పుంజు కూత నుండి పొద్దు ఎరిగినట్లు

This proverb describes a situation where one person is undergoing extreme suffering or a life-threatening struggle, while another person nearby is indifferent and only cares about a trivial or selfish detail. It is used to criticize lack of empathy and misplaced priorities during a crisis.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where someone loses a great benefit or ruins a major effort for the sake of a very trivial or insignificant thing. It highlights the lack of foresight and the foolishness of compromising a larger goal for a small temptation.

This proverb is used to describe a hypocrite who pretends to be innocent, shy, or ascetic in public (a 'Nanganachi') but acts greedily when given the chance. It highlights the contrast between a person's fake outward humility and their inner greed.

This expression is used to caution that when someone acts overly humble or excessively polite beyond what is natural, they likely have hidden motives or are trying to deceive you. It suggests that extreme submissiveness often masks a cunning nature.

This expression is used when a person of good character or noble nature is forced to endure insults, harsh words, or an unpleasant situation. It highlights the contrast between the person's inherent goodness and the bitterness they are currently experiencing.

This expression describes the exhaustion and desperation of a person doing hard labor. It refers to a worker who is so tired that they are constantly looking at the sun and pleading for the day to end so they can finally rest.

This expression is used to describe someone who is short-tempered or gets angry very quickly and easily. It implies that their anger is always 'at the ready' right on their face.

This proverb highlights the belief that humans can be ungrateful or deceitful despite being helped. It originates from a folktale where a crocodile helps a man, but the man tries to harm it later. It is used to describe situations where someone displays extreme ingratitude or when dealing with a person whose word cannot be trusted.

This proverb highlights that certain essential elements or preparations are indispensable for an event to take place. Just as ritual flour drawings (prolu) are fundamental to a traditional wedding ceremony, certain core requirements must be met before claiming a task is complete or starting an endeavor.

Indispensable accompaniments.

This expression is used to describe a situation where someone takes credit or celebrates for something done by another person. It can also refer to a scenario where a subordinate's action makes the superior feel overly proud or boastful without personal effort.