సరాల్లో దాగింది దారం, పూదండలో దాగింది నార

This proverb is used to describe a person's extreme opportunism or hypocrisy. It refers to someone who changes their rules or principles based on convenience—claiming a loss is worthless and only claiming ownership or 'purity' of what survives or benefits them.

This expression describes something that is pervasive and essential but remains hidden or invisible. It is often used to describe the underlying unity in diversity or a subtle, constant presence that holds everything together.

This proverb emphasizes that immoral or scandalous actions (specifically adultery or illicit affairs) are impossible to keep secret for long. Just as a whole country cannot be tucked away, one's misdeeds will eventually come to light regardless of the efforts to conceal them. It is used to caution people about the inevitability of social consequences for scandalous behavior.

This expression emphasizes the importance of gratitude and tradition. It suggests that eating without offering a small portion to God, ancestors, or nature (a practice known as 'dhara' or 'bali') is uncivilized or inauspicious. It is used to teach manners, spiritual mindfulness, and the value of sharing before consuming.

This proverb emphasizes that hearsay or rumors are not as credible as first-hand observation. It is used to advise someone not to believe everything they hear until they see the evidence for themselves. It is equivalent to the English expression 'Seeing is believing.'

This expression refers to pragmatism and opportunism. It suggests that success justifies the means—if a plan or a claim succeeds, people accept it as truth or a valid strategy, but if it fails, it is dismissed as a lie or a mistake. It is often used to describe how results dictate the perception of a situation.

This expression is used to distinguish between levels of intimacy or formality based on the setting. It suggests that casual settings lead to lighthearted or superficial interactions, whereas more established or formal settings represent deeper commitment or serious relationships. It is often used to comment on the evolution of a relationship or the appropriateness of behavior in different environments.

This expression is used to describe something extremely delicate, fine, or sensitive. It can refer to a person's gentle temperament, a precise piece of work, or a situation that requires very careful handling, much like the precision needed to pass a fine thread through the eye of a needle.

This expression refers to something or someone that is omnipresent yet invisible or subtle. It describes a unifying force that holds everything together without drawing attention to itself, often used in spiritual contexts to describe the soul or God, or in social contexts to describe a person who quietly coordinates a group.

This expression is used to describe a situation where a common item or responsibility is neglected or lost because everyone assumes someone else is taking care of it. It highlights how shared responsibility among a small group often leads to inefficiency or things going missing.