పోరాని చోట్లకు పోతే, రారాని నిందలు రాక మానవు.

This expression is used to describe a situation where an individual loses their unique identity or significance by joining a large group or a crowd. It implies that in a massive assembly, one person's presence or contribution is indistinguishable from the rest.

This expression is used to describe a situation where one encounters strange, unexpected, or extraordinary difficulties that have never been seen before. It often refers to a period of bad luck or changing times where the nature of problems is uniquely challenging or bizarre.

This proverb describes a streak of bad luck or extreme misfortune. It refers to a situation where even a simple, routine task becomes impossible or complicated the moment a particular person attempts to do it. It is often used to express frustration when circumstances seem to turn unfavorable exactly when one needs them to work.

This expression is used to convey a sense of fatalism or destiny. It suggests that future events are inevitable and that worrying about them is futile because whatever is meant to happen will happen regardless of human intervention.

This expression is used to emphasize that suffering and challenges are an inherent part of the human experience. It is often said to comfort someone going through a hard time, suggesting that since they are human, it is natural to face difficulties, unlike inanimate objects or trees ('maakulu') which do not experience emotional or situational distress.

This proverb highlights that constant conflict or friction leads to destruction. Just as a clay pot wears down and breaks if it is constantly scraped, a neighborhood or relationship filled with constant bickering (poru) will eventually fall apart or become uninhabitable.

This expression originates from the Ramayana (Ahalya's story). It is used to signify the transformative power of a great person's presence or grace, suggesting that even the most hardened or hopeless situations can be redeemed and beautified by the touch of divinity or noble leadership.

This is a traditional agricultural proverb. It means that rainfall occurring during the Bharani period (a specific period in the lunar calendar) is highly beneficial for crops, leading to a bountiful harvest across the land.

This proverb warns that if you spread baseless rumors or false accusations about others, you will eventually face serious and undeniable accusations or consequences yourself. It serves as a reminder that dishonesty and slander often backfire.

This expression is used to describe a person who talks excessively or makes grand promises but never follows through with action or allows others to actually get involved. It refers to someone who uses words as a facade to avoid real commitment or hospitality.