తాగుబోతు తోడు కోరుతాడు.

This proverb highlights how standards or inhibitions are lost in certain states. Just as one might disregard hygiene (saliva/leftovers) when extremely hungry or in certain intimate contexts, a drunkard loses all sense of social shame or decorum while intoxicated.

This expression is used to describe a situation where an already problematic or volatile circumstance is made worse by an external factor. Just as strong winds fan the flames of a fire and make it uncontrollable, this refers to an ally or a circumstance that intensifies a conflict or a problem.

This proverb suggests that young children (due to their innocence) and intoxicated people (due to their lack of inhibitions) are the most likely to speak the truth without filter or deception. It is used when someone unexpectedly reveals a hidden truth.

This proverb emphasizes self-reliance and the transient nature of external aid. Just as manure only provides a temporary boost to the soil's fertility and eventually depletes, words or promises from others are not a reliable substitute for one's own actions or tangible support. It suggests that one should build their own strengths rather than depending on borrowed resources or empty talk.

This proverb functions as a metaphor for the law of karma and accountability. It means that every action has a consequence, and one must eventually face the results of their deeds. Just as eating salt inevitably leads to thirst, committing an act (especially a wrong or illegal one) will inevitably lead to its natural repercussions or punishment.

This is a traditional agricultural proverb related to harvesting. It means that when a crop grows densely (thickly), it results in a large quantity of fodder/straw that needs to be stacked as 'vamulu' (haystacks). Conversely, if the yield is thin or sparse, the grain or produce is just enough to be stored in 'pathara' (underground storage pits). It is used to describe the relationship between the density of a crop and the resulting storage requirements.

This proverb highlights the consequences or requirements of specific actions. 'A signature demands a sacrifice' suggests that signing a legal document or contract often involves committing something valuable or taking on a heavy responsibility. 'Romance demands the cold' implies that intimacy and playful affection are best enjoyed in cozy, cold weather. It is used to explain the natural prerequisites or outcomes of certain situations.

This proverb highlights two things: first, that for someone who is hungry or in certain casual contexts, the ritual impurity of saliva-touched food is often ignored. Second, and more primarily, it serves as a social commentary that a person under the influence of alcohol loses their sense of social dignity and moral inhibition.

This proverb highlights how extreme poverty or desperate need can drive people to behave selfishly or erratically, ultimately causing them to lose the support and companionship of others. It suggests that when someone is struggling for basic survival, they might neglect their relationships or act in ways that alienate their friends.

This expression is used to describe a situation where a person who is already in a bad or ruined state continues to indulge in the very same behavior that caused their downfall, or asks for more of the thing that harmed them. It highlights a lack of remorse or failure to learn from one's mistakes.