షేక్ సాహెబ్ కి గోకులాష్టమికి ఏమిటి సంబంధం?

This expression is used to describe a situation where the solution provided does not match the problem at hand, or when actions taken are completely irrelevant to the actual issue. It highlights a lack of coordination or understanding in addressing a specific challenge.

This proverb emphasizes that an intelligent or sensible person understands and acts upon a single word of advice or instruction, just as a disciplined ox responds to a single stroke. It is used to suggest that wise people do not need repeated warnings or explanations to do the right thing.

This expression is used to highlight a total lack of connection or relevance between two things being discussed. It describes a situation where someone brings up an unrelated topic, similar to the English idiom 'comparing apples and oranges' or 'having no rhyme or reason.'

This expression is used to describe a situation where there is an equal mix of positive and negative outcomes. It highlights the dual nature of life or a specific event where success and failure, or joy and sorrow, occur simultaneously in equal measure.

This expression is used to highlight a total lack of connection or relevance between two things being discussed or compared. Peerla Panduga (Muharram) and Gokulashtami are festivals of different religions and natures; hence, comparing them is nonsensical. It is used when someone brings up an irrelevant point in a conversation.

This proverb is used to convey that everyone has their own set of problems or flaws, and one's own situation is no exception—or perhaps even slightly more complicated. It highlights the universality of human struggles and domestic issues, suggesting that no household is perfectly free from trouble.

This proverb highlights how different types of people face losses according to their nature. A talkative or argumentative person loses their credibility or energy through unnecessary talk (meaning their words have no value), while a miser or greedy person eventually loses their entire wealth (bundle) because they are too stingy to spend it wisely or protect it.

This proverb highlights the difference in receptiveness to advice. A wise or good-natured person understands and corrects their behavior with just a simple word of advice. However, an obstinate or foolish person will not learn unless they are punished or dealt with harshly (metaphorically represented by a 'cheta' or winnowing basket). It is used to suggest that different people require different levels of persuasion or discipline.

A blow with a sieve, a broom, or a slipper is very degrading.

Both Ekadashi and Gokulashtami are traditional Hindu fasting days. This proverb is used to describe a woman who faces poverty or hardship in both her parents' house and her in-laws' house, suggesting there is no respite from hunger or struggle in either place.

This expression is used to describe a situation involving significant trouble, loss, and suffering. It is often used when someone explains the various difficulties or 'trials and tribulations' they have endured to achieve something or during a bad phase in life.