స్వర్గానికి బెత్తెడు ఎడం

This proverb emphasizes the importance of maintaining family dignity and harmony. It suggests that one should treat guests (like the son-in-law) with great hospitality while keeping internal family matters or hardships private to protect the wife's (or the household's) reputation.

Refers to a state of being stuck in a middle ground or a dilemma where one is neither here nor there. It originates from the mythological story of King Trishanku who was suspended between Earth and Heaven. It is used to describe situations involving uncertainty, being caught between two choices, or being in a state of limbo.

This proverb is used to describe a situation where someone pursues a great ambition or a beautiful outcome but ends up encountering a harsh, disappointing, or troublesome reality. It highlights the irony of high expectations meeting a poor result.

This proverb is used to mock someone who makes grand claims or aspires for monumental tasks when they are incapable of performing even the simplest of daily chores. It highlights the gap between one's actual abilities and their lofty ambitions.

Utti is a net work sling hung up in Hindu houses at a height of seven or eight feet, to keep earthen pots containing food in. He that can't ride a gentle horse, must not attempt to back a mad colt.

This expression is used to describe a state of extreme pride, arrogance, or overwhelming joy where a person feels superior or 'on top of the world'. It implies that the person is so conceited or elated that they feel they have almost reached heaven.

This proverb (often said as 'swarganiki vellina vadrekkulu tappavu') suggests that one's nature, profession, or inherent troubles follow them wherever they go. It is used to describe a situation where a person cannot escape their duties or hard work even in a better environment.

This proverb is used to mock someone who makes grand, ambitious claims or attempts complex tasks when they are incapable of performing even the simplest or most basic actions. It highlights the gap between a person's actual abilities and their unrealistic boasts.

This proverb highlights unfair bias and double standards within household dynamics. It describes a situation where the same action is judged differently based on who performs it; the mother-in-law's actions are praised while the daughter-in-law's identical actions are criticized.

This expression is used to describe a lack of unity, harmony, or consensus between people, especially among family members or close associates. It signifies that even though individuals are close (like fingers on a hand), they remain divided or disconnected in their thoughts and actions.

This expression is used to describe an impossible, overly ambitious, or highly impractical task. It refers to a person having grand ideas or making plans that are far beyond their actual reach or capability.