సీతాపతే, సిరిచాపే గతి

This humorous proverb describes people who have no work or higher purpose other than thinking about their next meal as soon as they wake up. It is used to mock laziness or an obsession with eating over being productive.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where someone is asked to do something that is already their primary responsibility or natural duty. It implies that asking them is redundant because that is exactly what they are there for. It is often used to mock someone who acts as if they are doing a great favor by performing their basic duty.

This expression is used to describe a situation where, despite facing failures or difficulties elsewhere, one must ultimately return to their original roots, home, or a specific reliable place for survival. It highlights the idea of a final fallback option or a permanent sanctuary that one can always rely on when all other attempts fail.

This expression is used to describe a situation where someone has absolutely no other options or alternatives left, forcing them to rely on a single, often final, source of hope or support. It is similar to the English proverb 'Beggars can't be choosers' or 'A drowning man catches at a straw'.

This proverb warns that overdoing anything or acting with excessive pride or greed will eventually lead to one's downfall. It is similar to the English saying 'Too much of anything is good for nothing' and is used to advise moderation in behavior and lifestyle.

This expression is used to describe a situation where, despite expectations of change or improvement, someone remains in the same poor or stagnant condition. It signifies that some people's fate or routine never changes regardless of the circumstances.

Nippati is a kind of damper.

This is a humorous and realistic expression used to describe the daily struggle for livelihood. It suggests that no matter how much one prays or thinks of higher things, the immediate priority upon waking up is finding a way to fill one's stomach (earning a living). It is often used to comment on the practical necessities of life that take precedence over spiritual or idealistic pursuits.

This expression is used to describe a person who is extremely stubborn, independent to a fault, or someone who refuses to listen to others' advice, acting as if they are their own only authority. It can also describe someone who has no one else to rely on but themselves.

This expression is used to describe a situation where someone is left with no choice but to retreat or flee quickly. It is often used to mock someone who ran away in fear or abandoned a task out of cowardice, suggesting their own feet (running away) were their only savior.

This proverb highlights the consequences of laziness and lack of ambition. It suggests that people who spend their entire day worrying only about their next meal or immediate basic comforts, without doing any productive work or planning for the future, will eventually face extreme poverty and end their lives with nothing.