సాము నేర్చిన వానికే చావు గండం

This proverb describes extreme ingratitude or betrayal. It refers to a situation where someone helps a person in distress by providing them a place to stay, only for that person to eventually usurp the space and kick the benefactor out. It is used to criticize those who harm the very people who supported them during their hard times.

This proverb suggests that people are often overconfident in their areas of expertise, which leads them to take risks that others would avoid. It is used to caution experts that their skills do not make them immune to accidents; rather, their familiarity might lead to negligence.

This expression is used to signify that something is eternal, inevitable, or that a particular cycle or entity cannot be destroyed. It often implies that a fundamental reality or a recurring problem cannot be ended or killed off simply.

This expression emphasizes that knowledge and skill bring weight to one's words. It suggests that when someone speaks after truly learning or mastering a subject, their words carry authority and wisdom, distinguishing them as a capable or clever person (Neravaadi).

This proverb highlights the importance of timely help or minimal sustenance. It implies that even a very small amount of food or a minor timely intervention can save a person from a life-threatening situation or a major calamity.

This proverb describes how one bad habit or vice often leads to another. Specifically, it implies that to hide a significant misdeed, one must inevitably resort to lying. It is used to suggest that moral failings or deceptive behaviors usually go hand in hand.

This expression suggests that if one chooses to tell a lie, they must also have the cleverness and consistency to maintain it without getting caught. It is used to remark on the complexity of deception and the need for a 'logical cover' when being dishonest.

This expression is used to describe a death or an event that goes unnoticed and unmourned by anyone. It highlights the insignificance of an individual's passing, suggesting that just as no one cries for a common crow, no one cares about the departure of a person who had no social standing or meaningful connections.

This expression is used to describe deeply ingrained habits or character traits that are nearly impossible to change. It suggests that once a behavior or mindset is firmly established, it stays with a person throughout their entire life, often used in a critical context about someone's recurring negative traits.

This proverb highlights two critical and vulnerable stages: the harvesting time of the 'Arika' (Kodo millet) crop and the process of childbirth for a woman. It suggests that just as the Chitta rainfall can ruin a ready-to-harvest crop, labor is a life-threatening moment for a mother, emphasizing the risks involved in these natural processes.