రవి గాంచనిచోట కవి గాంచును

This proverb describes a person who is extremely lazy and dependent. They are ready to eat alone (selfish/greedy) but need someone else's help even to move or get up from the bed. It is used to mock people who are active when it comes to consuming resources but become 'weak' or 'disabled' when it is time to work.

This expression is used to describe a situation where an insignificant or weak person tries to insult, provoke, or challenge someone who is far superior, powerful, or dignified. Just as an elephant ignores the barking of a dog and continues its walk, a great person remains unaffected by the petty criticisms of those beneath them.

This is a sarcastic expression used to criticize people who boast excessively about their lineage or high birth without having any personal merit or achievements. It implies that true value comes from one's own character and actions rather than ancestral status.

This expression highlights the boundless imagination and foresight of a poet. While sunlight can reach many places, it cannot penetrate the depths of the human heart or the complexities of the abstract mind, which a poet's vision can explore and describe effortlessly. It is used to praise the creative depth and unique perspective of artists.

This expression suggests that when you are in an environment or situation where you lack power, influence, or familiarity, it is better to remain humble and patient rather than asserting your status or ego. It is often used to advise people to wait for the right time and place to show their strength, similar to the concept of 'discretion is the better part of valor'.

This proverb emphasizes the importance of choosing the right environment and company. If you stay in a place or situation that is inappropriate for your character or social standing, you will inevitably face numerous false accusations or damage to your reputation, even if you have done nothing wrong.

This proverb suggests that if the environment, timing, or circumstances are not conducive, even the most resilient or easiest tasks will fail to yield results. It is used to emphasize that success depends heavily on being in the right place or situation.

This expression is used to emphasize that in a crisis or life-threatening situation, one should act immediately rather than wasting time on formalities, traditions, or checking for 'auspicious' timings. It highlights the importance of urgency and common sense over rigid rituals during emergencies.

This proverb highlights the boundless imagination of a poet. While sunlight can reach almost everywhere physically, a poet's intuition and creativity can explore the depths of human emotions and abstract concepts that are beyond the reach of physical light.

This expression is used to advise humility and caution when one is in an unfavorable environment or among strangers where their status or power doesn't hold weight. It suggests that being modest in such situations is a sign of wisdom, rather than a lack of strength.