పాండవుల వారి సంపాద్యము దుర్యోధనుల వారి పిండాకూళ్లకు సరి.

This proverb refers to a situation where someone commits a mistake but expects to be forgiven easily with a simple apology or a gesture of respect (Dandam), rather than facing a formal punishment. It is often used when minor errors are dismissed without serious consequences due to the status or the simple nature of the person involved.

This expression is used to describe a situation where an individual is so exhausted, weak, or overwhelmed that even the smallest personal responsibility or a minor possession feels like a significant burden. It highlights extreme fatigue or a state of complete helplessness.

Every one has his care. Every one feels his own burden heavy. ( French.)*

This proverb conveys that every living being values their own life above all else. It is used to explain that self-preservation is a natural instinct and that no one wants to suffer or die, regardless of their status or situation.

* Chacun porte sa croix.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where instead of receiving hospitality or kindness, one is met with aggression or harsh treatment. It refers to dealing with stubborn or difficult people where the expected outcome is conflict rather than cooperation. It is often applied when describing a chaotic or violent environment where common sense or courtesy is absent.

This proverb highlights the lack of privacy or security for something located in a busy, public area. Just as people might pull sticks from a hut located in a common meeting place to use as fuel, things or people that are overly exposed to the public are often misused, taken for granted, or easily destroyed.

This expression refers to a situation where a single breadwinner's income supports a large family or is distributed among many dependents. It is used to describe the burden of responsibility on one individual or to highlight a selfless person whose hard work benefits many others.

This expression signifies that every living being values their own life above all else. It is used to explain self-preservation instincts or to highlight that no matter how difficult someone's life is, they still cherish their existence and fear death.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where one person's hard-earned wealth or resources are completely drained or wasted by another person's excessive or reckless expenses. It highlights how productive effort can be negated by someone else's extravagance or destructive behavior, drawing an analogy from the Mahabharata.

This proverb suggests that people find satisfaction or happiness in their own peculiar habits, eccentricities, or obsessions, even if others find them foolish or irrational. It is used to express that what might seem like 'madness' to an observer is actually a source of personal pleasure for the individual.

This proverb suggests that for people with abundant resources or power, even their smallest needs are easily met without effort. It is used to describe a situation where someone influential never lacks support, opportunities, or basic necessities, implying that luxury and convenience come naturally to those in high positions.