ఋషి మూలం, నది మూలం, స్త్రీ మూలం విచారించరాదు

This is a popular proverb used to describe the primary motives behind most human disputes, wars, or rivalries. 'Kaanta' (woman/lust) and 'Kanakam' (gold/wealth) represent the two main worldly desires that lead to disagreements or violence throughout history. It is often cited when explaining the cause of a complex feud.

This proverb suggests that searching for the lineage or starting point of certain things is futile or inappropriate. A sage is judged by their wisdom, not their birth; a river is judged by its utility, not its source; and a woman's character or status should be respected regardless of her past or family background.

This proverb describes a situation where someone with a guilty conscience or an inferiority complex misinterprets a simple, respectful gesture or a factual observation as an insult. The father-in-law is sensitive about his blindness, so even a respectful greeting that acknowledges his state is taken as an offensive provocation.

Let him that has a glass skull not take to stone throwing. ( Italian. )*

This is an agricultural proverb referring to the 'Mula Karthe' (a specific period in the Hindu solar calendar, usually around mid-December). It signifies that by this time, the paddy harvest is completed and the grain is safely stored in the 'mula' (corner) of the house or granary.

This expression is used to describe someone who is extremely argumentative, contrary, or perverse. When one person suggests a basic starting point or a cause (root), the other person immediately suggests destroying it or going to the opposite extreme just to be difficult.

This is a traditional proverb implying that gossip or ill-advised words from a woman can lead to significant problems or conflicts. In modern contexts, it is often viewed as a dated or misogynistic sentiment, but it remains a known expression in literature and folklore to describe situations where a specific conversation or rumor triggered a series of misfortunes.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where a newcomer or a later arrival displaces, dominates, or destroys the original inhabitant or established system. It is similar to the English expression 'the camel getting its nose under the tent' but specifically refers to a newer entity taking over the place of an older, existing one.

This proverb is used to describe a person who lacks common sense or wisdom, whose poorly thought-out actions eventually result in a disaster or a huge mess for themselves or others.

This expression is used to describe a situation where a minor problem or a person of low status causes a disproportionately large amount of trouble or starts acting superior and arrogant. It signifies how something seemingly insignificant can escalate and become a major headache.

This expression highlights the central role of wealth or money in human life and society. It suggests that money is the fundamental source or cause behind most actions, relationships, and events. It is often used to emphasize the importance of financial stability or to point out how economic interests drive human behavior.