పొద్దేమో గడిచిపోతుందిగాని, మాటమాత్రం నిలిచిపోతుంది

This proverb emphasizes the lasting impact of one's words. While time inevitably moves forward and situations change, the promises made or the words spoken (whether kind or hurtful) stay in people's memories and hold permanent value or consequences.

This expression is used to sarcastically describe someone who is extremely lazy, fragile, or prone to making excuses to avoid even the smallest amount of physical or mental effort. It highlights a person's tendency to exaggerate their exhaustion over trivial tasks.

This expression is used to describe someone who looks dignified, elderly, or respectable on the outside but lacks common sense, basic etiquette, or behaves foolishly/stubbornly. It highlights the contrast between one's mature appearance and their immature or foolish behavior.

This proverb is a cynical take on human nature and gratitude. It suggests that acts of kindness, like feeding someone or gifting clothes, are temporary and soon forgotten, whereas a hurt, an insult, or a physical scar (metaphorically represented by a 'brand' or 'burn') is remembered for a lifetime. It is used to describe how people tend to dwell on negative experiences more than positive ones.

This expression highlights the multifaceted power of words. It suggests that human speech can be used to convey sophistication (neetu), to deliver a sharp or stinging impact (potu), or to be honest and straightforward (sooti). It is often used to remind people that how we talk can charm, hurt, or clarify depending on the intent.

This expression is used to describe the complete and rapid destruction of one's past sins or destiny, often through divine grace, intense penance, or wisdom. Just as a dry leaf (karaku) catches fire instantly and turns to ash, one's burdens or bad luck are said to be annihilated.

This proverb emphasizes the lasting impact of words compared to the temporary nature of time. While moments pass and hardships are forgotten, a promise made or a hurtful word spoken stays in people's memories forever. It is used to advise someone to be careful with their speech and to honor their commitments.

This expression is used to describe a person's extreme apathy, lack of responsibility, or detachment from a collective crisis. It highlights a selfish or foolish attitude where an individual fails to realize that they are also affected by a disaster, or simply doesn't care about the consequences of a situation they are part of.

This expression emphasizes the permanence and importance of one's promises or speech. While time is fleeting and situations change, the words you speak—especially promises or insults—leave a lasting impact and are remembered long after the moment has passed. It is used to advise someone to be careful with their words or to honor their commitments.

Physical injuries or wounds caused by weapons heal over time, but the pain caused by harsh, cruel, or insulting words leaves a permanent scar on the mind. This proverb emphasizes the lasting impact of speech and warns people to be careful with their words, as emotional damage is much harder to repair than physical hurt.