పోకిరీకి పోలీసు, చదువురానివాడికి సర్వే

Just as a rough diamond needs to be polished on a grindstone to reveal its true brilliance and value, a person's intellect must be sharpened and refined through education to reach its full potential. It is used to emphasize that education is essential for mental and character development.

This expression describes an exceptionally bold, fearless, or reckless individual. Yama is the god of death and Shiva is the god of destruction; by saying someone doesn't fear either, it implies they are not afraid of death, divine consequences, or any supreme power. It is often used to describe someone who takes extreme risks or acts with total defiance.

This proverb emphasizes accountability and the relationship between responsibility and ownership. It suggests that if a person is unwilling to work or perform the duties associated with a role, they do not deserve the resources or benefits that come with it. It is used to criticize those who want the perks of a position without putting in the necessary effort.

This expression is used to describe a situation where two people who are equally useless, incapable, or lacking resources join forces. It implies that their partnership will be unproductive because neither has the means or character to succeed or help the other. It is often used to mock an alliance that is destined for failure.

This expression is used to describe an attempt or a guess made when there is nothing to lose. It implies taking a chance or a 'shot in the dark' where if it succeeds, it's a gain, and if it fails, there is no loss since the outcome was already uncertain or unlikely.

This expression is used when someone is absent or not responding, and others take advantage of the situation by blaming them or making decisions in their absence. It implies that since the person isn't there to defend themselves, they are an easy target for criticism or accusations.

This expression is used to point out that people who lack serious responsibilities or professional commitments often waste their time on frivolous activities, jokes, or playfulness. It implies that a busy person with a household to manage wouldn't have the luxury of such idle talk.

This proverb is used to emphasize the importance of education. It compares an uneducated person to a stubborn or immobile ox, implying that without knowledge, a person lacks the direction, utility, and initiative required to progress in life.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where a long-feared or inevitable disaster finally strikes a specific, unfortunate target after much anticipation or wandering. It highlights a stroke of extreme bad luck where, out of all possible places or people, the calamity finds a very specific mark. It is often used to mock someone's persistent misfortune or a predictable yet sudden catastrophe.

This proverb emphasizes the fundamental importance of agriculture and the farmer's role in society. It suggests that regardless of one's education, status, or intellectual achievements, everyone is ultimately dependent on the hard work of the farmer for their basic survival.