పూట గడుస్తుంది గాని, మాట 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 proverb is used to criticize people who focus on trivial or small-scale changes (like diet) while ignoring major, imminent threats or problems. It implies that minor precautions cannot avert a significant calamity.

This expression emphasizes the importance of physical health and self-reliance. It implies that as long as a person is physically capable and mobile, they can work, earn, and sustain themselves without depending on others.

This proverb emphasizes the necessity of hard work and the reality of poverty. It means that if one's basic needs are barely met even through constant labor, they certainly cannot be met by remaining inactive. It is used to encourage someone to keep working or to highlight that there is no alternative to effort for survival.

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 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 means that as long as a person is physically healthy and capable of working, they can sustain themselves and live independently. It is often used to emphasize the importance of health and self-reliance in old age, suggesting that life is manageable as long as one is not bedridden or dependent on others for basic movement.

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 emphasizes the permanence and power of one's words. While time and moments are fleeting, the promises made or the words spoken (whether kind or hurtful) leave a lasting impact and are remembered long after the situation has ended. It is used to advise someone to be mindful of what they say.

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.