సంకటాల విత్తు - సానిదాని సొత్తు

This proverb refers to things that are highly unlikely or completely out of season. Floods in the month of Vishakha (April/May) and cloudy skies during Sankranti (mid-January) are rare occurrences. It is used to describe unpredictable events or to express skepticism about something happening when it is not expected.

This proverb is used to describe highly contradictory or impossible situations. It highlights the hypocrisy of someone claiming to possess a virtue or a lifestyle that is completely inconsistent with their environment or profession. Just as one cannot maintain a private, peaceful family life in the middle of a noisy, public market, it is considered ironic for a sex worker to claim the traditional virtues of a 'pativrata' (a chaste, devoted wife).

This expression highlights a domestic power dynamic where, despite something belonging to the wife, the mother-in-law exercises ultimate control or authority over it. It is used to describe situations where someone else dictates how your own possessions or rights are used.

This proverb highlights that suspicion or doubt can be as agonizing and dangerous as a fatal illness. It is used to describe situations where a person's constant distrust or lack of faith in someone or something leads to extreme mental agony, ruins relationships, or creates unnecessary complications that feel like a matter of life and death.

This proverb suggests that one should keep their dairy wealth (income or inner workings of the home) confidential, while agricultural success (crops in the field) is naturally visible to everyone. It is used to advise discretion regarding private family resources or internal matters while acknowledging that public achievements will speak for themselves.

This proverb is used to describe wasted effort or useless gifts. Just as a nose ring is pointless for someone who has lost their nose, and a dead seed will never grow regardless of how much it is tended to, some actions are fundamentally futile or given to those who cannot benefit from them.

This proverb describes a situation where someone demands something impossible or makes grand requests without considering the lack of basic resources. It is used to mock people who have unrealistic expectations or show off despite having nothing.

This expression highlights the principle of exponential growth and abundance. It is used to describe how a small initial effort, investment, or act of kindness can yield results many times greater than the original input.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where the accompaniment or the preparation is far more expensive or superior than the main dish itself. It highlights a lack of proportion or an unnecessary extravagance on something of low value.

This expression is used to describe a situation or a project that is destined to fail or is inherently problematic. It suggests that when something is not right or is 'ill-fated', one will encounter an excessive number of obstacles and complications. It is often said when someone is struggling with a task that seems to be going wrong at every turn.