పరకాంత లెందరైనను కులకాంతకు సాటిరారు

This expression is used to describe a situation where there is a total loss, or when something is completely hollow, empty, or useless despite appearances. It implies that everything has gone down the drain or that the entirety of a matter results in nothingness.

This expression implies that people with vested interests or those who offer services for money do not show affection or favor without expecting something in return. It is used to caution someone against believing that a person motivated by profit is acting out of genuine selfless love.

This expression suggests that even the most powerful, wise, or influential men can be swayed, controlled, or weakened by their desire or affection for women. It is often used to remark on how romantic attraction or beauty can overcome logic and authority.

This expression is used to describe two people or things that are a perfect match for each other, especially in a sarcastic or negative sense. It implies that for every odd or flawed person, there is a similarly matched partner or counterpart. It is often used to describe couples who share the same eccentricities or negative traits, similar to the English idiom 'every pot has its lid.'

This expression emphasizes that the skills or crafts passed down through generations within a family are inherent and superior to any newly learned skills. It suggests that one naturally excels in their traditional family vocation more than in any other field. It is often used to highlight the importance of tradition and innate talent.

This proverb highlights the essential requirements for success in specific tasks. Just as manure (pantu) is necessary for a healthy crop yield, constant stirring or tending (maratu) is necessary for a dish to be cooked properly. It is used to emphasize that every job has its own unique, indispensable process that must be followed to achieve the desired result.

This expression is used to describe the change in weather during the transition from winter to summer. It signifies that by the time of the Maha Shivaratri festival, the winter chill significantly diminishes and only a tiny, negligible amount of cold remains.

This expression highlights the universal human attraction towards physical beauty (desire) and material wealth (gold/money). It is often used to suggest that it is human nature to be tempted by these two elements, though it can also be used as a cautionary remark regarding the primary sources of human attachment or downfall.

This classical expression or proverb is used to suggest that individuals who lack character or those who treat relationships purely as transactions do not respect or recognize moral boundaries or family ties. It is often used to criticize someone's lack of integrity or their disregard for social and moral decorum.

This proverb is used to describe a perfect match or a situation where things are suited to each other, often used in a sarcastic or humorous way to describe a couple or a pair of people who share the same (often negative) traits or habits. It implies that for every person or situation, there is a corresponding match that deserves them.