శివుడియ్యకున్న సిద్ధలింగమిచ్చునా?

This proverb describes the irony of human nature where, instead of detaching from worldly pleasures and material possessions with old age, one's cravings and attachments often become more intense. It is used to comment on someone who becomes increasingly greedy or obsessed with worldly affairs in their later years.

This proverb is used to describe a person who is completely out of touch with the context or topic of conversation. It signifies a person who asks an irrelevant or foolish question after listening to a whole explanation, showing they haven't understood a single word.

This proverb emphasizes the importance of personal effort. While divine grace or luck might provide an opportunity, the individual must still do the work to benefit from it. It is used to tell someone that they cannot be lazy just because they have resources or potential; they must take action to utilize them.

This expression describes an exceptionally bold, fearless, or reckless individual. Yama is the god of death and Shiva is the god of destruction; by saying someone doesn't fear either, it implies they are not afraid of death, divine consequences, or any supreme power. It is often used to describe someone who takes extreme risks or acts with total defiance.

This expression emphasizes that when a task is performed with patience, care, and kindness (without force or causing distress), it yields the best results naturally. It is used to suggest that gentle persuasion or a steady, painless approach often achieves goals more effectively than aggressive or forceful methods.

This expression is often used to highlight that even the most powerful or disciplined individuals (like Lord Shiva) have weaknesses or can be influenced by certain forces. In a broader context, it implies that certain outcomes are inevitable or that no one is entirely immune to nature or destiny.

This proverb is used to imply that noble qualities or greatness cannot emerge from a mean or cowardly origin. It suggests that a person's inherent nature is determined by their lineage or character, and one cannot expect extraordinary results from something or someone that is fundamentally inferior.

This proverb is used to express skepticism about the reliability of words versus actions. It suggests that while people may make many promises or speak many truths, those words do not always come together to form a concrete result or a reliable outcome. It highlights the fleeting nature of verbal commitments.

This proverb highlights the double standards or hypocrisy often found in family dynamics. In traditional Hindu households, Tuesdays and Fridays are auspicious days when women are expected to refrain from heavy chores or travel. The saying suggests that a mother-in-law allows her own daughter to rest or follow customs on these days, while demanding the daughter-in-law work tirelessly as if every day is the same, or even harsher.

* Gratia gratiam parit.

This proverb is used to convey that a person of low character, status, or ability can never truly match someone of noble character or great strength. It emphasizes that intrinsic nature and quality cannot be changed by mere imitation or wishful thinking.