తన సొమ్ము తను తిని, తన బట్ట తను కట్టి, సావట్లో వానితో చావు దెబ్బలు తిందట.

This expression is used to describe a situation where a person's power, influence, or authority comes entirely from the position or office they hold rather than their personal merit or capability. It highlights that once the individual leaves that specific role or location, they no longer possess that same power.

This proverb suggests that when a misfortune or a difficult situation is shared by a large group, it becomes easier to bear. It reflects the human psychological comfort found in solidarity during times of crisis, implying that suffering alone is a tragedy, but suffering together is a shared experience.

This expression is used to assert independence and self-reliance. It implies that if a person is self-sufficient, works hard for their own livelihood, and does not depend on others for basic needs like food or clothing, they do not need to worry about societal criticism or be intimidated by others' opinions.

This proverb describes a situation where a person's own actions, decisions, or words inadvertently lead to their own downfall, trouble, or restriction. It is used when someone creates the very tools or circumstances that others eventually use against them.

This proverb describes a hypocritical and selfish attitude where a person treats others' belongings as cheap or easily disposable while considering their own possessions as sacred and untouchable. It is used to criticize people who are extravagant with others' money but extremely stingy with their own.

This proverb suggests that infatuation or reckless passion needs to be restrained with force (like a cattle rope), and a flirtatious person who crosses boundaries needs to be humbled or corrected with harsh treatment. It is used to imply that certain behaviors only stop when met with strict punishment.

This expression originates from Vemana's poetry. it suggests that the ultimate goal of spiritual practice is self-realization. Once a person understands that their true self is the soul (Atma) and not the physical body, formal rituals or rigorous penance (Tapas) become unnecessary, as they have already attained the highest wisdom.

This proverb describes extreme selfishness and cruelty. It is used to refer to a person who, in order to avoid a small discomfort or risk to themselves, heartlessly puts someone else (especially someone vulnerable) in significant danger or harm.

This proverb highlights the inefficiency and loss involved in managing work or assets far from one's residence. It suggests that laboring for others in a distant place or trying to manage agriculture in a different village results in more exhaustion and expense than actual profit or benefit. It is used to advise people to focus on local opportunities where they can supervise and sustain themselves better.

This expression is used to describe a situation where someone's own actions, decisions, or words lead to their own downfall or trouble. It is similar to the English idioms 'digging one's own grave' or 'being the architect of one's own misfortune.'