రాగంలేని భోగం, త్యాగం లేని ఈవి.

This proverb highlights the uselessness or danger of things that lack essential qualities. A well without a protective ledge is dangerous and incomplete, just as an act of giving (charity) that lacks a true spirit of generosity or kindness is considered hollow and meaningless.

This proverb highlights the frustration of having plenty of something that is of no practical use or value. It compares a pot full of flavorless food to a lazy or incompetent partner; in both cases, the quantity exists but the quality or purpose is missing. It is used to describe situations where there is an abundance of useless resources or people.

This proverb serves as a warning against seeking short-term or momentary gratification without considering the long-term consequences. It is often used to advise people to avoid reckless behavior, such as unhealthy habits or impulsive actions, that could lead to prolonged suffering or negative repercussions later on.

This proverb emphasizes that every effect must have a cause. Just as a traditional sweet is incomplete without its stuffing and a wedding feels incomplete without music, every event or action in life is inevitably linked to a prior reason or motive. It is used to suggest that nothing happens by pure chance without an underlying reason.

This expression serves as a warning against temporary or momentary pleasures that lead to long-term suffering or consequences. It is often used to advise people to think about the future repercussions of their current actions, especially regarding health or reckless behavior.

This proverb warns against short-term pleasures or momentary lapses in discipline that lead to long-term suffering or consequences. It is commonly used to advise someone against risky behavior, unhealthy habits, or poor financial decisions that provide instant gratification but result in prolonged hardship.

This proverb is used to convey that the ultimate fate or hidden potential of a piece of land, a stone, or a human being is unpredictable. Just as an ordinary stone might be carved into a deity and worshipped (Shila Bhogam), or an empty plot might become a palace (Sthala Bhogam), a person's future fortune or destiny is invisible and can change unexpectedly.

This expression is used to describe a situation where a minor ailment allows a person to enjoy undivided attention, rest, and care from others without having to fulfill daily responsibilities. It implies that being sick can be a 'luxury' only when one has the resources, help, and comfort to manage it comfortably.

This proverb highlights the social reality that the comfort and opulence enjoyed by the ruling class or the wealthy often come at the expense of the hard work and suffering of laborers and farmers. It is used to point out social inequality or to acknowledge the invisible labor behind someone else's luxury.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where two people are in their own separate worlds, each preoccupied with their own specific habits, luxuries, or problems without any coordination. It is often applied to a household or a group where there is a lack of unity and everyone acts according to their own whims.