పాముకన్నా లేదు పాపిష్టి దగుజీవి

This proverb warns that taking or desiring money and property that belongs to others will eventually lead to misfortune or trouble. It emphasizes that ill-gotten gains never bring true happiness or prosperity.

This expression is used to describe money as the root of all evil or something that breeds greed, corruption, and unethical behavior. It is often said when observing how money can destroy relationships or lead people to commit wrongdoings.

This proverb is used to convey that a person's secrets, hidden traits, or internal struggles are best known only to themselves or to those within their own group. Since snakes do not have visible legs, it suggests that things hidden from the world are still known to the one who possesses them or to those of the same kind.

The Hindus believe that a snake has feet, though they are invisible. A man knows his own business best.

This proverb is used to express that certain blessings, like a cow's milk production or the innocence of a baby, are inherently pure or naturally protected from the ill effects of jealousy or the 'evil eye'. It is often said to reassure parents or farmers that their sources of joy and livelihood are resilient.

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 proverb describes the tendency of a person in a bad or vulnerable state to desire things that are harmful to them. Just as a sick person might crave food that is forbidden or worsens their health, people in trouble often make choices that aggravate their situation.

This proverb warns that taking or coveting wealth that belongs to others brings bad luck or misfortune. It emphasizes that ill-gotten gains or money belonging to others will never bring true happiness or prosperity to the one who takes it, often used to teach integrity and honesty.

This proverb suggests that in life-threatening or extreme crisis situations, standard moral rules or rigid religious restrictions may be overlooked for survival. It is similar to the concept of 'Necessity knows no law.' It is used to justify an unconventional action taken during an emergency that would otherwise be considered wrong.

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 expression is used to describe a person who is entirely malicious or wicked, both in their external actions/physicality and their internal nature or character. It suggests that there is no redeeming quality to the person, as they are consistently bad through and through.