సత్యహరిశ్చంద్రుడు పుట్టిన మరుసటినాడు పుట్టినాడన్నట్లు.

This expression is used to describe someone who has a very large number of children (referencing Kuchela's 27 children) and who is exceptionally honest or sticks to their word at any cost (referencing King Harishchandra's legendary commitment to truth). It is often used in a descriptive or sometimes slightly hyperbolic manner to highlight these two specific traits in a person.

This is a sarcastic expression used to describe a person who is a compulsive or habitual liar. King Harishchandra is a legendary figure known for his absolute truthfulness; therefore, claiming someone 'slapped him' upon birth implies they are the polar opposite of him and started their life by defying truth.

This phrase refers to the traditional period of ritual impurity observed by a family after a child is born. In a broader philosophical context, it is often paired with 'Chachinappudu sutakam' (ritual impurity at death) to signify that life is bookended by ceremonies and certain constraints, or to imply that every beginning has its own set of initial challenges or obligations.

This proverb is used to describe a hypocrite who claims to be virtuous but acts dishonestly. It refers to King Harishchandra, a symbol of truthfulness in mythology, contrasting it with someone who constantly lies. It is used when a person's behavior is the exact opposite of the noble image or name they project.

This expression is used to describe something that has existed since the very beginning or has been a tradition since time immemorial. It signifies that a practice or an event is as old as the foundation of the place or community itself.

This proverb is used to describe a person's hypocrisy or double standards regarding money or favors. It highlights how some people are extremely joyful when taking a loan or receiving help, but feel immense pain and bitterness when the time comes to repay it or return the favor.

This proverb highlights the coexistence of complementary opposites or natural checks and balances. It suggests that for every nuisance or problematic entity created (like a stray dog that steals), nature or God has also created an equally persistent or troublesome counterpart. It is often used to describe situations where one annoyance is matched by another, or to remark on the ironies of creation where flaws and troubles appear in pairs.

This expression is used to refer to someone who is exceptionally honest and never tells a lie. It is often used sarcastically or ironically to mock someone who is pretending to be virtuous or truthful when they are actually lying.

Used ironically.

This expression is used to highlight a stark contrast between two people or things, usually siblings or items from the same source. It compares one that is virtuous, high-quality, or beautiful (sandalwood) to another that is useless, inferior, or unpleasant (castor oil residue).

This proverb suggests that for every predator, nature or fate provides a victim. It implies that a deceiver will always find someone naive or foolish enough to be deceived, often used to comment on how scammers always find targets.