శ్మశానమునకు పోయిన శవము తిరగదు

This proverb emphasizes that speaking the truth might lead to temporary criticism or accusations from others who are uncomfortable with it, but ultimately, the person remains honorable. It suggests that while one might be blamed for being blunt or honest, their character remains untarnished in the long run, unlike the shame that follows a lie.

This proverb suggests that anger is the root cause or a close companion of sinful actions. It implies that when a person is angry, they lose their sense of judgment and are more likely to commit wrongdoings or harmful acts.

This expression emphasizes the supreme value of dignity and self-respect over physical life. It is used to convey that for a person of principles, living with disgrace or humiliation is worse than death.

Take away my good name, and take away my life. Either live or die wi' honour.

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 used to describe a situation where something is permanently lost or a decision is irreversible. Just as a dead body taken to the cemetery will never come back to life, it signifies that certain actions, spent money, or lost opportunities are gone forever and cannot be retrieved.

This expression is used to highlight a massive mismatch between a problem and its solution. It suggests that one should not use overwhelming force, extreme measures, or advanced weapons to deal with something small, weak, or insignificant. It is often used to criticize an overreaction or an unnecessary use of power.

This expression describes a situation where one person experiences a joyful or auspicious milestone while another person simultaneously faces a tragedy or disaster. It is used to highlight sharp contrasts in fortune within the same household or group, or to describe a bitter-sweet moment where a gain is offset by a severe loss.

Applied to a great calamity happening when most unlooked for. Also to a luckless woman. After a dream of a wedding comes a corpse.

This proverb describes a situation where one seeks a solution that resolves a conflict or achieves a goal without causing harm to anyone involved or damaging the resources used. It is used when suggesting a balanced, diplomatic, or 'win-win' approach to a delicate problem.

This expression is used to advise that being overly hesitant or shy (Mogamatam) prevents one from achieving their goals or finding true freedom (Moksham). It suggests that if you are too worried about what others think or too shy to speak your mind, you will never reach your full potential or find peace.

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.