తాళపు చెవి లేక తలుపెట్టు లూడురా

This expression describes a situation where someone blames external factors or others for their own lack of skill or failure. It is similar to the English proverb: 'A bad workman always blames his tools.'

This expression suggests that fluency and skill come with practice. Just as hair falls away effortlessly during the act of shaving, ideas and words flow more freely once you actually start the process of speaking or working. It is often used to encourage someone to start a task rather than overthinking it.

This expression describes a situation where a conflict, tantrum, or serious issue is temporarily resolved or silenced using trivial gifts or small distractions rather than addressing the root cause. It is similar to the English concept of 'placating' someone with treats to stop them from bothering you.

Used to describe someone who is screaming or crying uncontrollably and incessantly. It refers to the loud, agonizing bleating a goat makes when its ear is notched or cut, typically for identification purposes.

This expression describes a person who speaks very kindly and affectionately but fails to provide any actual help or substance. It is used to point out the hypocrisy of someone whose actions do not match their sweet words, particularly in contexts of hospitality or generosity.

Said of a step mother.

Something is better than nothing. It is used to suggest that having a small or humble possession/alternative is preferable to having nothing at all, similar to the English proverb 'Half a loaf is better than no bread.'

Half a loaf is better than no bread.

This proverb emphasizes the importance of a strong foundation. It suggests that if the initial stage of a task, person, or plant lacks core strength or quality, one cannot expect a successful or fruitful outcome at the conclusion. It is used to remind people that the end result depends entirely on the integrity of the start.

This proverb is used to express that even when help or resources are available, one may not receive them due to their own poor luck or destiny. It highlights the belief that one's fate (vratha) is the ultimate decider of what they receive, regardless of the generosity of others.

This proverb describes a person who makes loud, aggressive threats or boasts (like the loud bleating of a goat) but acts out of cowardice or behaves sneakily when it comes to actual action (hiding in thick, thorny Korinda bushes). It is used to mock someone whose actions don't match their loud words.

This proverb is used to describe a person who is inherently wicked or malicious from the very beginning. Just as a croton seed (Nepalam) is naturally toxic and produces a poisonous plant, some individuals possess a negative nature that cannot be changed. It is often used to warn others about someone's dangerous character.