పాపభీతికంటే ప్రజాభీతికే వెరుస్తారు

This expression emphasizes the importance of a signature or an official mark on a paper. It means that without a signature, a letter, contract, or note has no legal or practical value, much like a body without a soul. It is used to stress the need for formal authentication in documentation.

This expression describes a state of extreme vulnerability, lack of protection, or insecurity. It likens a person's fear or helplessness to a woman who has no guardian or a bride who lacks the social and legal protection of marriage (symbolized by the 'bottu' or mangalsutra). It is used to express a sense of being abandoned or left without any support system.

This expression is used to describe something that is done incredibly fast, instantly, or with great ease. It is often used to refer to someone who accomplishes a task in a very short amount of time, sometimes implying a sense of magical or effortless speed.

This proverb highlights the power of democracy and public opinion. It means that a leader's true strength and security lie in the support and will of the people they govern, rather than in physical walls or weapons. It is used to emphasize that a ruler must listen to their subjects to remain successful.

This proverb (sameta) is used to describe a person who is born into a specific environment or nature and continues to thrive or remain in it, regardless of how toxic or limited it may be. It is often applied to people who adapt perfectly to their surroundings, even if those surroundings are negative or harmful to others.

This expression is used to signify that cowardice does not prevent death; in fact, fate or death mocks those who flee from their duties or challenges out of fear. It implies that since death is inevitable, one should face life's battles with courage rather than trembling in fear.

This is an agricultural proverb. Rain during the Swati Karti (usually occurring in October) is often heavy and accompanied by strong winds or cyclones. While rain is generally good, rain during this specific period can destroy standing crops like paddy that are ready for harvest, hence causing fear among farmers regarding their livelihood.

This proverb is used to describe a person who has already lost everything or has nothing left to lose, and therefore is no longer afraid of further hardships, burdens, or consequences. It is similar to the English idea that 'a beggar cannot be bankrupted' or that someone at the bottom has no fear of falling.

This proverb emphasizes that certain qualities are counterproductive in specific contexts. Just as fear leads to defeat in war, being overly shy or hesitant in intimate relationships hinders fulfillment. It is used to suggest that one should be bold and uninhibited where the situation demands it.

This expression is used to describe a situation where trust is shattered or deep emotional hurt is caused. Just as a crushed object cannot be restored to its original state, once a person's heart or spirit is broken by betrayal or severe disappointment, the relationship or their mental peace can never truly be the same again.