శనివారం వాన శనివారమే విడుచును.

This expression emphasizes the importance of commitment, persistence, and integrity. It suggests that once you undertake a task or make a promise (catch hold), it is more honorable to see it through to the end, even at great personal cost, rather than abandoning it halfway.

This expression is used to suggest that a problem or an evil force can only be neutralized or countered by something of its own nature or intensity. It is similar to the English proverb 'Fight fire with fire' or 'Like cures like.'

This is a traditional agricultural proverb related to rainfall patterns. It suggests that if the moon enters the 'Hasta' constellation (nakshatra) on a Sunday during the monsoon season, it will result in extremely heavy, torrential rainfall.

This expression is used when a person is unfairly blamed or becomes the scapegoat for a collective problem or an issue they have nothing to do with. It describes a situation where one individual bears the brunt of a misfortune that was meant for many or was caused by others.

This is a famous moral teaching from Vemana Satakam. It suggests that self-control is the greatest virtue. Uncontrolled anger causes harm to oneself more than others, acting as an internal enemy, while maintaining a peaceful and calm composure serves as a shield against life's troubles.

This proverb is used to convey that one's destiny or the consequences of their fate cannot be escaped simply by changing locations or seeking divine intervention. It highlights the inevitability of certain hardships and is often used when someone tries to run away from their problems only to find them following them anyway.

This expression is often used as a lighthearted or humorous response when someone says they have no money. It refers to a play on the word 'Hasta', which is an astrological star but also means 'hand' in Sanskrit. The phrase implies that the hand is empty or that one has reached a state of financial 'emptiness' on a specific day.

This expression refers to the traditional Hindu practice of dedicating specific days of the week to specific deities. Friday is considered auspicious for Goddess Lakshmi or Shakti (representing prosperity and power), while Saturday is dedicated to Lord Shiva or Shani (to ward off obstacles and seek spiritual strength). It reflects a disciplined and ritualistic way of life.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where a person's bad luck or problems follow them no matter where they go or what remedies they seek. It suggests that certain consequences of fate or persistent troubles cannot be escaped simply by changing one's location or visiting holy places.

When one is dogged by misfortune, one will not escape misfortune, even if one goes to a holy place to ward off the evil influence.