శ్రావణంలో సెనగల జోరు, భాద్రపదంలో బాధల పోరు

This proverb reflects the historical reality of health and seasons in India. Chaitra and Vaisakha (summer) are considered auspicious and healthy times for weddings. In contrast, Shravana and Bhadrapada (monsoon) were historically periods of heavy rains, waterborne diseases, and high mortality rates, leading to frequent funerals. It signifies the cyclical nature of life and the impact of seasons on human events.

This proverb highlights agricultural wisdom specifically for chickpea (Bengal gram) cultivation. Unlike other crops that require finely tilled soil, chickpeas thrive in soil with large clods (rough plowing) because it helps maintain moisture and allows for better aeration. It is used to suggest that sometimes unconventional or seemingly 'messy' methods are the most effective for specific tasks.

This expression is used to highlight the irony of scarcity in places of abundance or to describe situations where basic needs or expected luxuries are surprisingly unavailable. It often points to poor distribution or specific hardships despite a generally good reputation.

Sometimes, one’s place of work or stay elsewhere is better than living in one’s own house, especially when domestic harmony is absent.

This expression is used to describe a situation where there is an unnecessary or irrelevant delay, or when someone brings up unrelated matters that prolong a task. It highlights the act of complicating a simple procedure with unnecessary additions or rituals.

This proverb describes a situation where a person tries to escape a problem or bad luck, only to find themselves in an even more difficult or harsh environment. It is used when someone's attempts to avoid misfortune lead them to a worse predicament, highlighting that one cannot outrun destiny or that the remedy chosen is worse than the original situation.

This proverb describes a situation where a person is caught between two stressful environments. It is used to express being overwhelmed by constant domestic complaints or arguments on one side, and financial pressures or creditors' demands on the other.

This proverb describes a person who has no peace of mind anywhere. It is used when someone is facing constant nagging or petty domestic issues at home and simultaneously dealing with serious financial pressures or debts in the outside world.

This proverb emphasizes that certain qualities are counterproductive in specific contexts. Just as fear leads to defeat in war, being overly shy or hesitant in intimate relationships hinders fulfillment. It is used to suggest that one should be bold and uninhibited where the situation demands it.

This proverb describes a person who faces constant quarrels or domestic strife at home, and as a result, projects an aggressive, loud, or overly energetic persona in public. It is used to point out that someone's outward bravado often stems from a lack of peace in their private life.