టంగుటంగుమంటుంది కుండ, కంగుకంగుమంటుంది బిందె

This proverb is used to describe a situation where someone with very limited resources or a small status makes a huge, unnecessary commotion or puts on grand airs. It highlights the irony of having a 'tiny house' (low capacity) but 'loud drums' (excessive noise or ego).

This expression is used to describe a person who is acting in an erratic, restless, or uncontrollably hyperactive manner. Just as a monkey is naturally restless, adding an intoxicant like bhang would make its behavior completely unpredictable and wild; hence, it refers to someone behaving in a chaotic or senseless fashion.

This proverb describes a situation where someone asked for help or mediation is so overwhelmed by their own problems or greed that they try to take advantage of the situation for personal gain. It refers to an incompetent or biased person who, instead of solving a conflict, adds their own demands to the mix.

This proverb emphasizes that habits and character are best formed during childhood. If someone is not disciplined or taught good values when they are young and flexible (like a sapling), they are unlikely to change or improve once they are older and set in their ways (like a sturdy tree). It is commonly used when discussing the importance of early education and discipline.

This expression is used to describe a person who is extremely old or in the final stages of their life. It metaphorically suggests that the living world (the village) is ready to see them go, while the land of the dead (the graveyard) is waiting to welcome them.

About to die. He is burnt to the socket.

This proverb emphasizes that habits, discipline, and character are best formed during childhood or the early stages of a process. If a person is not molded or corrected when they are young and flexible, it becomes nearly impossible to change them once they are grown and set in their ways. It is commonly used in discussions regarding parenting and early education.

This expression suggests that external appearances (like the color of a cow) do not dictate the essence or the outcome of its function (white milk). It is used to convey that character, quality, or truth remains the same regardless of outward diversity or appearances.

This expression is used to describe hypocritical leaders or individuals in power who lack genuine empathy. It suggests that those who are fundamentally dishonest or selfishly motivated are incapable of selfless service or helping society, even if they pretend to do so.

This proverb highlights how negative traits can destroy one's reputation. It suggests that uncontrolled anger can ruin a person's stature or achievements, while chaotic or mischievous behavior can strip away one's social standing and elegance. It is used to advise people to maintain self-control and decorum to protect their status.

This proverb describes how people with bad habits or those who indulge in intoxicants often find a group of followers or sycophants who encourage them. It is used to highlight that a person's vices easily attract like-minded company or flatterers who join in for the sake of companionship or free benefits.