తలుపు తెంచుకున్న బర్రె, తాడు తెంచుకున్న గుర్రం

This expression means that the discipline or gains achieved through great effort and sacrifice (represented by fasting) can be easily destroyed by a single act of carelessness or lack of self-control (represented by improper eating). It is used to caution someone that maintaining a success is as important as achieving it.

This expression describes a situation where someone causes a person a significant loss or injury, and then tries to compensate for it with something trivial or irrelevant. It highlights the absurdity of offering a small, useless favor after causing irreversible damage.

This proverb is used to describe an action that is final, destructive, or negative. It implies that while we seek auspicious timings (Muhurtham) for good beginnings like weddings or housewarmings, one does not need to wait for a 'good time' to end a relationship, commit a bad deed, or make a clean break from something. It is often used sarcastically when someone is hesitating to do something that is already inevitable or destructive.

This proverb describes a situation where someone reacts unnecessarily or excessively to a situation that does not involve them or doesn't affect them directly. It is used to mock people who mimic others' grief or actions without any logical reason or personal connection.

This expression is used to describe someone who behaves recklessly or creates a mess/controversy in public, only to have to deal with the consequences and burdens within their own home. It often refers to someone who invites trouble through public actions and then has to live with the resulting problems privately.

This expression is used to warn someone against being overly calculating, greedy, or fastidious about portions or shares. It suggests that when you try to calculate or scrutinize too much (often out of selfishness), you will inevitably be forced to share it with others or lose a portion of it anyway. It serves as a reminder that excessive calculation often leads to unexpected redistribution.

This expression is used to describe someone who goes to extreme lengths or follows formal procedures to do something harmful, destructive, or unethical. 'Tadu' (thread) refers to the 'Mangalsutra' in this context, and 'breaking the thread' signifies ending a marriage/widowhood. It highlights the absurdity of being meticulous about rituals while performing an act of ruin.

This proverb highlights that even if a person has flaws or makes a task a bit messy (like Buchanna wetting things), they are better than someone who is harsh, insensitive, or destructive (like Achanna) in their approach. It is often used to compare two people with flaws, suggesting that the one who shows a bit of consideration or follows a method—even if inconvenient—is preferable to the one who is bluntly efficient but damaging.

This traditional proverb suggests that certain relationships formed through convenience or external arrangements may lack the genuine legal, social, or biological permanence of original roles. It is often used to imply that something acquired or temporary cannot fully replace the original or legitimate version.

This proverb reflects traditional social views on legitimacy and formal bonds. It suggests that informal relationships or foster care do not equate to the legal and social status of a marriage or biological lineage. It is often used to emphasize that titles or roles earned through convenience or temporary arrangements lack the permanence and sanctity of formal, recognized institutions.