పెట్టినపోసిననాడే చుట్టాల రాకడ, కలిమిగలనాడె వారకాంత వలపు.

This expression suggests that youth and physical vigor are primarily what attract a woman's romantic interest. It implies that a woman's affection is naturally drawn towards a youthful and energetic partner rather than an elderly person.

This proverb highlights human nature and social dynamics, suggesting that people—and metaphorically even deities—favor those who provide or give. It is used to describe situations where material generosity or offerings create closer bonds than actual kinship, implying that the world revolves around those who are charitable or provide benefits.

This expression describes a situation where someone blames external factors or others for their own lack of skill or failure. It is similar to the English proverb: 'A bad workman always blames his tools.'

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 means that a true friend or relative is someone who helps you during your times of trouble or crisis. It is equivalent to the English proverb 'A friend in need is a friend indeed.' It is used to emphasize that blood relations are not as significant as those who offer support when life gets difficult.

This expression refers to the 'Mangalsutra' or the sacred wedding thread, signifying a lifelong commitment. It is used to describe a bond, a relationship, or a deep-rooted habit that lasts until the very end of one's life, emphasizing permanence and loyalty.

This proverb suggests that one must experience worldly desires and fulfill their responsibilities before they can truly pursue spiritual enlightenment or liberation (Moksha). It implies that true detachment comes only after understanding attachment, or that the intensity required for worldly passion is the same intensity needed for spiritual pursuit.

This proverb describes the nature of fair-weather friends and opportunistic relatives. Just as frogs flock to a pond only when it is filled with water and disappear when it dries up, people tend to surround you and claim relationship only when you are wealthy or successful, abandoning you during hard times.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where someone experiences failure or a major setback on their very first attempt at something. It highlights immediate bad luck or the consequences of an ill-prepared venture.

This proverb emphasizes that results are more important than methods. It means that the effectiveness of a remedy is what defines its value. No matter how expensive or elaborate a treatment is, it is only considered successful if it actually solves the problem.