone who seems perfect but lacks the two most fundamental traits: 'buddhi' (intellect/common sense) and 'jnanam' (wisdom/knowledge). It is often used to mock someone who acts foolishly despite having other good qualities or a good background.

This expression is used to signify that the world is filled with endless variety and complexity, ranging from the painful (diseases/ailments) to the beautiful (melodies/tunes). It is often used to comment on the unpredictable and multifaceted nature of life or to dismiss someone's endless complaining by suggesting that there is no end to problems or excuses in the world.

This expression refers to the sequence of daily routines or the priority of tasks. It is often used to describe someone who is very punctual or eager for food (being first at the table) but perhaps less enthusiastic about chores or preparation (being last to bathe). In a broader sense, it highlights a tendency to prioritize personal comfort or enjoyment over effort.

This expression refers to a state of complete indifference or lack of formal procedure. It is used to describe someone who doesn't follow any rules, doesn't start or finish tasks properly, or remains totally unbothered and detached regardless of the situation or guests arriving/leaving.

This proverb describes a hypocritical or subjective attitude where a person treats others harshly or performs painful tasks on others (like a doctor or a critic) but becomes overly sensitive or self-pitying when they face the same situation. It highlights how people often lack empathy until they experience pain themselves, or how they perceive their own suffering as unique and more significant than that of others.

This proverb is often used humorously or ironically to point out that someone who doesn't own or create something has more flexibility and choice than the one who is tied down by ownership. It implies that a person with no permanent ties can move from place to place, whereas the owner is stuck with their single responsibility.